Sportage Enters 2016 as CUV Segment Stand-out with Focus on Features

Sportage doesn’t compromise on space and utility, offers St. Louis CUV fans more

The 2016 KIA Sportage CUV will make fans of the 2015 model just as happy with its 2016 offering. Minor changes to the ’16 Sportage make the CUV better-rounded and a boon for any St. Louis family.

Once again, the Sportage will offer three trim levels for 2016: the LX, EX and SX. The biggest focus for KIA on the 2016 was the features and standards for the trim and option packages.

Even the entry LX trim is getting an upgrade for the new model year. The Popular Package on the LX trim adds a touchscreen display with integrated Rear Camera Display as well as auto on/off headlights. This is in addition to the standard features which include a rear spoiler, roof rails, trip computer, rear armrest with cup holders and illuminated sun visors.

The biggest change to the mid-range EX trim is the standard leather trimmed seats, bringing more comfort to the families of St. Louis at a better value! Along with that, a Smart Key with push-button start comes standard. Those who opt for the EX’s Premium Package, they’ll receive the Infinity Premium audio system, front fog lights, integrated turn signals in the heated outside mirrors and a cooled glove box.

For those who live fully loaded, the 2016 KIA Sportage SX is for them. With the SX, new 2016 Sportage owners get everything in the EX Premium Package along with extra features such as dual exhaust pipes, LED Daytime Running Lamps, LED tail lights, aluminum door-scuff plates, unique wheels and grille design and the standard turbocharged engine!

The two classic engine choices will once again be available. The LX and EX models come standard with the 2.4-liter GDI inline four-cylinder engine. This engine is capable of producing 182 horsepower with a maximum 177 lb.-ft. of torque. The SX trim comes with the aforementioned 2.0-L turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine with a booming 260 horsepower and 269 lb.-ft. of torque.

As St. Louis weather can be unpredictable, all-wheel drive is offered across the entire Sportage spectrum. What isn’t unpredictable is the quality and service that Jim Butler KIA offers. If you can’t wait for the 2016 Sportage, we have 2015s available now!

To learn more about the quality KIA vehicles, call Jim Butler KIA today at 636-256-9600 or contact us online. As your St. Louis KIA dealer, we invite you to check out our KIAs in-person at our Chesterfield dealership. If you’re in the St. Louis, Chesterfield Valley, Creve Coeur or Maryland Heights area, stop by our lot at 722 Long Road Crossing in Chesterfield. Here at Jim Butler KIA, you can make your new vehicle purchase with confidence. We are located in Chesterfield, MO, and serve as your St. Louis, Chesterfield Valley, Creve Coeur and Maryland Heights KIA dealer.

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KIA Emerges with Best Finish Ever in J.D. Power Initial Quality Study for 2015

KIA earns spot as best non-premium brand in study as each KIA vehicle improves

As KIA continues to offer quality vehicles to consumers, every current KIA model at Jim Butler KIA in Chesterfield Valley saw an improvement in the 2015 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study (IQS). To top it off, KIA placed second overall and was the highest ranked non-premium make for 2015.

In fact, two vehicles cracked the Top 10 which are the Cadenza and Soul. Other KIA vehicles placing third or better in their respective segments were the Rio, Optima, Sportage, Sedona and Sorento.

In regards to the Sedona, it’s been a habit of redesigned vehicles to take a hit in their first year of redesign in the J.D. Power study — this wasn’t the case with KIA’s minivan.

J.D. Power’s IQS consists of data and surveys from more than 85,000 owners of new 2015 vehicles throughout the first 90 days of purchase. A 233-question study and survey gives manufacturers the critical information they need to improve their vehicles.

KIA “getting it right”

KIA’s sales have more than doubled this decade, and that’s thanks in part to the improving quality and technology of KIA’s vehicles. The labor and passion put into each new KIA, from the versatile Soul to the popular and stylish Optima, is recognized with this latest accolade.

“One of the biggest areas they improved was the audio, communication, entertainment and [navigation], which everyone is struggling with,” Renee Stephens, J.D. Power’s vice president of U.S. Automotive quality, said. “They’re getting it right.”

The ranking is determined by number of problems per 100 vehicles, and KIA found itself placed firmly above such brands as Hyundai, BMW, Lexus, Buick and Mercedes-Benz.

