The all-new 2017 Kia Soul has been recognized by Car and Driver by earning a spot on the publication’s 10 Best Trucks and SUVs list. This model stood out against the other top competitors in its segment with its fun and flashy design along with its long list of features available for each of the three trim level options.
“We are honored that Car and Driver has named the Soul to its ‘10Best Trucks and SUVs’ list,” said Orth Hedrick, vice president, product planning KMA. “The Soul has been an extraordinary success story for the Kia brand, and earning this award is a testament to our continued commitment to world-class quality and top-notch design that can be – in the Soul’s case – as funky as it is functional.”
The 10 Best Trucks and SUVs awards are an extension to the main 10 Best awards which are presented each January. The Truck and SUV award are segment-specific with one vehicle being selected as the top choice in each of the ten segments (subcompact SUV, subcompact luxury SUV, compact SUV, compact luxury SUV, mid-size SUV, mid-size luxury SUV, large SUV, mid-size pickup, full-size pickup, and van). In order to be eligible for these awards a vehicle had to be new or significantly redesigned for the 2017 model year, be on sale in January 2017, and have a base price no higher than $80,000.
“KIA SOUL EARNS CAR AND DRIVER 10BEST TRUCKS AND SUVs AWARD.” Kia Motors America Newsroom. N.p., 6 Dec. 2016. Web. 07 Dec. 2016. <http://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/11912/kia-soul-earns-car-and-driver-10best-trucks-and-suvs-award>.
2017 Kia Soul Research & Review Page Released
We are pleased to announce to all of our customers that our new Research and Review page on the 2017 Kia Soul has been released right here on the King Kia website. If you are interested in any of the three trim levels (Base, Plus, or Exclaim) and you live near Gaithersburg, Rockville, Bethesda, Germantown, and Silver Spring, MD then you are definitely going to want to check this page out.
The 2017 Kia Soul has an engine option for each trim level and it comes equipped with an abundance of safety and convenience features. Some available features include Hill Start Assist Control, Vehicle Stability Management, BLUETOOTH® Wireless Technology Hands-Free Connectivity with Steering-Wheel-Mounted Controls, Power Door Locks with Two-Turn Entry System, FlexSteer™, Front Fog Lights, Active Eco System, and Heated Dual Body-Color Power Mirrors with Mirror-Mounted LED Turn-Signal Indicators.
To learn more about this model check out our Research & Review page, then come in to see us at 953 N Frederick Ave Gaithersburg, MD 20879 for a test drive.
A new November sales record has been set by Kia Motors America making this the seventh month this year that they have achieved a new sales record. Total sales for November were 15.3 percent higher than what the brand reached in November 2015, ending the month with an outstanding 52,504 units sold! The Soul and Optima were the highest-selling vehicles for the month with Optima sales reaching 12,330 units and Soul sales up 24.3 percent to reach a total of 12,482 units sold for the month.
“With the election occupying everyone’s attention early in the month, sales picked up throughout November and culminated in a strong Black Friday weekend as our ‘Holidays On Us’ sales event drew significant showroom traffic,” said Michael Sprague, chief operating officer and EVP, KMA. “With third-party experts continuing to validate the new Kia as a world-class automaker, and the arrivals of the all-new Cadenza and first-ever turbocharged Soul, we are well positioned to finish strong and carry that momentum into the New Year.”
More November Sales:
- Rio sales increased 60.4 percent to reach 1,440 units
- Forte sales increased 61.9 percent to reach 8,111 units
- Cadenza sales reached 268 units
- Sportage sales increased 33.2 percent to reach 5,608 units
- Sorento sales increased 7.4 percent to reach 9,698 units
- Sedona sales increased 12.1 percent to reach 2,515 units
“KIA MOTORS AMERICA ANNOUNCES RECORD NOVEMBER SALES.” Kia Motors America Newsroom. N.p., 1 Dec. 2016. Web. 02 Dec. 2016. <http://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/11908/kia-motors-america-announces-record-november-sales3>.
Anyone who is a fan of Buzzfeed is probably familiar with “The Try Guys”. They are a group of four young men who try different trends and scenarios to see how they would fare in each situation. They have tried being bald, ancient Olympic games, turning into monsters, being photoshopped like women, and much more. Recently, Buzzfeed teamed up with Kia to have The Try Guys attempts their hand at distracted driving.
Distracted Driving is an ever-growing issue amongst drivers on the road today and it is the leading cause of accidents. The problem is that while most people associate distracted driving with cell phone use there are actually many different things that can cause distractions and BuzzFeed decided to bring those distractions into the mix.
In the video, the four guys each take turns driving the Kia Forte around a complicated course, first alone, and then while a series of distractions invade their concentration. In the end, even the guys who consider themselves good at concentrating found that it is very easy to get distracted by a number of things which is why you have to try extra hard to remain focused while you are behind the wheel.
Check out the full video below!
@Kia. “The Try Guys Try Driving While Distracted.” BuzzFeed. N.p., 31 Oct. 2016. Web. 29 Nov. 2016. <https://www.buzzfeed.com/kia/the-try-guys-try-driving-while-distracted?b=1&utm_term=.qwqAdXRyY#.tmRbdQonl>.
