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Kia Adds New Trims to the Sportage Lineup

The fifth-generation 2023 Kia Sportage features a complete interior and exterior overhaul, riding on the manufacturer's N3 platform. LaGrange, GA buyers, will find seven trims, four of which are new. The Kia Sportage LX, Kia Sportage EX, and Kia Sportage SX trim, holdovers from the previous generation, are joined by the Kia Sportage SX Prestige, the Kia Sportage X-Line, the Kia Sportage X-Pro, and the Kia Sportage X-Pro Prestige. With the new platform, the Sportage is longer and wider with more strength and torsional stiffness to its chassis.

How convenient is it to make a phone call without ever needing to touch your phone? That’s what technology does for us. It makes our lives easier to manage. So, Kia has taken the same steps to ensure that your commutes in Columbus, GA or Auburn, AL are as seamless as possible. So, for used Kia’s from 2016 and up, your handsfree Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is—well, automatic.

Keep in mind that things could go wrong on the road when you are on that long holiday road trip, and planning for them today will help to ensure you arrive at your destination sooner rather than later.

Be sure to pack some of the following safety-related items for the holiday road trip:

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If you're in the market for a new hybrid vehicle, but don't know where to begin to look for one with a budget-friendly focus - allow our team at Kia Autosport Columbus to introduce you to the latest innovation within the market segment. The 2017 Kia Niro is quick to get your attention as the lowest-price gasoline-electric hybrid SUV in the marketplace, and its impressive EPA-estimated 50 combined mpg make it a thrill to both own and take on those long road trips.

Recently, U.S. News & World Report revealed that the 2017 Kia Soul and 2017 Kia Sorento were each named a 2017 "Best Cars for the Money." The awards are given to vehicles in 20 categories that present the best combination of value and quality.

 

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This Halloween you are going to see your share of ghouls and have enough tricks to last the rest of the year, but in this case, there is nothing but a treat when you get into the Kia Soul. There's no exorcism required with this Soul, because its intuitive design is made with you in mind, including its Mobile Gadget Lab that includes Rear-Camera Display, Pandora® radio, and an eight-inch display. Offering up to 31 mpg highway, the Soul also comes available with a low starting price so you can enjoy the latest technology without breaking the bank.

It's boasted as a car for those who love technology and it's clear once you sit inside the Kia Forte that this is a fair nickname. Offering Advanced Voice Recognition, turn-by-turn directions, plus the music apps, hands-free phone system, and more that you've been wanting in a car, the Forte is also available at an affordable starting price. In addition to affordability, fuel economy is a big selling point in the Forte, offering up to 39 mpg highway so you can continue the savings after you've driven off the lot.

Day dreaming ought to be left for the safety of your home or office, not when you're driving, but we understand attention spans can be short these days. That's why the safety systems offered in the new 2017 Kia Forte are available, to keep you safe and sound even when your mind wanders. Press play to see the new Forte in action, then visit our Columbus, GA Kia dealership today to get started.

KIA has geared up to release the highly-anticipated 2017 Niro—the automaker’s first dedicated hybrid model.

 

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Set for its fall debut, the new Niro is coming to shake up the hybrid market as only a KIA can.

Taking the time to find financing for your new car doesn't have to be a long, arduous process, because with our team behind you, our Columbus, GA, Auburn, AL, Phenix City, AL, and Opelika customers have it easy. Our team has been through the financing process enough times to know the ins and outs, so we have the know-how to get you through it. Aside from the quality customer service you receive while considering financing, our team can help keep your new or used Kia model in top shape