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The refreshed 2017 Kia Forte may not be available at King Kia yet, but we wanted to give our customers near Gaithersburg, Rockville, Bethesda, Germantown, and Silver Spring, MD an exclusive first look at all of the details! Check them out below so you can be ready for your test drive when the Forte arrives at 953 N Frederick Ave in Gaithersburg, MD 20879. Trims: The 2017 Kia Forte will now be available in three trims: the base-trim LX, the sporty S, and top-trim EX. Exterior: The 2017 Kia Forte will feature several European-styling enhancements including a new front bumper, newly designed headlights, and a new “tiger nose” grille. Interior: The LX and S will have upgraded cloth material seats, while the EX will come standard with leather and heated front seats as well as dual-zone automatic temperature control and a push-button start. Technology: The S and EX come standard with UVO3 telematics and smartphone compatibility via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Drive Mode System will be available on some trims, which allows the driver to switch from Normal, Eco, and Sport Mode. Safety: Advanced driver assistance systems will be available for the 2017 Kia Forte, including Forward Collision Warning, Autonomous Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Detection, Lane Departure Warning, and Rear-Cross Traffic Alert. Performance: The 2017 Kia Forte will receive an upgraded standard 2.0 Liter Atkinson Four-Cylinder Engine, which produces 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque. Six-Speed Manual and Automatic Transmissions are both available. We can’t wait for this refreshed new vehicle to arrive! Check back on our blog for more 2017 Kia Forte details. "2017 FORTE OVERVIEW." 2017 FORTE OVERVIEW. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 June 2016. < http://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/11545/2017-forte-overview2 >.

Kia Motors set an enormous precedent during the 2016 Initial Quality Study (IQS) as the first non-premium brand to top J.D. Power’s rankings in 27 years. The IQS, which is now in its 30th year, surveys new vehicle owners in 26 segments to determine the vehicle’s performance and the owner’s experience during the first 90 days of their ownership. In recent years, Kia has undergone a drastic change and has emerged as an automotive leader in quality, technology, and design. The results from this year’s IQS reflect this transformation, coming in second place in the industry. Vehicles like the 2016 Kia Sportage and 2016 Kia Soul led the way in their segments, while the 2016 Kia Rio, 2016 Kia Sorento, and 2016 Kia Forte all placed in the top three of their segments. “Ranking number one in the entire industry for initial quality is the result of Kia’s decade-long focus on craftsmanship and continuous improvement, and reflects the voice of our customers, which is the ultimate affirmation,” said Michael Sprague, chief operating officer and EVP, Kia Motors America. “As the highest ranked brand in the industry, there is no doubt Kia is a world-class automaker.” Schedule your test drive to experience any of our new Kia vehicles at King Kia today! "Kia Motors Ranked Number One in the Auto Industry for Initial Quality by J.D. Power." KIA MOTORS RANKED NUMBER ONE IN THE AUTO INDUSTRY FOR INITIAL QUALITY BY J.D. POWER. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 June 2016. < http://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/11543/kia-motors-ranked-number-one-in-the-auto-industry-for-initial-quality-by-jd-power >.

As all Kia owners already know, Kia Motors America works tirelessly to ensure that each and every model in their vehicle lineup offers world-class quality and reliability. This commitment has now been recognized with the honorable distinction of Strategic Vision’s Total Quality Impact Award. Strategic Vision, a research-based consultancy, surveyed more than 39,000 new-vehicle owners and confirmed Kia as the highest quality brand under $26,000. The Kia Sorento and Sedona both assisted by achieving the highest scores in their segments. “The latest Strategic Vision Total Quality Impact data is further proof of the ‘New Kia’s’ standing as a leader in design, quality, technology and value,” said Orth Hedrick, vice president of product planning, Kia Motors America.  “The Sorento and Sedona are prime examples of Kia’s commitment to surpassing consumers’ expectations in everything we do, and the Total Quality Impact recognition is especially gratifying as it represents the voice of our customers.” "Kia Motors Recognized as One of the Highest Quality Brands in the Auto Industry by Strategic Vision." KIA MOTORS RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY BRANDS IN THE AUTO INDUSTRY BY STRATEGIC VISION. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 June 2016. < http://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/11536/kia-motors-recognized-as-one-of-the-highest-quality-brands-in-the-auto-industry-by-strategic-vision >.

King Kia wants to take a moment to wish a very Happy Father’s Day to all dads who will be celebrating this Sunday! We hope to see you here again soon where we’ll be happy to help you with all of your vehicle needs!

The 2016 AutoPacific Satisfaction Awards is an annual event that recognizes the most satisfying vehicles for sale in the United States. AutoPacific, a California-based research firm conducts over 65,000 surveys with new 2015-2016 vehicle owners. The surveys seek to measure owner satisfaction based on a number of categories including convenience, fuel economy, performance, and comfort. This year, Kia Motors ranked the highest among popular brands and fifth in the industry overall, ahead of several luxury brands including BMW, Porsche, Audi, and Mercedes-Benz. Additionally, The 2016 Kia Soul, Optima, and Sedona were VSA segment winners. “AutoPacific’s Vehicle Satisfaction Awards have become an industry benchmark for measuring how satisfied owners are with their new vehicle, and we are thrilled to see the incredibly high level of satisfaction our customers are experiencing with our vehicles,” said Orth Hedrick, vice president of product planning, Kia Motors America.  “The Soul, Optima and Sedona are all expertly crafted vehicles and represent just how far the Kia brand has come.” "Kia Motors Ranks Highest Among All Popular Brands in 2016 AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards." KIA MOTORS RANKS HIGHEST AMONG ALL POPULAR BRANDS IN 2016 AUTOPACIFIC VEHICLE SATISFACTION AWARDS. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 June 2016. < http://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/11532/kia-motors-ranks-highest-among-all-popular-brands-in-2016-autopacific-vehicle-satisfaction-awards >. Schedule your test drive with us today to experience the Soul, Optima, Sedona, or any other new Kia vehicle!

