First-rate awards and achievements always make for a great start to the season as notable milestones for us here at Jim Butler Kia of St Louis, and our esteemed car line has lately been stacking both up for stellar consumer appeal! Strategic Vision’s 2022 Total Quality Impact Awards were the scene of another major victory over the past week, as four Kia models were winners in each of their respective segments. The Kia K5, Seltos, Sorento Plug-in Hybrid, and Carnival were at the top of the list for having the fewest problems in the TQI report, where each individual model surpassed all benchmarks for upper-end quality during the drive.
This is another exciting benchmark of our forward-thinking progress and longevity, as the brand we enjoy provision and service for so much is succeeding at our mission of continuing a very stylish, high-quality, and always memorable car line. The K5 was given a healthy dose of extra praise for its class-leading finish and interior quality, with its TQI score showing a very strong presence as the best for each luxury and mass-market car. We are incredibly proud of this achievement, and eager to see just how many more accolades and amazing new models the future will bring.
The 2022 K5 possesses a very genuine and competitive substance that sets it apart from many others in the mid-size sedan category, along with excellent suspension that makes it an above-and-beyond choice for the long holiday family drives coming soon. The K5 is hailed for providing the best in technology features and always undercutting the competition while doing so, along with the unforgettably strong turbocharged engine in the GT trim level. It is also one of Edmunds.com’s favorite cars on the road today, praised highly for its sharp styling and excellent interior.
The 2022 Kia Seltos has won over many drivers with its abundance of cargo space, spacious seating, and easy-to-use infotainment features. With its generous passenger space and impressive gas mileage, the Seltos was a finalist for the KBB Best Subcompact SUV, and for 2022 saw the added features of forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, and a driver attention monitor as standard. Surpassing the competing Toyota C-HR in every way, the Seltos offers more room, a better engine option, and better gas mileage as well as all-wheel drive.
The 2022 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid remains strong as ever and a very appealing offering for a crowded segment. It boasts a very impressive number of optional and standard features, plenty of second-row legroom for the class, and 32 miles of electric driving range along with 34 mpg in combined driving. It has also been given a more powerful 66.8-kW electric motor, and a bigger 13.9 kWh battery pack, along with an amazing torque-vectoring all-wheel-drive system as standard. This results in 34 more horsepower than you get in the Sorento Hybrid, along with the useful feature of steady and reliable braking.
The 2022 Kia Carnival keeps everyone onboard well-occupied with its rear entertainment system and enters the market with 5 trim levels replacing the Sedona. Power is derived from a 290-hp V6 paired with an 8-speed automatic, and the Carnival has a few other incredibly practical tricks up its sleeves when it comes to the task of getting your family around. Acceleration is brisk, and the power never felt lacking for Cars.com team even as they were loaded up to the brim with five passengers in tow. EPA fuel ratings reside at 19/26/22 mpg city/highway/combined, and the SX Model’s child-safety seat setup provides three easy-access lower Latch anchors and plenty of room to install 3 car seats.
