Tuesday, March 31, 2015

St. Louis Kia Dealer Offers Sorento Owners Luxury CUV at Below-Luxury Tag

2016 Sorento proves luxury isn’t always measured on the pricetag


Championing technology and features, the 2016 Kia Sorento CUV from Jim Butler Kia in Chesterfield Valley presents an opportunity to luxury enthusiasts an alternative to the high European prices.

The 2016 Kia Sorento is “threatening to upset business models based on exorbitant exclusionary pricing” according to a newspaper article in Washington state. Simply put, the 2016 Sorento is ready to tackle the prestigious European and luxury SUV/CUVs in its path.

Those who take a look at the 2016 Sorento and its arsenal of interior, convenience and mechanical features — including the optional Dynamax AWD — will see that Kia offers quite a bevy for their owners for the price. Standard features such as the UVO infotainment system, rear camera display and BLUETOOTH Wireless Technology Hands-Free Connectivity offer fantastic and common sense conveniences.

The build quality of the 2016 Sorento has been called excellent, drives tightly and safely and beckons to be a best friend for weekend getaways especially when outfitted with the available AWD. Across five trim levels, the Sorento can be powered by one of multiple engines. The 2.4-liter I4 comes standard on the L and LX; the 3.3-L V6 can be found under the hoods of the LX V6, the EX V6, the SX V6 and the Limited V6. Round out the Sorento trims is the 2.0-L I4 Turbocharged engine standard on the EX and Limited trims.

The 2016 Sorento is also an IIHS Top Safety Pick with good ratings in all major areas of crash testing.

For a reliable, safe and “perfectly” working CUV with luxury amenities at a below-luxury pricetag, look no further than the 2016 Sorento at Jim Butler Kia in St. Louis. To learn more about the 2016 Sorento, call us today at 888-392-6606. As your St. Louis Kia dealer, we invite you to check out the Sorento in person at our Chesterfield dealership. If you’re in the St. Louis, Chesterfield Valley, Creve Coeur or Maryland Heights area, stop by our lot at 722 Long Road Crossing in Chesterfield. Here at Jim Butler Kia, you can make your Sorento purchase with confidence. We are located in Chesterfield, Mo., and serve as your St. Louis, Chesterfield Valley, Creve Coeur and Maryland Heights Kia dealer.

Search our 2016 Sorento inventory!

Thursday, March 26, 2015

Photos, Early Info on 2016 KIA Optima Released Before NY International Auto Show

KIA’s No. 1 best-selling mid-size sedan will see some changes in 2016 as the newest edition of the Optima is set to be revealed at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS).

On April 1 at 12:20 p.m. CST, the world will get its first in-person look at the popular sedan. Some early design renderings and a front fascia shot of the Optima have been release by Kia Motors America (KMA).

The concept-type design rendering looks much like the Sportspace concept Kia unveiled earlier this year, and some speculate that could be what the next generation Optima looks like. However, for 2016 there are some differences from the ’15 model on the outside.

New exterior features include a new grille trim, a new angle for the headlights and sporty flares on the fascia. The interior sees an upgrade with more premium features, more space and a number of technologies not previously offered on the sedan.

The Optima has done its fair share of growing Kia over the past 20 years. The Optima has been Kia’s best-selling vehicle for the last three consecutive years. Less than a week awaits the 2016 debut of the passionately crafted Optima.

No sale date has been released yet, but you can be sure when the newest Optimas hit the streets, you can get yours at Jim Butler Kia of Chesterfield Valley, your St. Louis Kia dealer! Our wide selection of new Kias and our expertise will give you the Kia buying experience you’ve been searching for!

To learn more about the Optima, call us today at 888-392-6606. As your St. Louis Kia dealer, we invite you to check out the Optima in person at our Chesterfield dealership. If you’re in the St. Louis, Chesterfield Valley, Creve Coeur or Maryland Heights area, stop by our lot at 722 Long Road Crossing in Chesterfield. Here at Jim Butler Kia, you can make your Optima purchase with confidence. We are located in Chesterfield, Mo., and serve as your St. Louis, Chesterfield Valley, Creve Coeur and Maryland Heights Kia dealer.

Head on over to our Optima inventory!

Friday, March 20, 2015

St. Louis K900s at Jim Butler Kia Keep Pace with Luxury European Brands

Robb Report ranks impressive KIA K900 among 2015 Car of the Year finalists

The 2015 KIA K900 continues to prove its worth in the luxury sedan segment with its latest mention and honor. The K900 — available exclusively in St. Louis at Jim Butler KIA in Chesterfield Valley — ranked among Robb Report’s 2015 Car of the Year finalists.

However, making the Robb Report list is not the same as making a Kelley Blue Book list or Consumer Reports. Robb Report is a magazine publication that reports on "connoisseurship for ultra-affluent consumers" As the KIA K900 makes the list on a publication geared toward more affluent lifestyles, it shows how far the KIA brand and, specifically, the K900 have progressed in such a short time.