We could go on for days about the Cadenza’s luxurious feel, the Sedona’s top-shelf offerings or the Sorento’s capability, but the best way to learn about the quality of KIA vehicles is to stop by for a test drive and experience first-hand what everyone else is loving about KIA.

To learn more about the quality KIA vehicles, call Jim Butler KIA today at 636-256-9600 or contact us online. As your St. Louis KIA dealer, we invite you to check out our KIAs in-person at our Chesterfield dealership. If you’re in the St. Louis, Chesterfield Valley, Creve Coeur or Maryland Heights area, stop by our lot at 722 Long Road Crossing in Chesterfield. Here at Jim Butler KIA, you can make your new vehicle purchase with confidence. We are located in Chesterfield, MO, and serve as your St. Louis, Chesterfield Valley, Creve Coeur and Maryland Heights KIA dealer.

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KIA Uncovers Specifications, Features for 2016 Sedona

Slight improvements to overall experience include standard back-up camera across all trims

For those in St. Louis who love minivans yet still want a bit more, the 2016 KIA Sedona is just around the corner! KIA has presented an overview of the latest version of its award-winning multi-purpose vehicle and included powertrain, structural, safety and technology specifications.

2015 KIA Sedona

The old cliche “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” certainly holds true for the 2016 Sedona. No major changes were made to the already great 2015 Sedonas at Jim Butler KIA in Chesterfield Valley, but there’s always room for improvement, and KIA made limited changes to its minivan with more.

One change that does stand out, though, is the standard back-up camera across all five trims (L, LX, EX, SX and SXL). This puts a great safety feature in the hands of every 2016 Sedona owner from the entry trim to the highest package. The grand SXL trim sees some exterior additions with an offering of side sills with chrome accents that complement the standard 19-inch chrome wheels according to KIA.

Under the hood, the 2016 Sedona comes with a six-speed Sportmatic automatic transmission mated with a 3.3-liter V6. The V6 is capable of up to 276 horsepower and 248 lb.-ft. of torque.

First-class interior returns

The Sedona breaks the norm of stale and sometimes uncomfortable minivans with its first-class, award-winning interior. The lounge-style seating offers passengers amazing legroom and provides retractable leg rests and airplane-style winged headrests.

2015 KIA Sedona interior

Some styles feature second-row seat cushion heaters for added comfort. The 2016 Sedona SXL trim features standard ultra-soft Nappa leather trim seating surfaces throughout the cabin, the same kind found in the luxurious K900.

Both seven- and eight-passenger seating configurations are available on the ’16 Sedona, while the EX trim level now has standard heated front seats. The L and LX trims are said to have an update on the cloth material’s pattern, and the SX and SXL trim will have eight-passenger seating when equipped with the technology package.

The 2016 Sedona earned itself a NHTSA 5-star overall vehicle safety rating, and a variety of safety and convenience features are available for the new Sedona such as the Surround View Monitor, Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), Forward Collision Warning System (FCWS), Smart Cruise Control (SCC), Blind Spot Detection (BSD) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert.

With these slight changes and upgrades, 2016 KIA Sedona makes the perfect road trip companion or family vehicle! While no release date has been announced, St. Louis KIA fans could expect to see the ’16 Sedona at Jim Butler KIA in Chesterfield Valley by the end of the year.

To learn more about the KIA Sedona, call Jim Butler KIA today at 636-256-9600 or contact us online. As your St. Louis KIA dealer, we invite you to check out the Sedona in-person at our Chesterfield dealership. If you’re in the St. Louis, Chesterfield Valley, Creve Coeur or Maryland Heights area, stop by our lot at 722 Long Road Crossing in Chesterfield. Here at Jim Butler KIA, you can make your Sedona purchase with confidence. We are located in Chesterfield, MO, and serve as your St. Louis, Chesterfield Valley, Creve Coeur and Maryland Heights KIA dealer.

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KIA Motors America Sells All-Time High in May 2015

More than 60,000 vehicles sold across America last month; Jim Butler KIA would like to thank its KIA customers

KIA is gaining popularity quickly as KIA Motors America announced its all-time sales record for a single month with 62,433 for May 2015. This isn’t just a record for the month of May, though — that’s for KIA’s history of selling vehicles in the United States!

