Fast forward and the world has seen glimpses of what the Kia K9 looks like. It is a luxury sedan in the fullest sense of the word. It is big and bold and beautifully designed. Leather interior, superior handling and the smallest attention to details have been covered with the Kia K9. It could easily be parked next to a BMW, Mercedes or Audi and hold its own with its sleek curve and elegant grill.

For those auto enthusiasts that need a little bit more than just looks and finely crafted leather…the Kia K9 has performance in mind. It is being released as either an 8 speed or 10 speed automatic with a two available options. You can elect the 3.8 liter V6 (with about 333 horsepower) or go with the 5.0 liter V8 (which produces about 429 horsepower).

Regardless of  which engine and transmission is chosen…the Kia K9 is an incredible, futuristic-looking luxury sedan. It is time that Kia has claimed its spot in the ranks of the luxury automotive industry. The estimated price tag will make it well affordable for just about any budget.

The Heart of Rio

Built for the young at heart, the 2012 Kia Rio is available in 1.25 L, 1.4 L and 1.6 L variants in gasoline and 1.1 L and 1.4 L diesel variants. The car features a duel overhead cam (DOHC) configuration and the 1.6 L Gamma engine has continuous variable valve timing, a smart feature that enhances engine performance depending on driving conditions. The 1.6 L engine puts out a zippy 138 HP, controlled by a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission with overdrive. The balance of power and economy is one of the factors about the Kia Rio, teens love, since you have a car that’s quick, stylish and affordable. The car is available in 4-door and 5-door models as well.

Forever Young

The Kia Rio teens love to drive comes with improved safety features including full-length curtain airbags, front and side airbags, three-point anchor seat belts with pre-tensioners and the LATCH system for child seats.

Style and Substance

One of the most stylish cars on the road, the Kia Rio teens rave features stylish 15-inch or 17-inch alloy wheels, a sporty rear spoiler, power sunroof and futuristic dual exhaust ports. Inside, you are treated to cutting-edge infotainment through the Microsoft Infotainment System and a high-fidelity audio system with USB compatibility and Bluetooth. 4 cabin speakers also come with pillar tweeters. Intelligent features such as the auto-headlight switch, one-touch power windows and push-button start make the Kia Rio a winner.

The 2012 Kia Rio is the ideal car for your teen, making a style statement that underlines the car’s unmatched performance.

The 2013 Sorento comes standard with a six-speed automatic transmission and front wheel drive, though all-wheel drive is available. There are three trims offered, and your choice of three engines. AM/FM/CD/MP3 with SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio, USB and auxiliary audio input jacks, and steering wheel-mounted voice activation controls are all part of the 2013 Sorento audio system.

Interior features for the entry level LX model include air conditioning, power windows, and telescoping/tilting steering wheel with integrated audio controls. Outside the 2013 Sorento boasts 17 inch alloy wheels, heated mirrors, and LED turn signal indicators as standard equipment. Buyer options include the UVO infotainment system with rear-view camera display, rear sonar, roof rails, an auto-dimming mirror, fog lamps and heated front seats. The new Convenience Plus Package steps it up further with leather wrapped steering wheel, eight-way power driver’s seat, and a first aid kit.

Moving up to the EX, buyers will welcome the dual-zone climate control, 18 inch five-spoke wheels, fog lamps, roof rails, rear spoiler and standard leather seats. EX options include voice-activated navigation, power folding outside mirrors, an air-cooled driver seat and for V6 models a panoramic sunroof.

Consumers who choose the sophisticated, top-range 2013 Sorento SX will be rewarded with 18 inch mirror-finish alloy wheels, stainless steel trim, and LED tail lamps which created an undeniably upscale look. Inside heated/cooled front seats, stainless steel pedals and illuminated scuff plates, voice-activated navigation system and  Infinity® ten speaker surround sound for exceptional listening enjoyment.

The 2013 Sorento doesn’t skimp on safety features either. All models come with driver and passenger airbags, front seat-mounted side airbags, curtain airbags, four-wheel Antilock Brake System, Electronic Brake Distribution, Electronic Stability Control, Hill Start Assist Control, and Downhill Brake Control.

Under the hood you have choice of three engines for the 2013 Sorento.
The 2.4L MPI four-cylinder with 175 hp, the 2.4L GDI four-cylinder with 191 hp, or the powerful 3.5L V6 with 276 hp.

