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.

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NBA’s Blake Griffin stars in new multi-platform campaign for 2015 Kia Optima

NBA all-star Blake Griffin continues to showcase his comedic talents in an all-new advertisement campaign for the 2015 Kia Optima — available at Jim Butler Kia, the St. Louis Kia Superstore.

Griffin enters his fourth campaign for Kia as a global brand ambassador. His deadpan delivery and comedic skills take center stage — other than maybe the 2015 Optima — in a series of three 60 and 30-second commercials, the first to air on Christmas Day during NBA coverage. In the latest batch of ads, Griffin headlines as the lead actor in big-budget action movies spanning ancient Rome, the Old West and an aircraft carrier.

Griffin improvises the script of each movie and ditches the scripted method of transportation for a brand new Kia Optima. The commercials will air on TV, the Internet and through various social media elements. The first 60-second spot entitled “The Showdown” can be viewed on YouTube. The other commercials will air on television during the NBA season.

After Griffin won the Sprite Slam Dunk Competition in 2011 by jumping over a Kia Optima, Griffin helped to grow the brand by starring in a variety of commercials from a time-traveling Optima to a member of a crime-fighting duo with funnyman Jack McBrayer last season.

The Optima is Kia’s No. 1 selling model in the United States, and it’s available at the St. Louis Kia Superstore, Jim Butler Kia of Chesterfield Valley. The 2015 Optima is powered by a 2.4-liter, gasoline direct injection (GDI) 4-cylinder engine or an available 2.0-L turbo GDI engine as well as a 2.4-L hybrid powertrain. Unique 18-inch chrome wheels, premium Nappa leather-trimmed seats and LED fog lights don the SXL trim.

Look for the Blake Griffin Kia Optima ads this Christmas or online now and learn more about the 2015 Kia Optima by calling the Jim Butler Kia sales team at 888-392-6606, or if you’re in the Chesterfield Valley area, stop on by at 722 Long Road Crossing.

Refreshed and Refined the All-New 2015 KIA Optima

The 2015 KIA Optima coming to Jim Butler KIA has been completely refreshed with upgraded technology and improved functionality. The 2015 KIA Optima will be available in five different trims including the LX, EX, SX, SX Turbo, and SX-Limited.

The next-generation UVO eServices will be available on the EX, SX, SX Turbo models and standard on the SX-limited. UVO eServices, which is voice activated, offers features that include Geo Fencing, Driving Score, Speed Alerts and Curfew Alerts. Additional features include My POI, eServices Guide, 911 Connect, Car Care Web, Parking Minder and Vehicle Diagnostics.

A 2.4-liter GDI four –cylinder and a 2.0-liter GDI turbo engine will still be offered for the 2015 KIA Optima. The 2.4-liter GDI engine will be available for the LX, EX and SX models while the 2.0-liter turbo GDI engine will be exclusively offered for the SX and SX Limited.

The exterior will now offer a Smokey Blue metallic paint, Sparkling Silver and Platinum Graphite as color options. Along with new paint colors, the 2015 KIA Optima will offer the acoustic laminated windshield for all trims.

Jim Butler KIA will keep you posted as to when the 2015 KIA Optima will be arriving in St. Louis!