The KIA Soul EV Coming to Jim Butler KIA

The all-new KIA Soul EV is coming to the U.S. and Jim Butler KIA can’t wait to get the new Soul on the lot in St. Louis. The KIA Soul EV is set to make its debut at the Detroit auto show in January.

Powered by a 109-hp electric motor which is good for 210 Ib-ft of torque, the KIA Soul EV is the perfect car for city commuters. The KIA Soul EV has a 27-kWh lithium-ion polymer pack that takes just 25 minutes to be fully charged while using a 10-kilowatt circuit.

The KIA Soul EV goes from 0-60 in less than 12 seconds with a top speed of 90 mph. The maximum range of daily miles is 120 miles. The KIA Soul EV will feature 16-inch wheels, LED rear lamps, and projector-beam headlights. The interior comes equipped with an eight-inch screen to display energy data.

Jim Butler KIA will let you know when the KIA Soul EV will arrive in St. Louis!

Source: Caranddriver.com

The 2014 KIA Forte5 SX Turbo

The all-new 2014 KIA Forte5 SX Turbo will be making its way to Jim Butler KIA in St. Louis. The redesigned forte has been redesigned with improvements and three different body styles.

The 2014 KIA Forte5 SX Turbo will be offered in a formal sedan, a coupe, and a five-door hatch. The KIA Forte5 is bigger and better with 2 inches added on the wheelbase, half-inch longer in length and a bit wider and a little lower.

The performance version of the Forte is the SIX, which features a 1.6-liter turbo four engine. The turbo four engine is good for 201 horsepower and 195 Ib-ft of torque paired with a six-speed manual transmission.  The SIX feels much quicker than what its numbers are.

The 2014 KIA Forte5 SX Turbo has a new chassis with a revised front-strut, and rear-torsion-beam suspension. The Forte5 sits on 225/40-18 Nexen CP67 all-season tires. With the news updates, the 2014 KIA Forte5 SX Turbo has improved all over agility and provides for a smoother ride.

Stay tuned for more information on the 2014 KIA Forte5 SX Turbo and Jim Butler KIA in St. Louis!

Source: caranddriver

The KIA Red Zone Soul- Jim Butler KIA

KIA has now introduced the limited-edition Red Zone Soul. The Red Zone Soul was displayed at this year’s SEMA show. If the Red Zone Soul makes its way to St. Louis, Jim Butler KIA will be sure to let you know!

The KIA Red Zone Soul exterior features red accents on the front and back of the Soul. The roof of the Soul is a contrasting color from the body paint. The KIA Red Zone Soul also sits on 18-inch wheels to really set it apart from other vehicles. 

The interior has the same red details as the exterior and is contrasting to the dark color scheme inside the KIA Red Zone Soul.  Exposed red steering wheel stitching and dashboard accents give the interior a sleek and stylish appearance.

Stay tuned to our blog at Jim Butler KIA for more information on the KIA Red Zone Soul.

Source: caranddriver.com

KIA K900 Coming to Jim Butler KIA

Jim Butler KIA can’t wait for the KIA K900 to finally arrive in the U.S. After a few name changes the K900 made its debut at the L.A. auto show proving to be the vehicle that will take KIA to the next level. The K900 is expected to be in St. Louis sometime next year.

The KIA K900 has direct-injected V-6 and V-8 engines. The base V-6 model is powered by a 3.8-liter V-6 while the K900 V-8 gets a 5.0-liter “Tau.” Both have an eight-speed automatic transmission with 119.9-inch wheelbases.

Both K900 models feature HID headlights, LED fog lights and taillights, rain-sensing wipers, keyless entry and start, heated power-folding side mirrors, complete leather interior, and a 9.2-inch display with navigation, backup camera and front and rear parking sensors.

In addition to the standard features mentioned above, the K900 V-8 model offers 19-inch chrome rollers, LED headlights, a panoramic sunroof, rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitoring and lane-departure warning system.

Jim Butler KIA will let you know when the KIA K900 will arrive in St. Louis!

Employee Spotlight- Alex Luttrell

Alex Luttrell recently joined our Service Team at Jim Butler KIA in Chesterfield. He is our newest Service Advisor, but comes with plenty of experience. Alex transported from Kansas City about 8 years ago to take a job opportunity in the St. Louis area. He grew up rooting for the Kansas City Chiefs, and started every Sunday morning in Kansas City at Arrowhead Stadium for the legendary tailgating that makes it famous.

