The KIA Soul EV Coming to Jim Butler KIA

The all-new KIA Soul EV is coming to the U.S. and Jim Butler KIA can’t wait to get the new Soul on the lot in St. Louis. The KIA Soul EV is set to make its debut at the Detroit auto show in January.

Powered by a 109-hp electric motor which is good for 210 Ib-ft of torque, the KIA Soul EV is the perfect car for city commuters. The KIA Soul EV has a 27-kWh lithium-ion polymer pack that takes just 25 minutes to be fully charged while using a 10-kilowatt circuit.

The KIA Soul EV goes from 0-60 in less than 12 seconds with a top speed of 90 mph. The maximum range of daily miles is 120 miles. The KIA Soul EV will feature 16-inch wheels, LED rear lamps, and projector-beam headlights. The interior comes equipped with an eight-inch screen to display energy data.

Jim Butler KIA will let you know when the KIA Soul EV will arrive in St. Louis!

Source: Caranddriver.com

The 2014 KIA Forte5 SX Turbo

The all-new 2014 KIA Forte5 SX Turbo will be making its way to Jim Butler KIA in St. Louis. The redesigned forte has been redesigned with improvements and three different body styles.

The 2014 KIA Forte5 SX Turbo will be offered in a formal sedan, a coupe, and a five-door hatch. The KIA Forte5 is bigger and better with 2 inches added on the wheelbase, half-inch longer in length and a bit wider and a little lower.

The performance version of the Forte is the SIX, which features a 1.6-liter turbo four engine. The turbo four engine is good for 201 horsepower and 195 Ib-ft of torque paired with a six-speed manual transmission.  The SIX feels much quicker than what its numbers are.

The 2014 KIA Forte5 SX Turbo has a new chassis with a revised front-strut, and rear-torsion-beam suspension. The Forte5 sits on 225/40-18 Nexen CP67 all-season tires. With the news updates, the 2014 KIA Forte5 SX Turbo has improved all over agility and provides for a smoother ride.

Stay tuned for more information on the 2014 KIA Forte5 SX Turbo and Jim Butler KIA in St. Louis!

Source: caranddriver

The KIA Red Zone Soul- Jim Butler KIA

KIA has now introduced the limited-edition Red Zone Soul. The Red Zone Soul was displayed at this year’s SEMA show. If the Red Zone Soul makes its way to St. Louis, Jim Butler KIA will be sure to let you know!

The KIA Red Zone Soul exterior features red accents on the front and back of the Soul. The roof of the Soul is a contrasting color from the body paint. The KIA Red Zone Soul also sits on 18-inch wheels to really set it apart from other vehicles. 

The interior has the same red details as the exterior and is contrasting to the dark color scheme inside the KIA Red Zone Soul.  Exposed red steering wheel stitching and dashboard accents give the interior a sleek and stylish appearance.

Stay tuned to our blog at Jim Butler KIA for more information on the KIA Red Zone Soul.

Source: caranddriver.com

KIA K900 Coming to Jim Butler KIA

Jim Butler KIA can’t wait for the KIA K900 to finally arrive in the U.S. After a few name changes the K900 made its debut at the L.A. auto show proving to be the vehicle that will take KIA to the next level. The K900 is expected to be in St. Louis sometime next year.

The KIA K900 has direct-injected V-6 and V-8 engines. The base V-6 model is powered by a 3.8-liter V-6 while the K900 V-8 gets a 5.0-liter “Tau.” Both have an eight-speed automatic transmission with 119.9-inch wheelbases.

Both K900 models feature HID headlights, LED fog lights and taillights, rain-sensing wipers, keyless entry and start, heated power-folding side mirrors, complete leather interior, and a 9.2-inch display with navigation, backup camera and front and rear parking sensors.

In addition to the standard features mentioned above, the K900 V-8 model offers 19-inch chrome rollers, LED headlights, a panoramic sunroof, rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitoring and lane-departure warning system.

Jim Butler KIA will let you know when the KIA K900 will arrive in St. Louis!

Employee Spotlight- Alex Luttrell

Alex Luttrell recently joined our Service Team at Jim Butler KIA in Chesterfield. He is our newest Service Advisor, but comes with plenty of experience. Alex transported from Kansas City about 8 years ago to take a job opportunity in the St. Louis area. He grew up rooting for the Kansas City Chiefs, and started every Sunday morning in Kansas City at Arrowhead Stadium for the legendary tailgating that makes it famous.

Now that Alex has grown accustomed to the most eastern side of Missouri, his friends have started to introduce him to Blues Hockey and Cardinals baseball. Another one of his favorite sports teams is the KU Jayhawks basketball team, whom he follows fanatically. If you were to ask Alex what he likes to do the most, it would be to work on project cars of his own or his friends. He has always had that love for cars, and even had a Saab 900 with a big turbo. At some point he would like to get back into tinkering with project cars, but for right now he will be waiting for his soon to be born, baby boy. Alex and his fiance, are expecting their baby boy to arrive any day now so we wish them the best of luck.

Favorite Vehicles
Past - Ferrari 360
Present - 2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

Saying to live by "Life is an adventure."

Favorite thing to do in St. Louis -- Going to Cardinals baseball games and hanging out downtown after the game.

Improved Safety Test Ratings for the 2014 KIA Sorento at Jim Butler KIA

The 2014 KIA Sorento at Jim Butler KIA in St. Louis has received an overall five-star rating by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. With all over improvements, the 2014 KIA Sorento is safer than ever and ready to hit the streets in St. Louis!

With a refined body, revised suspension tuning, and a FlexSteer steering system, the 2014 KIA Sorento is an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick. The 2014 Sorento received five stars in the crash and side crash categories and a four star rating in the rollover test.

The 2014 KIA Sorento at Jim Butler KIA also offers a more powerful V-6 engine, HID headlights, 19-inch chrome wheels and Nappa leather seat trim.

Get the 2014 KIA Sorento at Jim Butler KIA in St. Louis and schedule a test drive today!

   

The All-New 2014 KIA Soul Coming to Jim Butler KIA

The 2014 KIA Soul has been completely transformed and Jim Butler KIA can’t wait to see the transformation on the lot in St. Louis. The new Soul gets a little more of everything, including more advanced technology.

The 2014 KIA Soul has a comfier interior with more room plus ventilated seats for the summer and heated seats for the winter. The Soul has a bigger LCD display with advanced technology like UVO for all your entertainment needs.

The exterior of the 2014 KIA Soul has a sleek finish with Xenon HID headlights that are brighter allowing you to see more. The back of the 2014 KIA Soul features LED tail lights.

Checkout the new 2014 KIA Soul commercial below and stay tuned to Jim Butler KIA to find out when the 2014 KIA Soul will arrive in St. Louis!