2017 Soul Turbo
The 2017 Kia Soul has been presented with a 2017 Best Buy Award in the Subcompact Car segment by Consumer Guide® Automotive. This now makes this the third consecutive year that the Soul has earned this impressive, and highly coveted recognition in its segment. Editors noted the amount of convenience features, fun personality, and spacious interior, and stylish looks as main reasons why they chose it for this to recognition.
“People gravitate toward the Soul because of its head-turning style, extensive feature content, and excellent value. Its practicality makes it a perfect fit for just about every type of lifestyle,” said Orth Hedrick, vice president product planning Kia Motors America. “Being recognized by Consumer Guide Automotive for a third consecutive year proves the Soul continues to be a crowd favorite, and with the new turbocharged version offered for 2017, we anticipate its popularity will surge to new heights.”
The Best Buy Awards from Consumer Guide Automotive are presented each year to the vehicle that they believe is the top option in each of their 20 vehicle segments. The vehicle price and value are two of the main factors that editors consider when evaluating each model as they are looking for the vehicles that offer the best quality for the price.
“Kia Soul Receives 2017 Consumer Guide® Automotive Best Buy Award.” Kia Motors America Newsroom. N.p., 16 Nov. 2016. Web. 28 Nov. 2016. <http://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/11892/kia-soul-receives-2017-consumer-guide-automotive-best-buy-award>.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving from everyone here at King Kia to all of our customers from Gaithersburg, Rockville, Bethesda, Germantown, and Silver Spring, MD! Today is all about giving thanks to our family and friends while enjoying some tasty turkey and a bounty of side and dessert options. We hope that you enjoy your holiday and invite you to stop by tomorrow to take part in our Black Friday Sales Event! We are located at 953 N Frederick Ave , Gaithersburg, MD 20879 and we hope to see you there!
November Specials at King Kia
If you are looking for a great deal on a new Kia just in time to help you take care of all of your last minute Thanksgiving errands, then stop by King Kia where we have some incredible offers available for the 2016 Kia Sorento, Soul, and 2017 Kia Forte which you can see on our New Specials Page. If you are interested in any of these models then be sure to hurry on over to see us here at 953 N Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20879 to learn more about these specials. We will be happy to tell you all about the exciting details of these new vehicles and help you get your holiday season started off right.
If you are already all set with your vehicle but you want to give it a little pre-holiday tune-up then we suggest that you check out all of our Service & Parts Specials before scheduling an appointment to see what types of coupons we currently have available.
Make sure that you stop by soon to take advantage of these offers since that all expire on 11/30/16!
Learn About 2017 Kia Sedona Through New Page
2017 Soul Turbo
If you want to learn all about the 2017 Kia Sedona then King Kia would like to invite you to read through the new Research & Review page that we now have available. This page can be found under our “Research” tab and we want to encourage all of our customers that live near Gaithersburg, Rockville, Bethesda, Germantown, and Silver Spring, MD to read through this new page to find out all about the exciting details of this vehicle so that you will be all ready once it finally arrives here at our dealership.
Check out this new page to find out more about each of the five trim level options which include L, LX, EX, SX, and SXL and all of their performance, safety, and convenience features. A few of the features that you will find in this vehicle depending on the trim level you choose include Rollover Mitigation, Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control System, Heated Rear Glass with Timer, Remote Keyless Entry, Front Fog Lights, Auto-Dimming Mirror with HomeLink®, Infinity® Eight-Speaker Audio w/ External Amplifier & Subwoofer and HD Radio™, Integrated Memory System, Projector Beam Front Fog Lights, and Heated Steering Wheel.
Find out even more when you read the full page and then stop by to learn even more about the 2017 Kia Sedona.
At the annual SEMA show manufacturers from all over were on hand to showcase some of their most innovative concept vehicles and Kia was certainly no exception. The brand featured several new and redesigned models from their upcoming lineup along with a few specialty models that were built and designed specifically for SEMA. Two of these models were the 2017 Kia Sorento Ski Gondola version and the 2017 Kia Soul Autonomous Luxury version, both of which were completely customized by Lux Motorsports.
The 2017 Kia Sorento Ski Gondola was customized from top to bottom and includes rubber tracks in place of tires, a custom roof rack, new LED lighting, cameras in place of side view mirrors, and suicide doors. The ski gondola theme is carried through on the interior with customized fabric and stitching, reversed front seats, and fully autonomous control.
The 2017 Kia Soul Autonomous Luxury version was given a high-end luxury feel with a new Lux Electric Blue exterior paint job and a reupholstered interior with a mixture of leather, suede, and wood accent trimmings. To continue with Kia’s theme of autonomy there are also a variety of new technologies included in this vehicle such as automatic leg lifts, a flat screen tv, and a tablet control, all of which can be enjoyed through the reversed front seats.
Take a closer look at these custom-built models in the videos below for a glimpse at what the future may hold.
Happy Veterans Day!
Today is about honoring all of the veterans who have served our country and in that spirit, King Kia is saying thank you to all of the veterans out there. Your contribution has impacted all of our lives. We also want to take a moment to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice as we keep them and their families in our thoughts.
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