Kia remains an industry leader in consumer protection with comprehensive vehicle coverage.  The 2013 Sorento comes with a 10 year/100,000 mile limited powertrain warranty, five year/100,000 mile int-perforation warranty, and a five year/60,00 mile roadside assistance plan.

Rio design engineers didn’t just stop at making the car look good, they also made sure the vehicle had good power train design. With high efficiency six-speed transmission, gasoline direct injection and best in class horsepower of 138, the Rio5 is as sporty as it looks. The Rio design also allows for an impressively economical vehicle, registering 30 miles per gallon in the city and as much as 40 mpg on the open highway.

The Good Design awards rightly recognized the changes in Rio design and the advancements the company is making. With Kia seeing sales increases in the range of over 35 percent in recent years, it is one of the fastest growing brands. Success in the Good Design awards can only be a positive thing for Rio design going forward, and will likely urge Kia to refine and improve their new models.

The website praised the Optima for having “coupe-like elegance that just happens to have four doors.” It is worth noting that the car’s look was developed by Kia design chief Peter Schreyer, whose claims to fame include designing the original Audi TT, a true style icon among automobiles.

Buyers have been lining up to test drive the Optima as well. Sales were up more than 200 percent last year, and that happened before the car garnered the Sedan of the Year accolade.

Kia’s midsized sedan offers buyers three different power train set-ups. The standard power plant is a 200-hp I4 engine that the EPA rates at 24 mpg city/35 mpg highway/28 mpg combined. If you want more power, opt for the Optima Turbo, which puts out 274 hp and gets mileage that the EPA rates at 22/34/26. If fuel efficiency is your first priority in selecting a vehicle, the hybrid Optima can help you achieve mileage of 35/40/37.

Whether you want the Optima for the power or the fuel efficiency, you get plenty of features in the sedan, starting with Kia’s UVO infotainment and connectivity set-up, featuring state-of-the-art technology from Microsoft. If you’re an audiophile, you’ll really appreciate the eight-speaker Infinity audio system.

Kia proves sedans don’t have to be stodgy. Some of the upscale amenities available on the Optima include a rear-view camera system for safe navigation when backing up, a push-button start, and steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. Comfort items include heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel, and an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat. The dual-zone climate control provides rear-seat vents, and the glovebox is illuminated so you can find things easily, even at night. Style features include carbon-fiber, leather and chrome trims, premium 18-inch polished-alloy wheels, and chrome-tipped dual exhaust.

The Optima and Optima Turbo even have a U.S. pedigree. Both are built at Kia’s U.S. manufacturing plant in West Point, Georgia.

If you’re in the market for a sedan, it makes sense to check out the Kia Optima, “Sedan of the Year.”

The first evidence of fuel efficiency is the overall “look.” The 2012 Kia Sportage is elegant and streamlined. That aerodynamic, low-profile design translates to a rating of up to 32 miles per gallon.

You save on fuel and on the sticker price, starting at $18,500 MSRP.

The 2012 Kia Sportage is also a high-tech upgrade compared to other vehicles in its class. Even the base model has Bluetooth capability and a USB port. Options include Sirius traffic navigation and a rear-view camera display.

Aside from entertainment and convenience, the 2012 Kia Sportage is engineered to keep you and your passengers safe, with an electronic stability system and traction control. Indeed, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety names the 2012 Kia Sportage a “Top Safety Pick.”

That doesn’t mean it lacks power. New in the 2012 Kia Sportage: direct fuel injection, giving an extra kick to the 176-horsepower engine. If that’s not enough, go ahead and opt for the turbocharged upgrade, delivering a knockout 260 horsepower.

Crossover SUVs like the Sportage are some of the most versatile vehicles out there. It could easily take a mountain pass, but the 2012 Kia Sportage looks and feels like it belongs on the German autobahn. It’s easy on the eyes and the budget.  For a crossover SUV experience like this, stop by Classic Kia in Streetsboro.

Two engines are available throughout the 2012 Kia Forte range, the most basic of which is a 2.0-liter DOHC inline-4. It is a moderately powered engine, producing 156 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 144 ft-lbs of torque at 4,300 rpm. This engine is standard in the sedan LX and all EX trim levels. The more powerful engine is standard in the SX trim levels and is a 2.4-liter DOHC inline-4. It offers 173 hp at 6,000 rpm, 17 more than the 2.0-liter version and 168 ft-lbs of torque at 4,000 rpm. All trims are front-wheel drive and come with either a six-speed automatic or a six-speed manual transmission.