Jim Butler KIA would like to thank its customers who purchased a new KIA last month. Without the sales from Chesterfield Valley, St. Charles, Creve Coeur and the entire St. Louis area, KIA would not have numbers like this. When KIA Motors America performs well, it’s a reflection on Jim Butler KIA and vice versa.

KIA’s Top 3 vehicles for May 2015 were the outstanding Optima, the stylish Soul and the strong Sorento, respectively. All three of these vehicles are on pace to sell more than 100,000 country-wide each for 2015, and all three of these excellent vehicles are available at Jim Butler KIA in Chesterfield Valley!



Great lease and financing deals are available at Jim Butler KIA! Right now, the Summer’s on Us sales event offers St. Louis KIA Optima, Sedona and Forte fans quite a treat. Purchase one of these three vehicles new and finance through KMF at 0 percent for 66 months, and Jim Butler KIA will make your first three payments! That’s right; your summer’s payments are on us!

With numbers like these, it’s time to check out what the KIA Butler can do for you! Thanks once again to all our new and loyal St. Louis KIA customers! We couldn’t do this alone. Here’s to an even bigger June!

To learn more about the award-winning KIAs, call Jim Butler KIA today at 636-256-9600. As your St. Louis KIA dealer, we invite you to check out these fantastic vehicles in-person at our Chesterfield dealership. If you’re in the St. Louis, Chesterfield Valley, Creve Coeur or Maryland Heights area, stop by our lot at 722 Long Road Crossing in Chesterfield. Here at Jim Butler KIA, you can make your KIA purchases with confidence. We are located in Chesterfield, MO, and serve as your St. Louis, Chesterfield Valley, Creve Coeur and Maryland Heights KIA dealer.

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KIA Soul Listed Among the Most Recommended by Autoblog

Affordability, Modern Design contributes to Soul’s spot on the list

Autoblog researches and reports on thousands of vehicles and makes lists for various prospective buyers depending on what they are in the market for. One of the vehicles that comes up most often is the KIA Soul, available at Jim Butler KIA in Chesterfield Valley!

Autoblog contends that “if a car is good enough to recommend once, it's good enough to recommend to everyone,” which is the reason for compiling a list of cars such as the KIA Soul that are so highly and often favored.

The KIA Soul is praised by Autoblog for its cost-effectiveness and appealing style. With a new KIA Soul, owners can have the SUV experience without the SUV enormity. This also aids the Soul’s up to 31 MPG Hwy. New St. Louis Soul owners will enjoy the Soul’s standard 1.6L 4-cylinder engine or the optional 2.0L 4-cylinder engine.

Autoblog likes its fresh and modern design and quality interior which is tailored for comfort. Great interior features in the 2015 Soul include Ventilated/Heated Seats, Panoramic Sunroof and the unique color changing interior lighting that can change with the mood of your music!

For recent college graduates or those starting a new family, Autoblog recommends the Soul for Millennials. For those in this market, Jim Butler KIA in St. Louis has a wide variety of new Souls to choose from!

To learn more about the award-winning 2015 KIA Soul, call Jim Butler KIA today at 636-256-9600. As your St. Louis KIA dealer, we invite you to check out the Soul in-person at our Chesterfield dealership. If you’re in the St. Louis, Chesterfield Valley, Creve Coeur or Maryland Heights area, stop by our lot at 722 Long Road Crossing in Chesterfield. Here at Jim Butler KIA, you can make your Soul purchase with confidence. We are located in Chesterfield, MO, and serve as your St. Louis, Chesterfield Valley, Creve Coeur and Maryland Heights KIA dealer.

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September Tentatively Set for 2016 Sportage Unveiling

Spy shots show ’16 Sportage’s improved interior and first major redesign since 2011

Another 2016 KIA model has been spied — this time, it’s the Sportage, and a possible reveal date has been pinned in September at the Frankfurt Auto Show.

Shots of the interior have made their rounds on the Internet, and major changes include the equipment and quality of the cabin. A three-spoked steering wheel has been confirmed in some of the shots as well as vertical air vents, and a center-console infotainment system is somewhat visible. The rest of the dashboard is under covers.

