Kia Offers UVO Upgrade To Late Model Year Vehicles

Kia Motors America is driven to provide customer satisfaction and they surely don’t fall short. The company recently announced they will be enabling owners of late model year vehicles- equipped with the UVO platform- to upgrade to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. Eligible owners of these certain vehicles will have access to this free software update at the end of this month at www.myuvo.com. These vehicles include:

• Kia Forte (MY17)
• Kia Soul (MY14-16)
• Kia Soul EV (MY15-16)
• Kia Optima (MY15-16) 
• Kia Optima Hybrid (MY15-16)
• Kia Sedona (MY15-16)
• Kia Sorento (MY16)
• Kia Sportage (MY17)

Through Apple CarPlay, users have the ability to access the iPhone interface through the UVO infotainment system. Drivers can make phone calls, send and receive texts, utilize Siri voice control and get directions all while staying focused on the road. Similarly, Android Auto connects the user’s device- providing access to apps such as voice-guided Google Maps navigation, hands-free phone calls and text messaging, voice recognition and Google Play Music.

Managing Director Connected & Mobility Services, KMA, Henry Bzeih stated “With the advanced growth of telematics and infotainment systems, Kia is excited to offer to more of our customers the opportunity to have the latest software update for their vehicle free of charge via myuvo.com. Providing CarPlay and Android Auto to a greater number of vehicles in our lineup will revitalize our current owners’ systems with an additional element of convenience while maximizing the benefits of connectivity.”

As mentioned earlier, Kia Motors America is focused on customer satisfaction, just as Kia drivers should be focused on the road. This update ensures that. Call Jim Butler Kia if you have any questions and don’t hesitate to stop in to check out our lineup!

2016 Optima and 2016 Sorento Win International Car of the Year Awards

Globally-recognized award winners are in-stock and for sale near St. Louis at Jim Butler KIA

As KIA vehicles at Jim Butler KIA in Chesterfield Valley continue to win awards, the global recognition for the brand’s most popular models keeps trending upward as well. The 2016 KIA Sorento and the new 2016 KIA Optima were both honored with Road & Travel Magazine’s (RTM) International Awards.

The 2016 Optima was named RTM’s International Car of the Year (ICOTY). The ICOTY panel consists of automotive journalists from such publications as Consumer Guide, MSN and RTM. The last victory for the Optima as an ICOTY was in 2013.

The judges at RTM were impressed with the 2016 KIA Optima’s long list of standard and available features. The engine options in the 2016 Optima also wowed those at RTM as the previous generation’s 2.4-liter and turbo 2.0-L engine return along with the addition of a new 1.6-liter turbo engine. RTM made mention of the 2016 Optima’s value as well, something those in St. Louis looking for a new sedan will appreciate.

It wasn’t just the Optima that got on the good side of the ICOTY jurors. The 2016 Sorento, already an award-winner in its own right, won the International SUV of the Year Award. The available all-wheel drive capabilities combined with the premium cabin quality and protective safety features made the Sorento a shoe-in for the award.

The Sorento and Optima marked the fourth consecutive year that KIA won an ICOTY award for the brand. Previous winners also include the K900 and Cadenza. Courtney Caldwell, RTM’s editor-in-chief, said KIA is an industry success story that always wows the staff.

“We’ve never had one brand win this award four years in a row, but KIA has done it,” Caldwell said. “It goes to show just how exceptional the new KIA models are, providing clear direction of where the KIA brand is headed. We are near speechless at the level of progress the Kia brand has made in spite of the stiff competition.”

See why the judges were speechless with a test-drive of a new 2016 Optima or Sorento. At Jim Butler KIA, we know KIAs, and we’re ready to help you every step of the way in your KIA purchase journey. Call us today at 636-256-9600 or contact us online!

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2016 Sorento CUV Brings Refined Look While Still Maintaining Functionality

Third-generation KIA Sorento still keeps space expected of CUV yet keeps modern look 

The KIA Sorento has been providing St. Louis families with a functional crossover for more than a decade. The form and functionality of the Sorento hasn’t changed over the years, but the look certainly has. Even though it has grown in size since 2002, the Sorento has shaken off the bulkier look of the past to create a modern CUV.

