The 2016 KIA Optima Wins Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick Plus Award

The 2016 KIA Optima earned the most distinguished safety award from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Top Safety Pick Plus award has been revised and is more rigorous from the previous years. Each vehicle must earn “good” ratings in the five crashworthiness tests, “advanced” or “superior” rating for front crash prevention in order to qualify for the award, and have driver assistance technologies to aid in crash prevention.

The 2016 Optima features a wide range of safety features including:

• Rear-camera display
• 360-degree Surround-View Monitor (SX and SXL Trims Only)
• Advanced Smart Cruise Control
• Lane Departure Warning System
• Blind Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Front Collison Warning System
• Lane Departure Warning
• Rear Parking Assist

The all-new Kia Optima has significantly improved because of its extensive use of Advanced High Strength Steel and with 51-percent of the body-in-white consisting of Advanced High Strength Steel that has improved by 39-percent. Furthermore, the Optima has more than a football field’s length of structural adhesives.

The all-new 2016 Kia Optima features an athletic identity but rides on a longer and wider chasis. It comes in three engine choices. The newest engine has a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that is mated to a seven-speed Dual Clutch Transmission. The all-new KIA is roomier and has a luxurious cabin that comes standard on five trims (LX, LX 1.6T, EX, SX, and SXL).

The 2016 KIA Sedona Is Named Autotrader's Must Test Drive Vehicle

The 2016 KIA Sedona was picked as one of Autotrader’s Must Test Drive Vehicles for 2016. To be selected for the Autotrader 2016 Must Test Drive, car shoppers must be able to purchase the vehicle at the time of the award announcement. The model must be current or the upcoming year and have a base price under $75,000. Award winners must score at least 4 out of 5 in five different catergories: exterior styling, interior quality, cargo capacity, included and available technology, and ride quality.

The KIA Sedona did not sacrifice style for functionality. The minivan is ultra-functional, stylish, and the best minivan on the market. There are multiple interior textures and colors and offers a quiet ride that feels more like a luxury sedan than a family wagon.  The second-row reclines to look up at the huge sunroof over the middle and third row seats.

Jim Butler KIA is very excited about the well-deserved award that the 2016 KIA Sedona has won. For more information please visit www.JimButlerKIA.com or call 844-921-4067.

2017 KIA Sportage Wins Top Safety Pick Plus Award

The 2017 Sportage earned the most distinguished safety award from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Top Safety Pick Plus award has been revised and is more rigorous from the previous years. Each vehicle must earn “good” ratings in the five crash-worthiness tests, “advanced” or “superior” rating for front crash prevention in order to qualify for the award, and have driver assistance technologies to aid in crash prevention.

The 2017 Sportage features a wide range of safety features including:
• Autonomous Emergency Braking
• Lane Departure Warning System
• Blind Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Bi-HID headlights with Dynamic Bending Light technology
• High-Beam Assist
• Front Parking Assist
• Rear Parking Assist

The all-new KIA Sportage has significantly improved because of its extensive use of Advanced High Strength Steel and with 51-percent of the body-in-white consisting of Advanced High Strength Steel that has improved by 39-percent. Furthermore, the Sportage has more than a football field’s length of structural adhesives.

The all-new 2017 KIA Sportage features significant suspension, steering improvements, and intelligent AWD. It comes in three trim levels. The SX trim has a 2.0-liter inline-four with 240 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft of torque. The LX and EX trims use a 2.4-liter engine that puts out 181 horsepower and 175 lb-ft. The Sportage is the first Kia to offer UVO3, featuring 14 telematics services, eight GB of music storage, and access to onscreen apps and Wi-Fi tethering capability, complete with Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, all which are free of charge.

The 2016 Kia Optima earns the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Pick+ Award

The newly redesigned 2016 Kia Optima was awarded the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Pick+.  To earn this award, the 2016 Optima had to be rated as ‘good’ in all tests, including the small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength, and head restraint test. The Optima also had to earn an advanced or superior for the front crash protection system test. Not only did the Optima pass but it was able to avoid collision at both 12 mph and 25 mph.

Jim Butler Kia is excited to have such a safe, affordable, and fun car on its lot. It has made an excellent addition to the fleet and will continue to be a customer favorite.

The 2017 Kia Cadenza is a force to be reckoned with

The all-new 2017 Kia Cadenza is a force to be reckoned with. It truly shines with a stiffer and lighter chassis. The new Cadenza has a stronger body structure, advanced technology for connectivity and driver experience, and powertrain enhancement for a superior experience behind the wheel. The Cadenza doesn’t stop there; it has an eight-speed transmission and tremendously enhanced driving dynamics.

With a 3.3-liter V6 engine, it is estimated that the Cadenza will have a 290 horsepower. However the exact numbers will be released closer to the vehicles on-sale date. Kia’s first front-wheel drive based eight-speed automatic transmission will be pushing power to the Cadenza’s front wheels.

The 2017 Cadenza’s interior will feature Head Up Display, which shows driver information such as speed and turn-by-turn navigation directions on the windshield level with the driver’s eyesight. The Surround View Monitor system and software has been enhanced for a clearer birds-eye view of the vehicles surrounding area. The Surround View Monitor has also added reverse guidelines, which will provide confidence when backing into cramped spaces. Other amenities include: a wireless smartphone charger, UVO system featuring Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 12-speaker Harman/Kardon system, and ClariFi music restoration technology option.

The driving experience offers Advanced Smart Cruise Control and stop-and-go functionality, Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking, and Lane Departure Warning. A first for the Kia is the Smart Blind Spot Detection System that senses unintentional drifting toward neighboring vehicles and automatically brakes the opposite front wheel to help maintain the vehicles intended course.

Jim Butler Kia has always loved the Cadenza, but they are seriously looking forward to these awesome upgrades. The 2017 Kia Cadenza will make a great addition to the Kia family.

Kia Sorento Awarded Truecar Pre-Owned Value Award

Jim Butler Kia was pleased to hear that the Kia Sorento was given the Truecar Pre-Owned Value Award. This award is given to the top previously owned vehicle that represents excellent value for consumers based on future resale value over the next three years. Not only does the Kia Sorento offer the best resale value, but it is larger and more capable than ever.

 The Sorento has plenty of space for passengers and cargo, offers five trim levels, and customers have the choice between three engines – one being the 240 horsepower 2.0L turbocharged inline-4. The Sorento has a world-class design and technology, while still being and affordable and smart purchase. For more information on the Kia Sorento, please visit Jimbutlerkia.com or call 636-256-9600.

A New Four-Door Coupe is Coming to Town

Kia has been teasing the idea of building a sporty four-door model. According to Seoul, the Korean automaker will stop showboating and finally put one into production, and it will come out spring of 2017.

The power will reportedly come in from engines displacing 2.0, 2.2, and 3.0 liters. Jim Butler Kia has been waiting for Kia to capitalize on a more sportier, youthful, coupe; The four-door coupe will only add to the success of the Kia brand.

The new Kia is reported to be released  in May 2017, with a targeted annual production of 60,000 vehicles worldwide.