For the exterior, the 2016 Sportage appears to have an updated “tiger nose” grille, and the overall design appears to be influenced by a concept dubbed the KX3 from 2014. The lower grille has a larger opening.

The headlights have been repositioned and have a Porsche-like influence. Longer rear doors and a dual exhaust system have also been seen. The Sportage’s rear end gets LED taillights while keeping its bumper-mounted turn signals and backup lights.

Two choices are likely for the 2016 Sportage: 1.2-liter turbocharged and a 1.6-L with 204 horsepower. These engines also are slated to be mated with a seven-speed dual clutch transmission.

It also sounds as if the Sportage will be revealed to the public at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September. It might be a bit after that before the 2016 KIA Sportage goes on sale in the U.S., but when it does, think Jim Butler KIA in Chesterfield Valley!

To learn more about the KIA Sportage, call Jim Butler KIA today at 636-256-9600. As your St. Louis Kia dealer, we invite you to check out the Sportage in-person at our Chesterfield dealership. If you’re in the St. Louis, Chesterfield Valley, Creve Coeur or Maryland Heights area, stop by our lot at 722 Long Road Crossing in Chesterfield. Here at Jim Butler Kia, you can make your Sportage purchase with confidence. We are located in Chesterfield, MO, and serve as your St. Louis, Chesterfield Valley, Creve Coeur and Maryland Heights Kia dealer.

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One of the Cool Kids: Soul Lands on KBB Coolest Under $18K 2015 List

Versatility, Style among reasons why 2015 Soul earns place for fourth straight year

 The 2015 KIA Soul at Jim Butler KIA in Chesterfield Valley is known for its unique look and popularity, and the same Souls have earned a spot on Kelley Blue Book’s (KBB) annual Coolest New Car’s Under $18,000 List. This year marks the fourth consecutive year that the Soul has been named to KBB’s list.

The Soul urban hatchback has been quite a popular choice among compact SUV buyers, and the second generation KIA Soul’s place on the KBB’s Coolest of 2015 list backs up its numbers. SUV fans who perhaps don’t need a full-size vehicle can find what they need in a 2015 Soul.

It’s not just the sales numbers that back up the Soul’s awards. The 2015 KIA Soul’s style and versatility played a big role in the decision.

“Some cool vehicles aren’t very versatile, but the Kia Soul made our list of the 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000 just because it is so versatile,” Jack Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst for Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com said. “On the road, the Soul’s funky, squared-off shape won’t be mistaken for anything else, and standing out is cool. At the same time, its collection of useful features and its interior versatility at a very affordable price add significantly to its overall cool quotient.”

Umbra Color Package enhances Soul’s “cool quotient”

The Soul’s highest trim level for 2015 features new options for both the interior and exterior. The Exclaim model is available with the Umber Color Package. Owners can choose between Fathom Blue or Cloud white for the exterior color as well as Gloss Black wheel inserts. For the interior, premium Nappa leather seating surfaces and door armrest accents give the KIA Soul Exclaim an extra cool touch.

Two different engines power the 2015 Soul’s three trim levels. The entry Base trim is powered by a GDI 1.6-liter DOHC 4-cylinder GAMMA engine. This efficient engine produces up to 130-horsepower and up to 118 lb.-ft. of torque; it’s mated with either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission.

The Plus and Exclaim trims find their power from the 2.0-L engine with up to 164 hp and torque of 151 lb.-ft. These two levels are exclusive with the automatic transmission.

The 2015 Soul is a capable, affordable, unique yet great choice for a family vehicle. Jim Butler KIA in Chesterfield Valley has a variety of 2015 Souls to choose from!

To learn more about the award-winning 2015 KIA Soul, call Jim Butler KIA today at 636-256-9600. As your St. Louis Kia dealer, we invite you to check out the Soul in-person at our Chesterfield dealership. If you’re in the St. Louis, Chesterfield Valley, Creve Coeur or Maryland Heights area, stop by our lot at 722 Long Road Crossing in Chesterfield. Here at Jim Butler Kia, you can make your Soul purchase with confidence. We are located in Chesterfield, MO, and serve as your St. Louis, Chesterfield Valley, Creve Coeur and Maryland Heights Kia dealer.

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