On the inside, the Sorento has grown to accommodate more trunk room, head room and leg room, meaning a more comfortable ride and storage for more of your items. A sliding second-row arrangement gives more passenger space for the rear. The cabin is European-designed and adds to the longer, wider and lower body.

Exterior changes throughout past styles that make the Sorento look modern include update side panels, LED daytime running lights and a strong front end. The available UVO infotainment system brings a modern flare to the Sorento, and the seats feel luxurious without a luxury price tag. Available features such as rearview camera and parking sensors help create a safer environment for the Sorento and its precious cargo.

Handling has been improved since the Sorento’s inception, and the 0-60 time of just less than10 seconds is impressive considering the size of the vehicle. The Sorento’s towing capabilities make it an excellent choice for a vehicle for St. Louis families as it can tow up to 4,400 pounds.

The 2016 KIA Sorento at Jim Butler KIA in Chesterfield, MO, is proof that style can be functional and functionality can be stylish. When opted with the all-wheel drive, a Sorento might just be the perfect choice for your next family vehicle!

To learn more about the KIA Sorento or to schedule a test drive, call Jim Butler KIA today at 636-256-9600 or contact us online. As your St. Louis KIA dealer, we invite you to check out our new Sorentos 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 new vehicle purchase 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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2016 Sorentos at St. Louis KIA Dealer Receive NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating

Durable, top safety-rated KIA CUVs available at Jim Butler KIA in Chesterfield Valley

The 2016 Sorento now has the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 5-star rating to go along with its IIHS Top Safety Pick from earlier this year.

The CUV and small SUV market is booming, and families across the country are taking a flier on this popular segment. With its top safety awards, St. Louis families looking for a new CUV should head to Jim Butler KIA in Chesterfield Valley and check out our 2016 KIA Sorento selection.

The 5-star rating from the NHTSA is the top tier a vehicle can earn its way into. For 2016, the Sorento has an improved platform. The unit-body consists of 53-percent Advanced High Strength Steel, a 115 percent increase over the previous model. This extra steel makes the Sorento more durable and stiffer than ever.

“Meant for customers with active lifestyles, Sorento is the perfect getaway vehicle for adventurers and families on the go, and they can feel confident knowing their vehicle scored a 5-star NHTSA rating,” Orth Hedrick, vice president of product planning at KMA, said.

However, it’s not just the body of the Sorento that’s seen an improvement in the past year. The 2016 Sorento combines a strong base with additional design improvements to reduce noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) and provide a comfortable and quiet interior environment.

Jim Butler Kia in Chesterfield Valley has a wide selection of 2016 Sorentos to choose from including some with all-wheel drive. The 2016 Sorento is bred for adventure and has three engines (2.4-liter inline-4, turbocharged 2.0-L inline-4 and 3.3-L V6) across eight trims with a long list of features that make for an outstanding family vehicle or the “perfect getaway” vehicle for a camping weekend.

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.

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2016 Sorentos at Jim Butler Kia Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick

Jim Butler Kia in Chesterfield Valley has the safe family SUV you’ve been searching for with the 2016 Kia Sorento which earned an IIHS Top Safety Pick. 

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) noted the ’16 Sorento’s great improvement in the small overlap crash test, even saying the crash test models “indicate[d] a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.” The small overlap test is a relatively new safety test brought about in 2012. This test replicates what happens when the front corner of a vehicle collides with another vehicle or an object such as a tree or pole.

When combined with the Sorento’s other good ratings in moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraints and seats crashworthiness tests, the ’16 Sorento becomes a 2015 Top Safety Pick by IIHS.

