Redefining Modern, Redefining Minivan!

For 2017, Kia made several product enhancements to the Kia Sedona, making it the perfect minivan for St. Louis families.

Because of these enhancements, 2017 KIA Sedona has been awarded a Top-Safety Pick+ Award from the IIHS when equipped with forward collision warning. The new Sedona offers a new technology package and many advanced driver assisted features, including: optional automatic braking technology, a front crash prevention system and forward collision warnings. Other additions include a new UVO e-Services system with the added smartphone connectivity of Apple CarPlayTM2 and Android AutoTM3, an upgraded High-Intensity-Discharge headlight system with Dynamic Bending Light (DBL) and an Acoustic Windshield.

Want to check out the beloved minivan for yourself? Pick-up your Sedona today at Jim Butler Kia in St. Louis, MO!

All-New Vehicle in KIA's Future?

*Photo from AutoGuide.com

Attention St. Louis drivers! The KIA Stonic has been spotted. The vehicle has not been officially confirmed, but KIA recently trademarked the name. However, the photographs confirm KIA is working on a subcompact crossover.

We may not know much about this all-new KIA vehicle, but it is expected that the KIA Stonic will debut some sort of turbo 4-cylinder engine and standard front wheel drive with optional four-wheel drive. From the photographs, it looks like the RIO but will be lifted with more body cladding, ground clearance and roof rails. The Stonic is also expected to be available with the latest safety and driver assistance technology.

It is rumored to debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. We will keep you updated on the progress of the Stonic but in the meantime, stop by Jim Butler KIA and shop our available inventory!

The 2017 KIA Niro is the first of its kind!

“It’s rare that we come across a new car that hits all the right notes. So it’s hard to restrain our enthusiasm for the new Kia Niro, a small hybrid crossover.”

The 2017 KIA Niro is the first of its kind; a new approach to what a hybrid crossover can be. Unlike other hybrid vehicles you will NOT have to compromise! It is designed to give St. Louis drivers both benefits of a crossover and hybrid vehicle. It comes with a highly responsive, smooth-shifting dual-clutch automatic transmission and achieves an EPA-estimated 50mpg combine with a near 600-mile range. The Niro also offers more interior volume room than any other hybrid.

The KIA Niro has recently started arriving in St. Louis! Come to Jim Butler KIA to experience pure fun behind the wheel of the KIA Niro! http://bit.ly/2mfl6wD

Best Cars for the Money Award!

Jim Butler KIA has only the best of the best for St. Louis drivers and their families! Recently, the 2017 KIA Soul and Sorento received 2017 Best Cars for the Money awards from U.S. News & World Report! The Soul received the Best Compact car for the money, while the Sorento received Best 3-Row SUV for the money.

 “The Kia Soul and Kia Sorento were both named as winners in our Best Cars for the Money Awards because both present excellent long-term value in their respective classes. The Soul stands out among compact cars for its abundance of cargo and passenger space and modern interior design, all for an excellent price,” said Colin Aylesworth, U.S. News Senior Editor. “Like the Soul, the Sorento presents a great value to shoppers in the midsize SUV class. In addition to a great starting price, the Sorento offers user-friendly tech features, great fuel economy with its base engine, and available third-row seating.”

The Soul Exclaim offers different trims for a personalized driving experience, 201-hp 1.6-liter turbocharged engine (adding 40 horsepower), and 28 MPG (city and highway combined). The power behind the Soul comes with performance, which has been upgraded to a 7-speed Dual Clutch transmission, giving the driver an engaged driving experience.

The 2017 Sorento has been upgraded and now offers a wide variety of safety features, also making this an IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus! It comes equipped with features such as autonomous emergency braking and braking and dynamic bending lights to give you piece of mind on the road.

With all these awards, why wouldn't you make a KIA your next vehicle purchase? Stop by Jim Butler KIA in St. Louis for all your KIA needs!

2017 KIA Soul Turbo!

Let the 2017 KIA Soul Turbo rekindle your love for driving! It’s been given a facelift sure to entice all St. Louis drivers. These minor styling tweaks as well as several mechanical improvements will have you running to Jim Butler Kia!

The new Soul’s exterior remains relatively the same with just a few minor changes, including a red Soul badge, red accent lines on the side and up the front, and bright dual exhaust tips. The interior is where you notice the difference. It’s now built with high-quality materials and soft-touch surfaces. The 2017 Kia Soul Turbo comes equipped with a flat-bottom steering wheel and an infotainment system that has been upgraded with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Lastly, it comes with a 1.6L T-GDI turbo engine with 21 horsepower.

Come by Jim Butler Kia and fall in love with the 2017 KIA Soul!

Record Year End for KIA Motors

KIA Motors finished the year strong, with more 2016 awards for their reliability and quality than ever! KIA Motors also increased their sales by 3.5 percent over 2015, further demonstrating that KIA’s are quickly becoming the “hot” new cars on the road.

“From J.D. Power and Consumer Reports to many other respected third-party experts, KIA has never been more highly rated for quality and dependability, and customers flocked to our showrooms in December and throughout 2016 to experience all that the ‘New KIA’ offers,” said Michael Sprague, chief operating officer and EVP, KMA. “No auto brand has experienced greater growth in the U.S. over the last 20-plus years, and Kia will be on the offensive once again in 2017 with several new products in the pipeline that will continue challenging everything people think they know about this brand.”

KIA’s record-breaking year included several standout performances, including:

• Four nameplates – Soul, Optima, Sorento and Forte – surpassing the 100,000-unit mark for the first time in company history
• The iconic Soul urban passenger vehicle earning the title of best-selling Kia in the U.S.
• Best-ever annual sales for the Sportage compact CUV and Forte family of compact cars, up more than 50 percent and 30 percent, respectively, over 2015
• Double-digit year-over-year increases for Rio and Sedona

To check out any of these award-winning vehicles for yourself, visit us at Jim Butler KIA located in Chesterfield, MO!

Source: KIA Media

Kia Niro Set a Guinness World Record

The 2017 KIA Niro is breaking records with its performance capabilities!

Back in December, the KIA Niro, KIA’s Crossover Hybrid Vehicle, took home a Guinness World Record title for the lowest fuel consumption for driving across the United States. It drove from Los Angeles to New York City with an amazing 76.6 MPG, making this the new record-setting mark!

Wayne Gerdes of Carlsbad, California and Robert Winger of Williamsburg, Virginia traveled from the West Coast to the East Coast in the Niro EX (total of 3,715.4 miles) on just 48.5 gallons of gas – that’s just 4.1 tanks! 

“We’re extremely pleased with the Niro’s record-breaking performance,” stated Orth Hedrick, vice president, product planning KMA. “We set out to build a vehicle that offers real-word utility, great looks and fantastic mileage, and setting the Guinness World Record title confirms our achievement.”

The KIA Niro is the first of its kind. It has closed the gap between outstanding fuel economy and compact crossover utility, as well as creating an ultimate driving experience for all St. Louis drivers.

Its high-efficiency 1.6L GDI engine and a smooth-transitioning dual-clutch automatic transmission contribute to this truly unique driving experience.

The KIA Niro will provide any St. Louis driver with pure fun and fuel efficiency behind the wheel, so be on the lookout because the 2017 Niro should be rolling into Jim Butler KIA soon!