During this past
week, Wards Auto ran a story on their blog about the revealing of
a new small CUV debuting this summer. Said to be heavily inspired by the '19
Kia SP Signature Concept, this is a model that is expected to stand apart from
its rivals with the capabilities and space of a traditional SUV offered up in a
compact package. Head of Styling Byung Chul Juh claims that Kia has now
“created a car that stands out everywhere”, and its sporty and robust design
will be matched by a wide range of technologies and features that will attract
younger buyers.
This model is
slated to go on sale in South Korea during the second half of 2019, with
release in other regions set to follow soon after. The satisfied customers that
have told us here at Jim Butler Kia of St Louis that they come back time after time
for our awesome warranty department, outstanding service, and promise to
provide the best vehicle for the daily drive and beyond. U.S. News.com released
their “Best Cars” spread a month ago, and we
were happy to see the Kia Sportage residing at the #2 spot for the year!
As we look to the
future and speculate upon which models may come into fruition, we always
reflect on how we pride ourselves on taking the time to assure our vehicles are
heralded as the best quality available. Being a smart buy is a trait that
nearly every shopper on the hunt for a vehicle is concerned with, and Kia has
long been known for providing the best in value and longstanding quality. The
current model Sportage was also the 3rd place finisher in the
“5-year Cost to Own” category from Kelley Blue Book this year. Above class category design elements, amenities, and the
optional 240-horsepower turbo engine were all deciding factors for this
particular victory.
Kia cars have won
the International Car of the Year award every single year since 2013, and we
are proud to stand behind a brand that has lately been recognized for
environmentally conscious design and aspirations for not only the present time,
but the future. It brings a smile to nearly anyone's face when they see our
prominent “Tiger nose”: ranging from the compact Kia Soul on up to the
full-size Sorento, it is a trait that conveys immediate comfort and
familiarity. We invite you to visit us this spring and have a test drive of
your own: the welcoming interiors, top-ranked tech, and pledge to be better to
an ever-changing planet will leave you fully immersed and ready to take on
ownership!
