Here at Jim Butler Kia of St Louis, we are enjoying all of the inquiries from customers about the 2018 models that are now on sale, and steering many happy new owners toward the perfect car for them during the beginning of spring. Spots like Soulard Market are prime locations to enjoy the seasonal change: here you can grab fresh flowers, produce, or crafts from the marketplace. There are dozens of local vendors, and local eateries to satisfy even the most world-class of experienced taste buds. Held during April 21 and 22, St Louis's Earth Day Festival is the longest-running one in the Midwest. Taking place on the Muny grounds in Forest Park, it is a tradition that offers opportunities to learn about sustainable products that benefit the planet, while enjoying local entertainers and food from restaurants that belong to the Green Dining Alliance.
When looking for a new vehicle, many customers we talk to ask about various awards gleaned, that put them over the top as far as trustworthy, safe, and high-performing, Three of the awards earned this year were at the iF Design awards for the KIA Stinger, Stonic, and Picanto. Also gleaned was the “Best Car of the Year” award at the Motorweek 2018 Driver's Choice Awards, for the Kia Stinger. The Stinger also claimed the “Shift Award Vehicle of the Year” at the “Roadshow by CNET 2018”. This is the second consecutive year that Kia has won three awards at the iF showings, and the 9th year in a row that we have received a single award at the event. Kia has now proudly taken home a total of 15 iF design prizes, this year beating out very tough competition as the iF awards had received over 6,300 entries from 54 various nations.
On top of the CNET and MotorWeek awards, the Stinger also took home “Car of the Year” in Slovakia, “Performance Car of the Year” award in the UK, as well as the “Trophee Argus 2018” award given by distinguished auto critics from the French media. Within just a few short months after its launch, the Stinger has laid the claim to one of the most popular models Kia has ever launched. Also hailed in both the North American and European Car of the Year award programs, as well as for “Czech car of the year”, the Stinger is one alluring sedan that bowls audiences over time after time. We know that many out there that have been following Kia for years may not have thought that something as over-the-top commanding and sporty as the Stinger would come out of our ranks, but now that it is here, it is absolutely making the history books.
Conceptualized and designed by KIA's European design studio in Frankfurt, the Stinger has quite a bit in common with the grand touring genre. Known for high doses of speed and style, these engineers provided the perfect balance of a car with a smooth, stable ride, and handling that is nimble with power delivered via rear-wheel drive. Kia's Stonic is the compact crossover was also designed in Frankfurt, and has been held in high regard for its striking and bold exterior design, as well as its ability to offer what many current customers are looking for in the very popular crossover SUV market. When you make the trip to come pay us a visit, you'll marvel at how the Stonic is the most customizable Kia ever made, with the widest selection of two-tone paint combinations and interior colors to choose from in a model yet! You also may want to check out the possibility of owning a brand new Picanto from our award-winning selection: this is a car that sports a very intelligent design, and ranks as one of the most spacious in its class!