Now that Alex has grown accustomed to the most eastern side of Missouri, his friends have started to introduce him to Blues Hockey and Cardinals baseball. Another one of his favorite sports teams is the KU Jayhawks basketball team, whom he follows fanatically. If you were to ask Alex what he likes to do the most, it would be to work on project cars of his own or his friends. He has always had that love for cars, and even had a Saab 900 with a big turbo. At some point he would like to get back into tinkering with project cars, but for right now he will be waiting for his soon to be born, baby boy. Alex and his fiance, are expecting their baby boy to arrive any day now so we wish them the best of luck.

Favorite Vehicles
Past - Ferrari 360
Present - 2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

Saying to live by "Life is an adventure."

Favorite thing to do in St. Louis -- Going to Cardinals baseball games and hanging out downtown after the game.

Improved Safety Test Ratings for the 2014 KIA Sorento at Jim Butler KIA

The 2014 KIA Sorento at Jim Butler KIA in St. Louis has received an overall five-star rating by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. With all over improvements, the 2014 KIA Sorento is safer than ever and ready to hit the streets in St. Louis!

With a refined body, revised suspension tuning, and a FlexSteer steering system, the 2014 KIA Sorento is an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick. The 2014 Sorento received five stars in the crash and side crash categories and a four star rating in the rollover test.

The 2014 KIA Sorento at Jim Butler KIA also offers a more powerful V-6 engine, HID headlights, 19-inch chrome wheels and Nappa leather seat trim.

Get the 2014 KIA Sorento at Jim Butler KIA in St. Louis and schedule a test drive today!

   

The All-New 2014 KIA Soul Coming to Jim Butler KIA

The 2014 KIA Soul has been completely transformed and Jim Butler KIA can’t wait to see the transformation on the lot in St. Louis. The new Soul gets a little more of everything, including more advanced technology.

The 2014 KIA Soul has a comfier interior with more room plus ventilated seats for the summer and heated seats for the winter. The Soul has a bigger LCD display with advanced technology like UVO for all your entertainment needs.

The exterior of the 2014 KIA Soul has a sleek finish with Xenon HID headlights that are brighter allowing you to see more. The back of the 2014 KIA Soul features LED tail lights.

Checkout the new 2014 KIA Soul commercial below and stay tuned to Jim Butler KIA to find out when the 2014 KIA Soul will arrive in St. Louis!

  

The K900 Coming to Jim Butler KIA in the Future

It has been announced that the K900 flagship rear-drive sedan will be making its way to the United States. We can expect to see the KIA K900 in St. Louis at Jim Butler KIA sometime in early 2014.

The full-size sedan first went by the name of the Quoris but was changed shortly after to a more popular choice, the K900.

Two different engines are projected to be offered for the KIA K900- a 3.8-liter V6 and a 5.0-liter V-8. The V-6 puts out 290 horsepower while the V-8 is estimated to have around 420 horsepower.

The KIA K900 will come with features that include LED headlights and advanced safety features. These safety features include high-tech driving assistance, radar-based Advanced Smart Cruise Control, and Advanced Vehicle Safety Management (AVSM). The AVSM controls the Electronic Stability Control, seat-belt mechanisms and multiple warning systems

Jim Butler KIA will let you know when the KIA K900 will be arriving in St. Louis!

   

The 2014 KIA Sportage Coming to Jim Butler KIA

With better mileage and revised fog lights and grille, the 2014 KIA Sportage will be arriving at Jim Butler KIA in St. Louis soon. Jim Butler KIA can’t wait to get the new KIA Sportage on the lot in St. Louis with all of the new upgrades!

The 2014 KIA Sportage 2.4-liter I-4 engine, now with direct-injection tech, produces 182 horsepower at 6000 rpm. The updated engine gets 177 Ib-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA-rated fuel economy figures have not yet been released but are expected to go up from the previous years.

When it comes to suspension tuning, high-performance dampers will be standard on all 2014 KIA Sportages. Extra chrome trim has been added to the front grille along with slightly redesigned fog lights and taillights.

The 2014 KIA Sportage comes standard with 17-inch alloy wheels and privacy glass and will offer features such as a panoramic sunroof, power-folding side mirrors, HID headlights and UVO eServices.

Jim Butler KIA will let you know when the 2014 KIA Sportage will arrive in St. Louis!

   

The KIA Niro Concept Vehicle

Jim Butler KIA in St. Louis is hopeful that the KIA Niro concept vehicle will go to production in the future. The KIA Niro is a concept compact crossover that is making its debut at the Frankfurt auto show.

Designed by an award winning designer, Peter Schreyer, the KIA Niro concept car has a sporty hatchback shape that would look great on the streets in St. Louis! The KIA Niro works like a jeep getting more ground clearance due to its large wheels. The exterior also features LED headlights and scissor doors that reach into the roof.

