KIA Sorento makes Top 10 Best SUVs Under $25,000

Today’s compact sedan is more affordable, maneuverable and fuel- efficient than a larger SUV. Kelley Blue Book recently announced a list of the top 1o best SUVs under $25,000. Eight out of the 10 handpicked vehicles are totally redesigned or first-ever models. Jim Butler KIA in St. Louis is proud to announce that the 2014 KIA Sorento was among the top 10 vehicles picked. The 2014 KIA Sorento can comfortably fit a family of seven yet is still compact enough to be functional. The 2014 KIA Sorento is also a fuel-efficient vehicle with a sleek style. Check out 2014 KIA Sorento inventory at Jim Butler KIA today!

The 2014 KIA Optima Gets an Update at Jim Butler KIA

There is no doubt that the KIA Optima is one of the most handsome vehicles at Jim Butler KIA. With some slight updates to the 2014 KIA Optima, Jim Butler KIA can’t wait to get the newly improved vehicle on the lot in St. Louis!

The exterior of the 2014 KIA Optima underwent a minor face-lift with a replaced front fascia that gives it a more futuristic look. Regular or LED fog lights are incorporated to the front fascia depending on which trim level is selected.  The LED taillights have also been updated. The fender vents now have a prominent chrome wing as well as a re-shaped rear diffuser and trunk.

On the inside of the 2014 KIA Optima, improved technology such as a 4.3-inch TFT screen in the instrument panel and a new optional eight-inch navigation and telematics screen have all been added to better your driving experience on the roads in St. Louis. For better safety, a new optional blind-spot detection system which includes rear cross-traffic alert is also an option in the 2014 KIA Optima. The interior of the 2014 KIA Optima will also feature redesigned seats.

Jim Butler KIA will let you know when the 2014 KIA Optima will arrive in St. Louis!

The KIA Cadenza Takes 1st Place in Recent Comparison among Full-Size Sedans

Jim Butler KIA is proud to announce that the all new KIA Cadenza scored high reviews in a recent comparison among other full-size sedans coming in 1^st place. Among the KIA Cadenza, other full-size sedans included the Chevy Impala, Toyota Avalon, Chrysler 300S and Ford Taurus. These vehicles would have to display ride comfort, interior refinement, performance, fuel economy, safety, and value.

The KIA Cadenza impressed with its 3.3-liter mill and paddle-shiftable six-speed auto. The KIA Cadenza tied for second-quickest quarter-mile time with the most powerful car in the group, the Chevy Impala. Unlike the Chevy Impala which had a difficult time finding the right gear on hilly or winding roads, most editors thought the KIA Cadenza’s shift paddles were well-placed.

The interior of the KIA Cadenza received high reviews for its comfort ability. Although the KIA Cadenza seemed to have a few inches less of leg room in the rear cabin compared to the Toyota, when sitting in the rear cabin there is not much of a difference in actual space. The KIA Cadenza was also praised for its rear-window sunshade, soft leather upholstery and heated and cooled front seats.

Let’s not forget about safety. The KIA Cadenza has adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, precollision systems, adaptive lighting, blind-spot monitoring and eight airbags.

In comparison to the Toyota Avalon, the KIA Cadenza won the value prize having better interior space with better materials, 19-inch wheels and lane-departure warning all for a lessor price. The KIA Cadenza was the second cheapest car of the group with one of the highest values. 

        

The New 2013 KIA Optima Hybrid Coming Soon to Jim Butler KIA

The New 2013 KIA Optima Hybrid gets a few small changes that make major improvements and Jim Butler KIA in St. Louis couldn't be more thrilled. The new upgrades improve fuel economy and drivability.

Under the hood is a new electric motor that gets seven more horsepower than the old one. All improvements result in 36 mpg in the city and 39 mpg on the highway compared to 34/39. The increased mileage is due to an improved battery cooling and updated software-management system.

With better mileage, more choices and more torque for just a small price increase, who wouldn’t want to buy a new 2013 KIA Optima Hybrid?! Stay tuned to our blog to see when the new 2013 KIA Optima Hybrid will be at Jim Butler KIA in St. Louis

2013 KIA Forte makes 10 Best Interiors list by WordsAuto at Jim Butler KIA

The interiors of vehicles become nicer and nicer each year with comfort, safety and technology being the key components of any newly designed interior. Each year WardsAuto takes a look inside every new vehicle with a newly designed interior to find the 10 Best Interiors. Jim Butler KIA is proud to announce that the 2013 KIA Forte made the list!

Judges test drove each vehicle and submitted a score sheet that was based on materials, ergonomics, comfort, safety, fit-and-finish and the overall design.  After evaluating 46 vehicles that had newly upgraded interiors, the KIA Forte is in the top ten. The new 2013 KIA Forte has the latest technology options and provides comfort and reliability. In the base sedan you will find steering-wheel mounted audio controls, Bluetooth, and auxiliary audio jacks. There is also the option for a navigation system and rear-view cameras. You will find the inside of the KIA Forte to be quite comfortable with plenty of room. Check out our 2013 KIA Forte inventory at Jim Butler KIA!

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The Big KIA Spring Event at Jim Butler KIA

The Jim Butler Big KIA Spring Event is going on right now at Jim Butler KIA in St. Louis. Spring into a New 2014 KIA Sorento and lease for just $199/mo, or how about a KIA Soul for $129/mo. Also get 0% for 60 mos on a 2013 KIA Optima with leases starting at $159/mo. Get out of your clunker and drive home a new KIA today! No fine print just great deals!

2014 KIA Sorento has arrived in St. Louis

Jim Butler KIA is receiving truckloads of the new and improved KIA Sorento . With similar looks and the same 106.3-inch wheelbase, KIA calls the updated Sorento “80 percent new.” This includes a new chassis, a new V-6 engine, new interior materials, new telematics, and new infotainment.

The modestly restyled body shell on the 2014 Sorento has been broadly re-engineered. By improving the subframe to support the front suspension, a new strut-tower brace, and a higher percentage of high-strength steel, results in an 18-percent improvement in the torsional rigidity, according to the engineers. Jim Butler KIA is excited for the new improvements that have been made to the 2014 Sorento and to offer it to our St. Louis KIA customers.

The track has been expanded slightly to lend a more action-ready look to the Sorento’s stance. Spring rates and shock absorbers have been revised to enhance steering response while the electronic power-steering system is also new and standard on all models.

Under the hood the KIA Sorento has the mid-level direct-injection 2.4 liter four as the new base engine, offering 191 horsepower and 181 Ib-ft of torque. Last year’s port-injection 272-hp 3.5-liter V-6 is replaced by a 3.3-liter direct-injection V-6. An oversquare design with a lofty 11:5:1 compression ratio, the new 3.3-liter V-6 is rated for 290 horsepower and 252 Ib-ft of torque. Other refinements are the options of power folding windows and a power lift gate.

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