Jim Butler Kia in Chesterfield Valley has a wide selection of 2016 Sorentos to choose from including some with all-wheel drive. The 2016 Sorento is bred for adventure and has three engines (2.4-liter inline-4, turbocharged 2.0-L inline-4 and 3.3-L V6) across eight trims with a long list of features that make for an outstanding family vehicle or the “perfect getaway” vehicle for a camping weekend.

To learn more about the Top Safety Pick ’16 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.

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2016 Sorento, Pierce Brosnan Team Up for ‘Perfect Getaway’ Super Bowl XLIX Commercial

Third quarter commercial to highlight the Kia Sorento as an adventure seeker’s car

Kia Motors America (KMA) continues its impressive string of Super Bowl commercials with its Super Bowl XLIX commercial this Sunday in the third quarter — the “Perfect Getaway” stars action hero icon Pierce Brosnan and the 2016 Kia Sorento CUV.

The commercial is the broadcast debut of the new 2016 Kia Sorento — already in stock with more coming each day to Jim Butler Kia in Chesterfield Valley. In “Perfect Getaway,” Brosnan listens to a Hollywood agent pitching the starring role in an upcoming film. As the agent describes various scenes, Brosnan confidently interjects one movie cliche after another, wrongly assuming he and the Sorento will encounter danger at every turn.

“Packed with first-class materials and amenities, the all-new Sorento delivers a premium utility experience, and Pierce Brosnan’s persona is the perfect fit for our seventh Super Bowl commercial, which finds the action star and Kia’s most capable CUV ever charging up a snowy mountain road for a very different type of adventure that turns out to be the ‘Perfect Getaway,’” Michael Sprague, executive vice president of sales and marketing for KMA, said.

The “Perfect Getaway” campaign can be seen across multiple media platforms before the big game. It can be seen online anytime at Kia.com/Sorento and will be shown in cinemas starting Jan. 30. The Sorento is profiled as the adventure seeker’s dream vehicle, ready for an off-road experience with the available Dynamax AWD system.

The CUV for the adventurous type can be found at Jim Butler Kia in Chesterfield Valley. The 2016 Kia Sorento is larger and more capable of hauling cargo and seating passengers comfortably. The Sorento possesses first-class amenities across five trim levels and comes with three engine choices — including a 240 horsepower 2.0-liter turbo-charged inline four-cylinder engine.

If you’re interested in an adventurous vehicle for the off-roader in you, then contact Jim Butler Kia today at 888-392-6606 or check out jimbutlerkia.com. As your St. Louis-area Kia dealer, we invite you to check out the 2016 Kia Sorento in person at our Chesterfield dealership. If you’re in the St. Louis, Chesterfield, Creve Coeur or Maryland Heights area, stop by our lot at 722 Long Road Crossing in Chesterfield. Here at Jim Butler you can make your Sorento purchase with confidence. We are located in Chesterfield, Mo., and serve as your St. Louis and Chesterfield Valley Kia dealer.

2016 Kia Sorento Says 'Bonjour!' to Paris

The 2016 Kia Sorento made its European premiere in Paris recently, with its style, practicality and technology making everyone say "Ooh, la, la!"

The third-generation SUV has a sophisticated new design that offers a premium look and feel in addition to more space and plenty of innovative features. Luxury permeates the entire vehicle, with the interior of the new Sorento featuring soft-touch materials and leather. Drivers and passengers enjoy ample headroom and legroom, plus there are advanced tech features such as multiple cameras for easier maneuvering and a tailgate that opens automatically when the vehicle senses that the key is nearby. The 2016 Kia Sorento also has a new, strengthened bodyshell that helps quiet noise and vibration, creating a serene ride. 

Three engines are available on the new Sorento, including a gasoline direct-injection unit and two turbo-diesel engines. Body control motion is improved with larger shock absorbers mounted vertically behind the axle line, and an all-new electric motor-driven power steering system mounted directly onto the steering rack provides greater steering feel and quicker response than ever before.

Can you picture yourself driving the 2016 Kia Sorento down the Champs-Elysees in Paris? Where else in Europe would you want to take the SUV out for a spin? Drop by Jim Butler Kia and let us know!