5 Reasons Kia Sees Continued Appreciation From J.D. Power

The Kia Soul has stunned the motor market by surpassing a million in sales. Since its release in 2009, the Kia Soul has been considered a trendy and modern vehicle that appeals to drivers interested in a zippy, reliable, and affordable car to jet around the city streets. Let's look at the top features of the Kia Soul and the reasons why this powerful little car has become so popular. more How The Kia Soul Rose To The Top Kia marketed its range of hatchback motors to a younger public. The clever advertising and endorsements by some of the biggest names in the music industry have created the Soul's positive and funky brand. Apart from its smart promotion, the Kia Soul is affordable while offering many modern features. Its unique design has captured the attention of motoring enthusiasts and continues to impress after all these years. Power and Performance Poor performance is often a problem with smaller vehicles and hatchbacks. The Kia Soul ensures you get to your destination with ease with its turbocharged 201-horsepower engine. The dual clutch provides a seven-speed gear system and a superbly efficient acceleration. The combination of a small city car with a powerful engine has outdone even the toughest motoring competitors. A Stylish Car Kia has gone against the grain with its interior and exterior design. The decision to combine its turbo-powered engine with its characteristic red stripes immediately creates a sporty appeal. The exteriors can be described as sleek and sophisticated. The Kia Soul moves away from the standard style of hatchback and provides a boxy feel that obviously work. High-density discharge lights and LED fog lights offer brightness and clarity at night and in misty conditions. Plush Interior Features The interiors of the Soul combine leather and cloth for ease of maintenance and comfort, and an extraordinary orange stitching, truly unique to the Kia Soul. Stepping into the Kia Soul produces an immediate sense of plushness. Climate control includes heating and cooling for both the front and rear seats. The option of a sunroof adds to the spacious feel of the interior. Kia has invested in comfort for both the driver and the passengers. The seats are comfortable even during long drives, and the unique touch of sound-activated mood lighting contributes to the Kia Soul's cool vibe. Suberb Quality According to J.D. Power's vehicle quality studies conducted in 2018, Kia received a positive rating regarding the amount of motor issues per 100 cars checked. The popularity of the Soul is not only attributed to its sleek appearance and powerful performance, but also its Burns manufacturing. Kia's safety standards ensure a reliability that drivers of all ages desire in a modern vehicle. Kia Motors America has received much praise for its top-quality branding and is often rated as one of the best companies in the automotive industry. From its marketing strategy and investment in luxury features to its turbo engine, the Kia Soul has certainly proven its worth. Image by loubeat, Licensed via CC BY 2.0

If you're in the market for a new car, take a look at the 2017 Kia Optima, which was redesigned with a completely new exterior that includes the signature tiger-nose grille and LED headlights. It's built to make heads turn when you're driving around town. With its elegant interior that includes heated and ventilated seats and bold accents, you'll feel like you're in the lap of luxury. The Optima also has advanced technological features, such as a surround view monitor to make parking a breeze and autonomous emergency braking to help you avoid collisions. All in all, this is a car that provides a grandiose driving experience. Even better than all that, though, is that the Kia Optima is the winner of many industry awards, including some of the top safety awards. Here are some of the awards this car has won: more 1. IIHS Top Safety Pick When equipped with optional front crash prevention, the Kia Optima comes out on top. Let's face it: A car can have all the bells and whistles it wants, but if it's not going to protect you in a crash, it's not doing its job. With the 2017 Kia Optima, you can feel good knowing this car is one of the leaders in the industry when it comes to safety. 2. IIHS Top Safety Pick+ In addition to the traditional IIHS Top Safety Pick, the Optima also won the award for the IIHS Top Safety Pick+, which is the highest designation offered by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. When equipped with optional front crash prevention and LED headlights with high beam assist, this car gets it done. In order to win this award, the Optima had to earn an advanced or Burns rating for front crash prevention, as well as a good or acceptable headlight rating, which means you can count on it if the unthinkable happens. 3. 10 Best Hybrid Cars Under $40,000 by Kelley Blue Book Are you interested in the Optima Hybrid? Well, you'll be pleased to know it won a Kelley Blue Book award as a 10 Best Hybrid Car under $40,000. As more hybrid cars come on the market, it's important to stand out in ways that surpass efficiency. With smart cruise control and autonomous emergency braking, this car delivers it all. 4. 5 Best Plug-In Hybrid Cars Under $40,000 by Kelley Blue Book Even the plug-in hybrid boasts an award — kbb.com's 5 Best Plug-In Hybrid Car, which it earned due to its sleek exterior, incredible fuel economy, and stylish interior. This high-end car comes with an app where you can check the charge levels and set the charge time without ever leaving your couch. Now, that's efficient. The 2017 Kia Optima truly has it all — top-notch safety features, an elegant design, and some of the most advanced technological details. It's no wonder why this car is continuing to win awards for its high-end engineering. For car-buyers today, the Kia Optima is the logical choice.   Image via Flickr by Automotive Rhythms

The all-new 2020 Kia Telluride is here and there's a lot to love about it. From its amazing design to its powerful performance to its long list of amenities, Kia definitely has a hit on its hands. If you're interested in learning more about it, we've listed what we love about the car below. Incredible Design Prepare to be stunned by the 2020 Telluride's attractive looks. Upon first glance, it's easy to see just how amazing the design of the vehicle really is. Kia built a robust frame as the base for this stylish SUV to improve upon its durability. Meanwhile, various accents and sculpting add aesthetics and flair to the exterior's appearance. A bold front fascia, blended with broad shoulders, demands your attention and the various wheel selections help you achieve the look you want. All in all, the 2020 Telluride is incredible when it comes to design, as expected from a company like Kia. more Exhilarating Driving Experience With any new vehicle, it's important to pay attention to what's under the hood. After all, it can make or break the deal for many potential customers. Luckily, Kia scores another home run in this department. Under its hood, the 2020 Telluride packs a 3.8-liter V-6 engine with 291 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. You also get an eight-speed automatic transmission, optional all-wheel drive, and intelligent power management features. Together, the specs of the Telluride create an exhilarating driving experience that can tackle any road, climate, or adventure. Whether you're running everyday errands or taking that cross-country road trip you've always dreamed about, the 2020 Telluride has your back. Class-Leading Cabin If you thought the exterior of the 2020 Telluride was amazing, just wait until you step inside of it. Kia packs the SUV up with eight-person seating made out of premium materials, an expertly crafted cockpit for easy access to driver controls, ample cargo space, a variety of climate controls, and available leather-wrapped elements. With a luxurious yet comfortable feel, the Telluride offers a pleasant atmosphere for spending lots of time in. Essential and Convenient Amenities To enhance your everyday drive, Kia also includes lots of essential and convenient amenities with the 2020 Telluride. This translates to features like an available 10.25-inch touch screen, Driver Talk, Bluetooth, USB ports, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a six-speaker surround sound system. Advanced Safety Features Speaking of convenient features, the 2020 Telluride also comes with Kia's advanced array of safety features. Here, you'll find technologies like blind spot monitoring, forward collision avoidance, lane keep assist, pedestrian detection, park assist, a rearview camera, cross-traffic assist, and smart cruise control that together will help you remain better aware of your surroundings and keep you and your passengers safer than they otherwise would be. All in all, it's safe to say the 2020 Telluride is a pretty exciting SUV, one that deserves to be considered as your next vehicle purchase. If you want to know more about this amazing car, visit Burns Kia today. Image by JLaw45 via cc by 2.0