KIA recently topped luxury European brands like Mercedes-Benz and BMW in Consumer Reports rankings, and as a Robb Report finalist, it shows the K900 can keep pace with the grandest of luxury offerings.

How the K900 Impressed the Robb Report Judges

The KIA K900 was dubbed a "dark horse" by the Robb Report panel. Admittedly, they "questioned" KIA’s place in competition, but the K900 soon showed why it belongs in the same discussion as Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz and BMW.

The K900’s amenities and performance stood out to the judges as Robb Report said they "rival those of the big sedans from Audi, Jaguar Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, and BMW." They also were impressed by the nearly half-price cost of the K900 compared to its European counterparts — and that price includes the 10-year powertrain warranty.

"The [K900] also looks right at home when parked next to the latest Euro-luxury crop," Robb Report said.



A 5.0-liter V8 and its 420 HP powers the RWD Kia K900. This engine is mated with a smooth 8-speed transmission. The car’s finish is about the same as that of luxury European models, and the ranking among Robb Report’s top cars of the year show that KIA is now a formidable brand in the luxury segment.

Jim Butler KIA in Chesterfield Valley is your exclusive home in St. Louis for the K900. Come see for yourself why this flagship sedan is turning heads and turning people toward KIA from high-profile luxury brands!

St. Louis K900s in-stock

To learn more about the K900, call us today at 888-392-6606. As your St. Louis Kia dealer, we invite you to check out the K900 in person at our Chesterfield dealership. If you’re in the St. Louis, Chesterfield Valley, Creve Coeur or Maryland Heights area, stop by our lot at 722 Long Road Crossing in Chesterfield. Here at Jim Butler Kia, you can make your K900 purchase with confidence. We are located in Chesterfield, Mo., and serve as your St. Louis, Chesterfield Valley, Creve Coeur and Maryland Heights Kia dealer.

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Kia K900, Souls Offer St. Louis Families Best-in-Segment Awards

Each Kia vehicle wins top honors in respective segments

As St. Louis families search for a new family vehicle, Jim Butler Kia in St. Louis has award-winning hatchbacks and luxury large cars perfect for what fits their needs. Jim Butler Kia is St. Louis’ exclusive K900 sedan dealer, and the Kia Soul is an outside-the-box hatchback that makes for a great family vehicle.

U.S. News & World Report (UNWR) ranked its best family cars for 2015 across nine segments (SUVs and minivans each had their own segments as well). Kia’s top honors were the hatchback and luxury large cars with the Soul and K900 winning their respective categories.

Kia Soul: Personality and Practicality

In UNWR’s overall review of the 2015 Kia Soul, it ranks in the Top 10 of each in affordable small cars, affordable compact cars and hatchbacks. The Soul beat out other finalists for best family hatchback such as the Ford C-Max Hybrid and the Mazda Mazda3.

“The 2015 Kia Soul impresses reviewers with upscale cabin materials and an abundance of standard and optional features,” UNWR said.

Other facets of the ’15 Soul impressing judges were the spacious rear and front seats, competitive cargo space for the segment and the standard Bluetooth. More features standing out to the judges included the optional UVO infotainment system, rearview camera and panoramic sunroof.

The Kia Soul hatchback comes in three trim levels — base, Plus and Exclaim. The base trim is powered by a 1.6-liter inline 4-cylinder engine, while the Plus and Exclaim have the 2.0-L I4. A six-speed manual transmission comes standard, and the six-speed automatic is optional.

“The Soul has an excellent combination of space, safety and reliability ratings, as well as available family-friendly features. Those factors combined make it our 2015 Best Hatchback for Families,” UNWR said.

Kia K900: Flagship Luxury Sedan without the Luxury Price Tag

Your exclusive St. Louis K900 dealer is Jim Butler Kia, and St. Louis families looking for a luxury family sedan can check out the 2015 K900, winner of UNWR’s 2015 best large luxury car for families.

The K900 continues to hold its own as a rear-wheel drive luxury five-seat sedan as it topped the Audi A7 and Cadillac XTS in UNWR’s rankings. While some luxury car aficionados might hesitate at a Kia badge on a luxury sedan, the K900 causes them to double-take with its amenities and price tag.

Comfortable and supportive seats, spacious trunk, beautiful interior design, UVO infotainment system, a long list of standard and optional features — all those characteristics families would expect to see on an Audi or Cadillac, Kia delivers at a fraction of the cost.

The 2015 K900 is powered by either a 3.6-L V6 or a 5.0-L V8 mated with the eight-speed automatic transmission.

“...the 2015 K900 delivers a smooth ride, a powerful V8 and lots of features at a good price,” UNWR said. “It has the best combination of interior space, safety and reliability ratings and available family-friendly features in its class, making it our 2015 Best Luxury Large Car for Families.”