If you are interested in the 2017 Kia Sorento then good news because this all-new model is now available here at King Kia. If you live near Gaithersburg, Rockville, Bethesda, Germantown, and Silver Spring, MD then you can head on over to our dealership anytime and take this all-new SUV out for a test drive. However, if you want to do a bit more research on this vehicle first then you should read through our new Research & Review page. Be sure to check out this new page to read all about the seven different trim level options that are available for this vehicle along with the three different engines that provide power to each of them. This page will also list out all of the different features that come standard on the different trims. Some of these features include Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), Hill Start Assist Control (HAC), Brake Assist System (BAS), BLUETOOTH® Wireless Technology Hands-Free Connectivity, EcoMinder® Fuel-Efficiency Indicator, Remote Keyless Entry, 17" Alloy Wheels, Speed-Sensing Lock and Impact Sensing Unlock, Remote Keyless Entry, and much more.

The ninth annual list of Parents Magazine and Edmund.com’s “10 Best Family Cars of 2016” will appear in the magazine’s July 2016 issue, and so will the ten lucky vehicles who received this prestigious honor, including the 2016 Kia Optima and 2016 Kia Soul. The parenting and automotive experts evaluated hundreds of cars based on their safety, performance, and family-friendly features. Kia is only one of two car brands that has two of their vehicles on the list. “Kia places a priority on safety as well as packing our vehicles with innovative and easy-to-use features at an outstanding value, and the recognition from Parents magazine and Edmunds.com validates our efforts,” said Orth Hedrick, vice president of product planning, KMA.  “The Optima and Soul have numerous features geared toward families who are looking for advanced driver assistance systems, cutting-edge technology, spacious passenger seating and ample cargo capacity.” The July issue of Parents Magazine is available June 14th! "Kia Optima and Soul Named Among the Best Family Cars of 2016 by Parents Magazine and Edmunds.com." N.p., n.d. Web. 06 June 2016. < http://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/11528/kia-optima-and-soul-named-among-the-best-family-cars-of-2016-by-parents-magazine-and-edmundscom >.

This week, Kia Motors America announced it has experienced its best May sales numbers on record. Sales totaled 62,926 units, which means this is the fourth monthly sales record in 2016 out of five months. Leading the pack was the Kia Sportage which sold a total of 8,568 units compared to last May’s 4,487 units and the Kia Sorento whose sales totaled 11,914 units. “Our popular ‘Summer’s On Us’ sales event generated significant showroom traffic, and we reached new heights in May despite two fewer selling days this year and an overall slowing of sales seen throughout the industry,” said Michael Sprague, chief operating officer and EVP, KMA. “With the all-new Sportage attracting more customers than ever before, and the return of our music-loving hamsters in a new campaign for the Soul, we are confident customers will continue to discover all that the ‘New Kia’ has to offer.” Test drive the Sorento, Sportage, Soul, or any new Kia at King Kia today! "KIA MOTORS AMERICA ANNOUNCES RECORD MAY SALES." KIA MOTORS AMERICA ANNOUNCES RECORD MAY SALES. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 June 2016. < http://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/11524/kia-motors-america-announces-record-may-sales2 >.

Everyone’s favorite hamsters are back and better than ever! In the new Kia Soul commercial, Kia Motors America and their furry friends invite you to “Share Some Soul.” With all the negativity and dividedness in our world, it’s hard to focus on the good. That’s why the Kia hamsters have decided to bring people from different backgrounds and cultures to share some soul. We dare you to watch the video above without smiling!

Happy Memorial Day from all of us at King Kia! We hope you celebrate this weekend by taking advantage of our incredible Memorial Day deals specials. But whatever your plans are, we hope they are fun, relaxing and we hope that you stay safe! Don’t forget to take a moment to thank the people in your life who serve and have served.

King Kia will soon be releasing a Research & Review page on the 2017 Kia Sorento for all of our customers from Gaithersburg, Rockville, Bethesda, Germantown, and Silver Springs, MD. If you prefer to learn all about a vehicle before you stop in to take it out for a test drive then this page will be exactly what you are looking for. The best part is that you will not have to spend hours searching for content since we have already done that part for you and put all the information together in one convenient spot. We will announce once this page has been released so be sure to look out for its arrival and check it out!

Since 1944, Kia Motors has undergone vast transformations and expansions. It began as a small bicycle and motorcycle parts manufacturer, and by the 1960s they emerged onto the car scene. In 1962, they released the K-360, which was a three-wheel vehicle, and quickly replaced it with the T-600, a very rare model which there are only three known vehicles left in the world. The Brisa was released in 1974 and was the first domestically produced passenger car. This allowed Kia to expand their global presence, as it was the first vehicle that was exported. Production of the Brisa ended in 1981, but by then Kia was on to bigger and better vehicles, like the Bongo pick up and minibus. The subcompact Kia Pride was the inspiration for the well-known Rio, and one of the Kia’s most iconic vehicles. These days, we see Kia merging into the luxury vehicle market, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for them! Person, and Jared Rosenholtz. "Kia Takes Us Back Through Its History To Prove How Far Its Cars Have Come." CarBuzz. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 May 2016. < http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2016/5/3/Kia-Takes-Us-Back-Through-Its-History-To-Prove-How-Far-Its-Cars-Have-Come-7733356/ >.