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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New V6 Engine Highlights Addition to Luxurious 2016 KIA K900

Luxury car for lower price tag soon available at exclusive St. Louis K900 dealer Jim Butler KIA

Building off its impressive record high score in AutoPacifica’s Vehicle Satisfaction Awards, the premium KIA K900 sedan roars into the 2016 model year with a brighter-than-ever future. Those in St. Louis who seek a luxurious rear-wheel drive sedan without paying the luxury price tag that your European brands carry will love the new 2016 KIA K900 at Jim Butler KIA!

New trim levels, engine options for 2016 K900

To help provide more choices for St. Louis luxury car fans, the 2016 K900 will have three trim levels: V6 Premium, V6 Luxury and V8 Luxury. The biggest addition is, ironically, a smaller yet still powerful 3.8-liter V6 engine, standard with up to 311 horsepower. Other standard upgrades include leather seating and a panoramic sunroof.

Exterior changes for the K900 include a new bumper, 18-inch wheels for the V6s and 19-inch chrome wheels for the V8s, subtle changes to the front grille and new taillight designs.

New features for the K900 add to the convenience and safety factor of the K900. Available Autonomous Emergency Braking and Smart Power Trunk will make your life just that much easier. New interior upgrades include, but are not limited to, improved navigation, a 9.2-inch HD touchscreen with UVO services and premium audio and curfew, speed and geofence settings.

Feel opulent without having to break the bank in a new 2016 KIA K900! Stay tuned to the KIA Butler’s blog, inventory and social media for updates on when the 2016 K900 hits St. Louis’ exclusive K900 dealer Jim Butler KIA in Chesterfield Valley!

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KIA Teases Updated Cadenza Prior to LA Auto Show

Lower stance among exterior enhancements hinted by KIA sketches

Cutting edge design and premium sedan features will be harmonized into the upcoming updated KIA Cadenza sketches released late last week. The KIA Cadenza has been in production since 2010, and premium sedan fans in St. Louis and all across the United States have enjoyed what the Cadenza has offered since 2013.

A front three-quarter, rear three-quarter and interior sketch have been released to the public to show off what KIA fans can expect from the update Cadenza, possibly the 2017 model year or maybe even the 2016. From the exterior renderings, a longer hood with a lower, wider and more aggressive stance highlight the exterior enhancements for the updated Cadenza.

The exterior expects to look sharper will still maintaining the sleek contour lines that have made the KIA vehicles from Jim Butler KIA renowned in St. Louis. The new KIA Cadenza will be recognizable and able to compete with the more-expensive European badges not just in price but also in looks.

The interior sketch provides us with a taste of what those who drive and ride in the updated Cadenza will see. A more horizontal dash design upgrades the aesthetics and ergonomics of the driver experience. KIA touts this updates Cadenza, saying it will “maintain the progressive, contemporary image of the current model, while introducing higher levels of luxury and refinement to the large sedan segment.”

Last month, KIA revealed some of the specs of the 2016 Cadenza including a new base trim level and more standard features that were options in 2015. Since KIA is also promoting the new Sportage at the Los Angeles Auto Show later this week, we may not see the new Cadenza until the Detroit Auto Show, but releasing the sketches this close to an auto show is usually a good sign of what a dealer will put on stage.

For those seeking a premium large sedan but don’t want to pay the big price tags that Bavarian and German brands may cost, check out the KIA Cadenza at Jim Butler KIA in Chesterfield Valley. To test drive a new KIA Cadenza near St. Louis, contact Jim Butler KIA online or call us at 636-256-9600 today!