On the inside you will find a futuristic look with a TFT screen in the center of the dashboard. More information about the KIA Niro concept car will be revealed after the concept vehicle is displayed at the Frankfurt auto show. It is undetermined if the KIA Niro concept vehicle will ever reach production.

Stay tuned to our blog to hear more information about the KIA Niro concept car and make sure to check out our inventory at Jim Butler KIA in St. Louis!

The 2014 KIA Soul Coming to Jim Butler KIA

The all-new 2014 KIA Soul will be arriving later this year at Jim Butler KIA in St. Louis. The 2014 KIA Soul has revised styling providing more room and a quieter engine along with two engine options.

The base model will feature a 130-hp 1.6-liter direct-injection I-4 engine with either a six-speed manual transmission or six-speed automatic.  The 2014 KIA Soul base model comes standard with Bluetooth, 16-inch steel wheels, steering wheel mounted audio controls, tinted rear windows, four-wheel disc brakes and power windows.

The mid-range model, the Soul +, has a 2.0-liter direct-injection I-4 that produces 164 hp and 151 Ib-ft of torque. The 2014 KIA Soul + has automatic headlights, 17-inch rims, rearview camera, and remote keyless entry. An optional audio package is available which includes touch-screen navigation, premium audio, and automatic climate control. Drivers may also purchase the Primo package which adds a panoramic sunroof, leather seats, power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated seats, heated steering wheel, push button start, fog lights and chrome interior accents.

The highest option of the 2014 KIA Soul is the Soul !. The 2014 KIA Soul ! adds in projector beam headlights, LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, power-folding side-view mirrors, climate controlled glove box and power-adjustable driver’s seat. For navigation, premium sound, automatic climate control, and panoramic sunroof, drivers can purchase the Sun and Sound package.

Get your 2014 KIA Soul at Jim Butler KIA when it arrives in St. Louis!

Source: motortrend.com

 

KIA Shows Off New Concept Car

KIA plans on revealing a new concept car at the upcoming International Motor Show in Frankfurt in September. KIA states that the vehicle will strictly be a concept car to show off the future ideas for a new small production car.

 Whether it will be a sports car or luxury sports coupe we are still unsure.  What would you like to see at Jim Butler KIA, a 300+ horsepower coupe or a big luxury coupe?

From what the pictures reveal, the new concept car appears to be a coupe with front LED lights and a stylish body frame. We are able to see a bit more on the interior that displays anodized paddle shifters mounted to a sporty steering wheel and molded seats. The interior also has icons on a row of buttons that suggest that the concept vehicle will have four-wheel drive.

Jim Butler KIA in St. Louis will keep you updated on the new concept car and don’t forget to let us know what your thoughts are on the new KIA coupe!

Source: cnet.com

2013 KIA Sportage Makes Best Back-to-School Cars List at Jim Butler KIA

Send your college student back to school in a safe and reliable vehicle. The 2013 KIA Sportage at Jim Butler KIA in St. Louis has recently been recognized in the Kelley Blue Book 10 Best Back-to-School Cars of 2013.

Kelley Blue Book took a look at fuel economy, safety, style, versatility and value in order to determine this year’s Best Back-to-School vehicles.  The 2013 KIA Sportage at Jim Butler KIA comes with a voice-activated infotainment system that allows for hands-free calling as well as accessing music from a variety of media sources.  The base trim comes with standard features including 16-inch alloy wheels with 215/70R 16 low-rolling-resistance silica tires and a six-speed manual transmission.

The 2013 KIA Sportage is the second KIA vehicle to make the Kelley Blue Book’s Annual Best Back-to-School list two years running.

 Keep your kids safe on the road in St. Louis or elsewhere with a new 2013 KIA Sportage and don’t forget to check out the inventory at Jim Butler KIA!

KIA Gets Top Ratings in J.D. Power APEAL Study

 

In a recent study conducted by J.D. Power, three vehicles at Jim Butler KIA received high ratings for a second consecutive year. The J.D. Power 2013 Automotive Performance, Executive and Layout (APEAL) Study focused on the importance of technology. Jim Butler is proud to have these vehicles on the lot in St. Louis!

The 2013 KIA Optima, Rio, and Soul at Jim Butler KIA all ranked at the top of their segments in the APEAL Study. In the “Compact Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MVP)” category, the 2013 KIA Soul received the highest ratings. Both the KIA Optima and Rio came in second in the “Midsize” and “Sub-Compact” vehicle categories.

Ratings were based on over 83,000 new vehicle buyers’ satisfaction of design, performance, comfort, features and style. The purchasers were  surveyed after the first 90 days of owning the vehicle of this year.

Come check out the 2013 KIA Optima, Rio, and Soul at Jim Butler KIA and schedule a test drive today!

Source: kiamedia.com