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April 27, 2015
by Jeff Russ
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2015 Kia Sedona Earns Five-Star Safety Rating

 

The 2015 Kia Sedona has earned a five-star safety rating from the government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The 2015 Kia Sedona has earned a five-star safety rating from the government’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The 2015 Kia Sedona has earned a five-star safety rating from the government’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This is one of the best safety awards any vehicle can receive, so there’s no better choice for your family’s van.

Overall the five out five score is the best you can do in the NHTSA test, and the Sedona also scored perfect scores for frontal crashes and side crashes. In rollover crashes, the Sedona earned four out of five stars. The Sedona even received bonus points for offering the recommended forward collision warning as an optional add-on feature.

The Sedona’s front crash was handled at 35 MPG on a dry, concrete surface. Both male and female drivers and passengers were rated five of five in regards to their safety in these crashes. It’s the same thing with side crashes. In those tests both male and female driver and passenger were rated with a five star safety score.

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March 31, 2015
by Jeff Russ
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2015 Kia Soul wins another family car award

2015 Kia Soul picture

The 2015 Kia Soul took home yet another best family car award

The 2015 Kia Soul continues be considered one of the best family cars on the road today. U.S. News and World reports is the latest to name the Soul the Best Car for Families in its annual list. A great value, tremendous warranty, nice features and comfortable space for everyone again has the Soul at the top of the class.

ā€œHaving the Soul Ā named toĀ U.S. News and World Reportā€™sĀ ā€˜Best Cars for Familiesā€™ list demonstrates how far the Kia brand has come in terms of quality, safety, packaging, and amenities,ā€ said Michael Sprague, executive vice president of sales and marketing, KMA.Ā  ā€œThe entire Kia model line ā€“ including our iconic urban passenger vehicle and luxury flagship sedan ā€“ offers a winning blend of sophisticated design and user-friendly technology with a consistent emphasis on value.ā€

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February 23, 2015
by Jeff Russ
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Review: 2016 Kia Sorento

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2016 Kia Sorento SX-L

The 2016 Kia Sorento hit the dealership earlier this month, and it’s already one of our top selling vehicles. The new design is great, and changes to the mechanics of the car make it the most comfortably riding Kia of all-time. Ā These Sorentos are leaving the dealership faster than we can bring them in right now, so don’t hesitate to see one for yourself today!

So What’s New?Ā 

In a word, everything. The 2016 Kia Sorento is a full redesign over last year’s model. The styling is the first thing that really stands out in this year’s model. It takes a more nature-inspired look, complete with a taller, bolder stance, and what Kia calls a “Edigness and rugged personality.”

There is an all-new wider front grille with bolder, aggressive front LED headlights. The new four-squared fog light design is eye-catching and innovative — we don’t see that on any other SUV of its class. There are also four new alloy wheel designs ranging from 17 to 19 inches, depending on your trim.

Then climb inside for a new sophisticated interior with more premium and soft touch material than ever before. It just feels like a more quality vehicle inside, thanks those new premium materials found on the steering wheel, in the doors and on the center console. The seat fabric also lends itself to more quality than ever before.

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February 20, 2015
by Jeff Russ
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2016 Kia Sorento Named IIHS Top Safety Pick

The 2016 Kia Sorento was named an IIHS Top Safety Pick

The 2016 Kia Sorento was named an IIHS Top Safety Pick

The all-new redesigned 2016 Kia Sorento was named an IIHS Top Safety Pick. With a perfect score in all five crash tests, the Sorento can now be considered one of the best of the best for vehicle safety.

This SUV was completely rebuilt for the new year with a more refined interior and better ride quality than ever before. In previous designs, the Sorento has struggled in some crash tests, but for the first time ever, the Sorento received the top score of good in every test:

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February 16, 2015
by Nicole Street
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Previw: 2016 Kia Rio 5-Door

2016 Kia Rio 5-Door

2016 Kia Rio 5-Door

Kia Motors America debut the newly enhanced 2016 Kia Rio 5-Door at the Chicago Auto Show. An all over sporty European design makes this 2016 model stand out. The new designs to the exterior give this vehicle a stronger presence and a more aggressive appearance. It has a revised grille which can also be found on theĀ Optima and Soul, as well as inward facing lights that add to the aggressive design. Ā And not to mention the long list of standard features that you will get at no extra cost.

