The Little Engine That Can: 2016 Optima’s New 1.6-L Powertrain Offers Economy for Gas Tank, Wallet

With the full release of the 2016 Optima, KIA dealers near St. Louis such as Jim Butler KIA have the new Optima in-stock. Two of the engines carried over from the previous 2015 Optima: the base 2.4-liter and the top-of-the-line 2.0-L turbocharged four-cylinder. However, KIA added a third engine option for the new 2016 models. We’d like to introduce you to the 1.6-liter turbo engine: the little engine that could — and can.

What can this new engine do for your 2016 Optima? Other than the obvious “power the vehicle,” this 1.6-L turbo engine actually outputs more torque than the base 2.4-liter (195 lb.-ft. versus 178). Found on the LX 1.6T trim, this engine is nearly 200 pounds lighter than the engine found in the Ford Fusion 1.5-L EcoBoost. Fuel economy is improved because of this.

EPA ratings for the 2016 KIA Optima LX 1.6T are at the top of its class. The agency ranks the engine at 28 mpg city and up to 39 mpg on the highway, which makes the new Optimas at Jim Butler KIA a great choice for daily commuters in St. Louis. The transmission is a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic sets it apart from the onslaught of CVTs in its segment.

The cabin is more driver-oriented than ever. The smooth leather-wrapped steering wheel is always a nice touch, and options such as navigation, blind-spot warning system and cross-traffic alert for the rear make the Optima T1.6 quite competitive to other efficient-engine models.

If you’re in the market for a cost-effective yet still powerful sedan in St. Louis, we’ve got your next vehicle from The KIA Butler! We invite you to come check out our selection on new 2016 KIA Optimas near St. Louis at our Chesterfield Valley KIA dealer. To learn more, give us a call at 636-256-9600 or contact us online 24/7!

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Holiday’s On Us Means No Payments Until Spring 2016 on Select New KIAs at Jim Butler KIA

Financing starts at 0 percent for 66 months on top of The KIA Butler making first two payments

The holiday season at the end of the year can be the busiest, especially when shopping for gifts. But what if a new car or CUV has been on your personal list? Maybe you want to start out 2016 on the right foot with a new vehicle. Jim Butler KIA has your answer with perhaps the best new car deal in St. Louis: the Holiday’s On Us event!

KIA is known for its financing starting at 0 percent for well-qualified buyers, and to have that rate for 66 months is already a load off your mind. Add on top of that no payments for 90 days, and you’ve got a deal full of holiday cheer!

Yet Jim Butler KIA isn’t finished with the gifts for those on the nice list. On top of 0 percent financing and no payments for 90 days, those who take advantage of The KIA Butler’s Holiday’s On Us event will also have their first two payments on us! That’s right — your first two payments on eligible new KIAs are on Jim Butler KIA. Use the money you would have spent on your friends and family to get better gifts.

Eligible KIA vehicles for Holiday’s On Us event

Drive into 2016 with a new 2016 vehicle from Jim Butler KIA! The new 2016 KIA Soul, 2016 Sportage, 2016 Forte and the popular 2016 Sorento are all eligible for this deal of the year.

The 2016 KIA Soul adds style and convenience with two new package options, and the functionality of this subcompact CUV makes it a great family vehicle. For a sporty CUV, the 2016 Sportage comes with a long list of standard technology and convenience features combined with cutting-edge design.

Looking for a compact sedan that rolls efficiency and style into a modern package? The 2016 Forte makes for an excellent choice in one of the most competitive segments in America. More and more people have fallen in love with the 2016 Sorento and its available all-wheel drive, and now you can see what all the hype is about during the Holiday’s On Us event!

KIA’s top-selling nameplate is also getting in on the holiday fun as both the 2015 Optima and Optima Hybrid are eligible for the savings as well! The Optima is one of the top-selling models in America for all the right reasons: efficiency, quality, drivability and style. For those wanting to get a hybrid for 2016, the Optima Hybrid is a statement that hybrid doesn’t have to be boring.

Get the best deal on a new car in St. Louis right now at Jim Butler KIA in Chesterfield Valley! The Holiday’s On Us event is going on now!

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