Introducing the 2014 Kia Cadenza!

Kia has unveiled its first attempt at a more luxurious sedan in the United States with the 2014 Kia Cadenza.

Revealed during the 2013 Detroit Auto Show, the Cadenza features Kia’s staple tiger-nose grille with the wraparound tail lamps as well as a larger wheel base and wheels to give it a more sophisticated, European look. The styling of the 2014 Cadenza is no doubt a sharp looking vehicle, but it goes beyond the new elegance the vehicle conveys.

The new Kia, while upgrading in luxury, is still a Kia in all the right ways due to its impressive list of standard features and few option packages. The list of standard features includes everything you would expect to find in a upscale luxury vehicle such as 12-way leather upholstery and wood trim. The Cadenza also comes standard with ambient lighting, an 8-inch display and navigation screen, a 550-watt sound system, and Sirius XM with traffic updates.  There’s also an available upgrade to include a sunroof, retractable sun visor for the rear window, plus a tech package that adds 19-inch wheels, blind spot detention, lane departure, advanced cruise control, and an electronic parking break.

Under the hood, the Cadenza’s engine is a 3.3-liter V-6 with 293 horsepower and 255 lb.-feet of torque that transmits its power to the front wheels using a 6-speed automatic transmission. The Cadenza is expected to go on sale in the spring of 2013.

For more information on the 2014 Kia Cadenza or any of the vehicles in Kia’s lineup, you can follow Jim Butler Kia on Twitter and Facebook. To view our current inventory of Kia’s, click HERE.

Employee Spotlight- Akeem Jones

Akeem Jones is a porter at Jim Butler Kia and one of the newest members of the Jim Butler staff! Akeem was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri and he's lived his whole life here. He's been in the automotive industry for 2 years working as a porter at various locations. Akeem is always working, but in his free time he enjoys coaching his kids baseball and soccer teams. On the weekends Akeem and his family enjoy various activities. They love playing sports outside, going to Swing-Around Fun Town, and most importantly  their weekly Sunday trip to the bowling alley. Akeem is a magician with the bowling ball, one of these days he's going to bowl 300!

Keep up the good work Akeem!

Favorite vehicle of the past: '92 Acura NSX

Favorite vehicle of the present: '12 Kia Optima Limited

A Refreshing Re-launch for the Forte Sedan:

The 2014 Kia Forte is getting a style upgrade, and Jim Butler Kia is excited to get some on the lot!

 The new upgraded Forte compact is going to resemble its bigger brother, the Kia Optima, a little more. The new Forte will feature Kia’s recognizable “tiger shark” grille, while swept back headlamps and more rounded taillights bring a more modern, less square design. The 2014 Forte will feature available HID headlights along with LED running lights to give certain models a more luxurious feel.

The new Forte is bigger, but not by much. While it’s 1.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the previous generation. The design makes it look even longer, wider, and lower than it is thanks to the new models more curved belt-line, side sculpting and swooping roof.

On the inside, a dual-binnacle with center-mounted information screen replaces the three-pod gauge cluster, the steering wheel design has been made to resemble the Optima’s, and the available UVO-infotainment and navigation system comes with a large center stack-mounted screen.

For more information on the 2014 Kia as well as the best deals, service specials, and parts coupons, follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Employee Spotlight- Lucy Crain

Jim Butler Kia welcomes Lucy Crain!

Lucy Crain is the Jim Butler Kia Employee of the Month and the newest employee at Jim Butler Kia. She started working as the night time receptionist back in October and has been a huge help ever since! Lucy is currently a student at Fontbonne University, majoring in business administration. 

She's busy balancing work and school, but in Lucy's free time she enjoys reading non-fiction, horseback riding at her aunt's farm, and baking. Lucy is also a die-hard supporter of the Blues and Cardinals. Going to St. Louis Blues and Cardinals games are some of here favorite things to do when the teams are in town. She can't wait for the Blues to come back and play, especially her favorite player, Blues goalie Jaroslav Halak. 

Since there's no hockey or baseball right now, Lucy enjoys winding down after work and class by watching funny movies and television dramas like Grey's Anatomy.

Favorite vehicles of the past and present:

Past- 2002 Ford F-250 (she drove one for awhile, but it was too big)

A large F-250

Present- 2011 Mazda 3

Saying to live by: "Never Settle"

Employee Spotlight- Austin Johnson

Austin Richards has been the Used Car Sales manager at Jim Butler KIA for three and a half years. He grew up on The Hill and has lived in St. Louis his whole life. When he’s not selling pre-owned vehicles at Jim Butler KIA , Austin enjoys spending time on his property in Steeleville, IL. There he fishes, hunts, and kayaks while taking in the scenery and relaxing. When the day’s over Austin enjoys sitting down with a nice book; he’s an avid reader with his favorite book being “The Power of Now” by Eckhart Tolle.

When he stays in town he does what every Saint Louisan loves to do, support their sports teams! Austin is no different as he loves watching Cardinals games at his local neighborhood bar. Here’s to 12 in 12! He also supports the Mizzou Tigers in basketball and football.

Favorite Vehicle of the past and present:

Past: Mid-80’s 911 Cabriolet

Present- Nissan GTR

Saying to live buy:  “Don’t sweat the small stuff”

Justin Johnson- Employee Spotlight

Justin Johnson is the Finance Manager at Jim Butler Kia in Chesterfield. Justin has been working with Jim Butler for over three years and has been in the automotive industry for twelve. Family comes first for Justin, but when he’s not at work or spending time with his loved ones his favorite thing to do in St. Louis is attend a Cardinals game. When he’s not hanging with the family and the Cardinals are not playing Justin finds time to enjoy dirt biking, motorcycling, and hitting the links for some golf on the weekend.

            He enjoys watching sports such as NASCAR, and NFL Football with his favorite team being the Philadelphia Eagles. If Justin could have any car from the past it would be a Camaro RS/AS 399. If he could have any new car it would be the Corvette ZRL.

            

            Justin’s saying to live by? “If you can’t take it with you then you better enjoy it while you can”

Wise words Justin, wise words!

Employee Spotlight - Ben Lindsey

Ben Lindsey is our Used Car Expert at Jim Butler KIA. He has sold over 20 different brands of vehicles in fleet and retail automotive sales. If you happen to see an ad for a KIA vehicle on Craigslist.org, it is probably Ben, that is his specialty. Ben has experience in the industry of over 10 years and is a native of Lake St. Louis.

When Ben isn't excelling at pre-owned car sales at Jim Butler KIA, he tries to spend most of his time outdoors. Ben's hobbies include fishing, biking, hiking and kayaking. As far as favorite sports to watch, Ben loves to watch extreme sports like the "X Games".

Ben has one brother and 10 nieces and nephews!

Favorite Movie - "Zeit Geist"

Favorite cars
Past- '79 Pontiac Trans Am
Present- 2012 KIA Optima SX


Saying to live by "Don't take chip"