So lets look at what is new inside. You will see subtle changes in the interior design as well as more premium materials throughout. Standard features include an USB and auxiliary jack andĀ steering wheel mounted controls, all of this comes with the base level. The newest buzz is the material that has been added to reduce the overall noise.

This 2016 Kia Rio 5-door Ā is expected to arrive at our showroom floor early this year. Fill out this formĀ if you would like to be notified as soon as it arrives.

January 8, 2015
by Nicole Street
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Kia has Best-Ever Full-Year Sales for 2014

Kia posted its best ever full year sales for 2014. This includes record years for many of their top models as well. Here at Waikem, we see why the brand remains one of the top choices for all drivers.

Kia sold more than 580,000 vehicles last year, up more than 8 percent from 2013’s previous record-shattering year. The first half of this decade has been an incredible ride for the Kia brand, as they moved to the top of the industry thanks to their innovative designs, cutting-edge technology and a comfort and ride quality that makes these some of the best vehicles to drive on the road today.

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January 2, 2015
by Jeff Russ
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2015 Kia Sedona Gets a Great Car Seat Score

The 2015 Kia Sedona gets a very high score in cars.com's car seat test.

The 2015 Kia Sedona gets a very high score in cars.com’s car seat test.

 

The great new 2015 Kia Sedona gets a very high grade in cars.com’s car seat test. Using real moms to test the effectiveness of a vehicle to keep your child safe, the Sedona has to be one of the top cars for families.

Cars.com’s parent bloggers test every car in the industry and grade them on the traditional grade school report car scale. The Sedona received an A score in seven of the eight criteria:

Latch System: A

Infant-safety-seat: A

Rear-facing convertible: A

Forward-facing convertible: A

Booster seat: A

Third-row access: A

There was only one where cars.com says the Sedona could improve: Booster Seats in the Third Row.

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December 19, 2014
by Jeff Russ
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Kia Soul Voted “Best Unexpected Family Car”

With unexpected cargo room and easy to install child's seat, the 2015 Kia Soul was voted Cars.com's favorite unexpected family car.

With unexpected cargo room and easy to install child’s seat, the 2015 Kia Soul was voted Cars.com’s favorite unexpected family car.

Real families writing for cars.com voted the 2015 Kia Soul as the best “unexpected family car.” Testing cars that are not traditionally marketed for families, these writers chose the Soul for its ample space, easy to install car seats and plenty of storage space.

Cars.com asked a mom with three children — a preschooler and twin infants — to test cars outside of the traditional family car category, so there were no crossovers, minivans or large SUVs. After testing a number of cars, she picked the Soul as the best one for her family.

“The Soul is kid-tested, parent approved,” she said. The Soul’s boxy design and dimensions allow for plenty of headroom, and with its low floor the kids had no problem getting in and out. Up front and in the back, the Soul still offers tons of legroom for parents. You can only fit two car seats in a Soul, but Ā it offers wide, flat seats and exposed Latch anchors that make it very easy to install the cars seats.

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October 29, 2014
by Jeff Russ
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Kia Expands its NBA Partnership

With new spokesman LeBron James, the Kia K900 is the official luxury vehicle of the NBA and Cleveland Cavaliers.

With new spokesman LeBron James, the Kia K900 is the official luxury vehicle of the NBA and Cleveland Cavaliers.

 

The NBA and Kia have announced a new partnership where the automaker will continue to be the official automotive partner.

As of today, Kia is also the official official Luxury Vehicle of the NBA with the all-new Kia K900. You may remember we showed LeBron James’ new commercial that was released this week.

ā€œAs one of Kiaā€™s longest-running partnerships, our involvement with the NBA and teams has driven dramatic increases in consumer awareness, perception and consideration for the brand, and we are excited to extend our partnership and continue connecting with the league and its passionate fans,ā€ said Tim Chaney, Vice President of Marketing Communications, KMA.Ā  ā€œLike the NBA, Kia is a brand that appeals to a broad segment of the American market and through our expanded partnership as Official Luxury Vehicle of the NBA, we hope to bring the K900 flagship sedan to the forefront and bring confident, independent thinkers to Kiaā€™s showrooms.ā€

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