The 2012 Kia Forte is a small car with good fuel economy. Weakest fuel economy comes from the SX trim vehicles, which manage 23 miles per gallon in the city and 32 mpg on the open road. The most economic trim is the LX or EX versions, which with can produce 26 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway with a six-speed automatic transmission.

Although the 2012 Kia Forte is a small car, it has a relatively spacious and comfortable interior across all trim levels. It has a quality interior along with respectable cargo space in the coupe and sedan body types. The hatchback version is better still, with several extra cubic square feet over both the other body types.

A small economic car with good handling and good safety ratings, it can be anything from a sporty little coupe to a family car. The 2012 Kia Forte has remained consistent in quality and style, and with price tags well below $20,000, it stands up well in value for money against many of its competitors.

About the Kia Optima Test Drive Offer

Quickly register your name, address and email with Kia and receive a personalized certificate which you print up and take to your local Kia dealer.  Then, present the dealer with the certificate and test drive the all new Kia Optima.  The dealer will sign your certificate certifying that you completed the Kia Optima Test Drive Offer and return it to you along with a Personal Customer Code.  Simply mail the signed certificate, along with your code to the address provided on the certificate.

In order for to participate in the Kia Optima Test Drive Offer, make sure your test drive is completed by March 31, 2012 and your certificate is mailed in and postmarked by April 15, 2012.  You will then receive a $25 Visa Prepaid Card in the mail, issued from MetaBank™ pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc.

To take part in the Kia Optima Test Drive Offer, you must be 18 years of age or older and holding a valid driver’s license.  This offer is valid only in the continental United States and is void in outlying areas and where prohibited by law. The Kia Optima Test Drive Offer is available only while supplies last.  Kia is not responsible for typographical errors or mistakes and lost or undelivered mail.  Kia’s liability is limited solely to the value of the prepaid card from Visa.  Any matters arising concerning qualification and eligibility will be conclusively resolved by Kia Motors America, Inc.

As supplies may be limited, we suggest that you act on the Kia Optima Test Drive Offer as soon as possible.  Come out and test drive the car that critics are calling the ‘Dream Machine’ today. We look forward to seeing you!

The Kia 10 yr 100k mile warranty consists of several components with a few elements covered for shorter periods of time. The warranty consists of a limited powertrain coverage for 10 years or 100k miles, a 60k mile or five year basic warranty, five year or 100k mile anti-perforation coverage and a five year or 60k mile roadside assistance plan. All aspects of the Kia 10 yr 100k mile warranty are good until either the mileage or time requirement is reached.

All repairs performed under the Kia 10 yr 100k mile warranty are made to precise company standards with quality approved parts and by Kia trained technicians. The five year 60,000 mile roadside assistance ensures that consumers are never caught stranded by the side of the road. A 24-hr toll free call center is operated 365 days a year, and is accessible from anywhere in the U.S. A network of 17,000 roadside assistance providers has been established, and these operators can help get the customer get back on the road or towed to the nearest Kia dealership for repair. As with any warranty certain things are not covered, but the company does supply a clear and concise PDF that explains what is or is not included on the Kia 10 yr 100k mile warranty.

 You can even preview the new Optima on your iPhone or iPad in vivid, three-dimensional detail like never before.  Using the Kia Optima iPad app will give you an interactive experience like you’ve never had outside of a car dealership. Uncover Optima’s amazing value as you experience virtually firsthand its eco-friendly technologies, and practical safety features. A rich interactive experience that will appeal to your sensible and your fun side…at the same time.

 Discover every aspect of the car from the chassis and tires, to the spacious and comfortable interior. Check out the state-of-the-art entertainment system powered by Microsoft, the multiple safety features from height-adjustable seat belts to anti-lock brakes, and open and close every door while pivoting a full 360 degrees around every angle of this sleek and stylish car.

 You can do all this from the comfort of your home, office, or on the go using the Kia Optima iPad app. Just download the Kia Optima iPad app and let the interactive experience reveal layer upon layer of unique and award winning features that make the 2012 Kia Optima the number one choice in stylish, safe, and sporty affordability. That’s right, you can be safe, sensible, and responsible, all while looking like you’re driving in a thoroughly irresponsibly fun sports sedan.

For more information about purchasing a new Kia, contact us at DriveClassic.com. We look forward to helping you pick out your next vehicle.