To learn more about the 2015 Soul or K900, call us today at 888-392-6606. As your St. Louis Kia dealer, we invite you to check out  the award-winning K900 and Soul in person at our Chesterfield dealership. If you’re in the St. Louis, Chesterfield Valley, Creve Coeur or Maryland Heights area, stop by our lot at 722 Long Road Crossing in Chesterfield. Here at Jim Butler Kia, you can make your Soul and K900 purchases with confidence. We are located in Chesterfield, Mo., and serve as your St. Louis, Chesterfield Valley, Creve Coeur and Maryland Heights Kia dealer.

Check out our Soul inventory!
Take a look at our exclusive St. Louis K900s in-stock!

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Sportspace Stars for Kia at Geneva Auto Show: The Next Generation Optima?

Kia showed off its newest concept at the Geneva Auto Show earlier this year — the Sportspace. St. Louis Optima fans at Jim Butler Kia will be pleased to hear that this wagon-like concept may closely mimic what could be the next generation of Optimas, CarScoops noted.

Gregory Guillaume, Kia’s Chief Design Europe, led the design of this Kia estate concept. According to Kia, it offers “stylish and exciting transportation without sacrificing the performance, sustainability and economy that Kia is known for.”

The Kia Sportspace concept can transport four passengers comfortably. Those who view pictures from the Geneva reveal will what could be four doors like a typical wagon, but the handles appear to be shaved. Automotive enthusiasts could call the Sportspace concept a shooting-brake, which is, to be brief, a two-door station wagon.

The shooting-brake/estate car is experiencing a popular rebirth with some European models taking on the turn-of-the-century style. As with the Kia K900, if the next generation Optima is a shooting-brake style, fans of the luxury European brands can find the craftsmanship and style of the European luxury brands with the Kia price tag.

Kia declined to throw a label right away on the Sportspace saying it is neither an estate, wagon, shooting-brake or a hatchback. Instead, “a vehicle that can meet the demands of those who refuse to be categorized when it comes to their lifestyle or their motoring needs.”

Stay tuned to Jim Butler Kia in St. Louis’ blog for more information on the Sportspace and other Kia concepts. To learn more about the Kia Optima, call us today at 888-392-6606. As your St. Louis Kia dealer, we invite you to check out the Optima in person at our Chesterfield dealership. If you’re in the St. Louis, Chesterfield Valley, Creve Coeur or Maryland Heights area, stop by our lot at 722 Long Road Crossing in Chesterfield. Here at Jim Butler Kia, you can make your Sorento, K900 and Soul purchases with confidence. We are located in Chesterfield, Mo., and serve as your St. Louis, Chesterfield Valley, Creve Coeur and Maryland Heights Kia dealer.

Excited for the possibly next generation Optima? Take a look at our Optima inventory!

Monday, March 2, 2015

Sportages at Jim Butler Kia are best dependable small SUVs

J.D. Power ranks Sportage as lead small SUV in 2015 Vehicle Dependability Study

In a survey of vehicle dependability, the Kia Sportage came out on top in the small SUV category according to J.D. Power’s 2015 Vehicle Dependability Study (DVS). Jim Butler Kia in Chesterfield Valley is your home for a new Kia Sportage available in AWD and 2WD!
The VDS is industry-wide and studies problems experienced during the past year by original owners of three-year old vehicles (2012 model year). VDS measures the long-term quality of vehicles, including new technologies and features currently available to buyers.

Overall dependability is determined by the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles (PP100) — the lower the score, the higher long-term quality level.  The Sportage’s score of 129 propelled it to the top of seven small SUVs. This latest recognition for Sportage follows the model’s two consecutive J.D. Power Initial Quality Survey (IQS) awards in 2013 and 2014.

“We believe the results of the J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study demonstrate Kia’s on-going commitment to quality and obsession with craftsmanship in building our world-class products,” John Crowe, vice president, service and aftersale operations, Kia Motors America, said.

The 2015 Sportage, available at Jim Butler Kia in St. Louis, has a wide variety of features across three trim levels. stylish 18-inch alloy wheels, turn signals on the outside mirrors, a rear camera display and backup warning system, roof rails, a rear spoiler, fog lamps and chrome body trim and door handles along with dual exhaust and LED accent lighting give some authority to the Sportage. The top-of-the-line Sportage SX adds a powerful 2.0-liter turbocharged GDI engine producing 260-horsepower under the hood. Combine this with the dependability of the Sportage, and Jim Butler Kia can provide you with a reliable, fun family vehicle.

To learn more about the 2015 Sportage, call us today at 888-392-6606. As your St. Louis Kia dealer, we invite you to check out a new Sportage in person at our Chesterfield dealership. If you’re in the St. Louis, Chesterfield Valley, Creve Coeur or Maryland Heights area, stop by our lot at 722 Long Road Crossing in Chesterfield. Here at Jim Butler Kia, you can make your Sorento, K900 and Soul purchases with confidence. We are located in Chesterfield, Mo., and serve as your St. Louis, Chesterfield Valley, Creve Coeur and Maryland Heights Kia dealer.

Check out our new Sportage inventory!