Want a Sportier Car? Check out the Kia Cadenza!

The all-new 2014 Kia Cadenza is truly a great car.  It offers standard features including an 8-inch touchscreen display, navigation system, back-up camera, and rear warning system.  Stop in to Kia of Downtown to test drive one today and see if this is the perfect car for you!  Click HERE to view our website for more information.

2013 KIA Rio offers impressive options and technology

The 2013 KIA Rio is available in the LX, EX and SX models. It’s stylish inside and out with ample standard and optional features, plus high-quality interior materials on EX and SX models.

The interior feels bigger than it is, with great visibility and seating comfort. I’m still looking for lumbar support on the passenger side of the upper end models.

The base LX comes standard with 15-inch steel wheels, heated power mirrors, air-conditioning, a height-adjustable driver seat, a tilt-only steering wheel, a 60/40 split-folding rear seat, a trip computer, and a four-speaker sound system with a CD player, satellite radio, auxiliary audio jack and an iPod/USB audio interface. The LX Power package adds power windows, power locks and keyless entry.

The EX Convenience package adds 15-inch alloy wheels, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a rearview camera and UVO voice-activated media player interface.

The SX trim level adds 17-inch wheels, a sport-tuned suspension, LED running lights and taillights, steering wheel-mounted paddle shifter, sunroof, keyless ignition/entry, heated front seats, leather upholstery, a navigation system, real-time traffic and a larger touch screen interface.

The engine is small but offers strong acceleration with a smooth ride and great fuel economy. One of the big seller factors for KIA is the long warranty.

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We recevied a 5-star review on Yelp!

"My salesman Armen Apayan was the best! From beginning to end he looked after me, was never pushy, very considerate, a patient listener and a super-nice guy. Armen went the full extra mile for me. In fact everyone at the dealership was friendly. Internet Director, Chris Olson also added to the positive experience.

Finance was a snap, thanks to Khaldon Elbatsh. Again, super-nice guys. If it wasn't for Armin, I honestly don't think I would be in a new KIA Soul today. My lease wasn't up till Oct 27th but he made it happen. He had GREAT follow-up and beat-out all the other KIA dealers for my business which included Cathedral City, Glendale & Van Nuys. BRAVO to Armin Apayan! KIA Downtown is lucky to have him." -- Gary S.

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Kia Soul EV Prepares to Go Global

Following the unveiling of the all-new 2014 Soul at the New York Auto Show, this spy image demonstrate Kia is hard at working preparing an EV variant of the box-on-wheels. Kia World is reporting the Soul EV will have a global presence and be sold in the US, Europe and China. The battery will be good for a 124-mile single charge and while there’s no info on the power of the electric engine, top speed is said to be 87 mph and 0-62 mph comes in at under 12 seconds. The Kia Soul EV will go on sale next year priced from around $25,000. 

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Lease Special on 2012 Kia Rio

Check out this month's lease amazing lease special on the 2012 Kia Rio!  Click HERE to view this event on our Facebook page for more details.

KIA MOTORS AMERICA EXTENDS PARTNERSHIP WITH DONORSCHOOSE.ORG TO BENEFIT PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS NATIONWIDE IN 2013

As part of the continuing relationship, Kia is launching a major funding campaign in 2013 that will raise the company’s total impact to $5 million in just two years. To date, Kia has matched the support of 21,000 citizen philanthropists to collectively deliver more than $2.1 million in resources to classrooms nationwide. “Kia Motors America (KMA) has grown to become the eighth largest brand in the U.S. by volume, and as we grow, our culture and core values compel us to give back to the communities that we call home and contribute to a better future for all,” said Byung Mo Ahn, group president and CEO of KMA and Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia. “The overwhelming response to last year’s collaboration with DonorsChoose.org was truly inspiring, and we are determined to help even more children – and teachers – in need in 2013.”

“Kia’s support has helped bring books, chess sets, butterfly gardens, guitars, basketballs, microscopes, and many more resources to America’s high-need classrooms,” said Charles Best, founder and CEO of DonorsChoose.org. “DonorsChoose.org is grateful for Kia’s renewed commitment to helping thousands of students access the materials they need and the quality education they deserve.” -more- The announcement coincides with the unveiling of a new racing livery for the No. 36 Kia Racing Optima featuring DonorsChoose.org at a VIP “Stars and Cars” promotional event in New York City.

Kia will match consumer donations to classroom projects at public schools near Kia’s network of more than 765 retail showrooms across the country as well as the company’s U.S. headquarters in Irvine, Calif., and assembly plant in West Point, Ga. Earlier this year, Kia highlighted the valuable work of DonorsChoose.org in a marketing integration with NBC’s hit show “The Voice” and made a substantial contribution to the charity’s efforts to rebuild 60 Oklahoma classrooms destroyed by tornadoes. Kia: One of the World’s Fastest Moving Global Automotive Brands Kia Motors America is one of only three auto brands to increase U.S. sales in each of the past four years, and in 2012 the company surpassed the 500,000 unit mark for the first time. With a full line of fun-to-drive cars and CUVs, Kia is advancing value to new levels of sophistication by combining European-influenced styling – under the guidance of chief design officer Peter Schreyer – with cutting-edge technologies, premium amenities, affordable pricing and the lowest cost of ownership in the industry.
Kia recently joined the exclusive ranks of Interbrand’s “Top 100 Best Global Brands,” and is poised to continue its momentum with seven all-new or significantly redesigned vehicles scheduled to arrive in showrooms in 2013. Over the past decade Kia Motors has invested more than $1.4 billion in the U.S., including the company’s first U.S. assembly plant in West Point, Georgia – Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia – which is responsible for the creation of more than 11,000 plant and supplier jobs. The success of the U.S.-built Optima and Sorento in two of the industry’s largest segments has fueled Kia’s rapid growth and is complemented by Kia’s comprehensive lineup which includes the Cadenza flagship sedan, Soul urban passenger vehicle, Sportage compact CUV, Optima Hybrid, the Forte sedan, 5-door and Koup compacts, Rio and Rio 5-door sub-compacts and the Sedona minivan.

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Wax to protect your car’s paint job

Car wax preserves paint by slowing oxidation and forming a barrier against bird droppings, sap, and pollution. Plus driving a nice shiny car is just plain fun.
Here’s what to do to ensure the maximum in protection:

• Liquid and spray waxes are tempting to use — they make the car shiny with less work than rubbing in paste wax. But there’s still no beating paste wax for the hardest, longest-lasting finish. Look for paste with a high carnauba wax content.
• Apply a thin, even coat of wax to the car’s surfaces with a damp sponge. Avoid applying too much, or it will be difficult to remove and some residue will inevitably mar your finish.
• To avoid fine scratches, use a clean, soft cotton or microfiber cloth to remove wax once it has dried.
• Apply an extra coat of wax to the nose and hood. The wax film in these areas wears away quickly.

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