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Get the Skinny on What EV & Hybrid Models the Kia Brand Expects to Introduce Over the Next Few Years

Whether you're dipping your ties into the hybrid pool for the first time or you've been a fan of previous Kia electric and Hybrid models, Amarillo drivers can expect more great releases from this brand in the coming years. Lately, you've seen the new Kia Niro PHEV, Niro Plug-In Hybrid, Niro EV, and Sorento Hybrid for sale inTexas, but this company isn't planning to stop revving up the energy and excitement. There are big plans in the works over at Kia, but there's limited information available to the public as of late. What's the…

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KIA IS AMONG TOP THREE BRANDS WITH MOST 2019 IIHS SAFETY AWARDS FOLLOWING STRICTER CRASH STANDARDS

Kia Motors America (KMA) is proud to announce that a total of eight Kia models were included in the 2019 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Awards, making it  one of the top three brands to rack up the most safety awards following tougher IIHS requirements for 2019. The all-new 2019 Forte, which just went on-sale this past summer, is one of the five models to earn a Top Safety Pick Plus award – the IIHS’s…
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KIA Motors tops J.D. Power quality survey.

Kia has become the first non-premium brand to top North America’s respected JD Power Initial Quality Study, beating luxury car-makers including Porsche, Mercedes-Benz and BMW.
Raising itself to the top step after placing second in 2015, when it was also the top-placed mainstream brand, Kia defeated its own Korean sister brand Hyundai to top the IQS step for the first time in 27 years. 
Kia entered the overall top 10 for the first time…
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How will the new Sportage compete in the compact crossover segment?

Kia redesigned the entire front fascia, including the headlights, grille, and fog lights. The headlights feature a new housing, while the fog lights have been given an “ice cube-like” design. The grille gets rid of the horizontal slats in favor of a honeycomb design. Now, the grille doesn’t flow into the headlights, but rests just below. The Kia badge has been moved to sit above the grille, instead of in the center.
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The all new 2017 Sportage earns Safety Award from IIHS

Kia motors ongoing commitment to safety has been rewarded again, the all-new 2017 Kia Sportage has earned Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
The rating reflects top scores in each of five crashworthiness tests as well as the integration of driver assistance technologies to aid in crash prevention.
The 2017 Sportage is available with a wide range of driving-assistance systems and safety features including Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)1, Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)1, Blind Spot Detection (BSD)1 with Lane Change Assist (LCA)1, Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)1, and Bi-HID headlights…
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Kia Sedona named "MUST TEST DRIVE" vehicle for 2016 by Autotrader

Kia’s Award-Winning Sporty Minivan Recognized for Premium Amenities and Handsome Exterior Design Elements

The highly praised 2016 Sedona earns top-pick status with Autotrader as a vehicle that consumers must add to their test drive lists in 2016
Kia’s refined multi-purpose vehicle transcends conventional minivan design and supports elevated ownership experience.

Available in L, LX, EX, SX and SX Limited (SXL) trims and a choice of seven-passenger or eight-passenger seating configurations, the 2016 Sedona has something for everyone.  The Sedona comes standard with Kia’s proven 3.3-liter V6 engine, which puts out 276 horsepower and is mated to…
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