I was very pleasantly surprised with what I found from this Kia. From the moment I sat down in the luxurious leather bucket seats I realized that this Kia meant serious business. As I looked around I also noticed that it had enough room for a small army. The interior boasts retractable seats, and when they are down, 67 cubic feet are available for cargo, which is actually more space than some larger SUVs offer.

Once we started driving, I was very impressed with all of the driving features that this Kia has to offer. As my Waukegan dealer explained to me, this SUV comes equipped with a 2.0 liter, 4 cylinder, 140 horsepower engine and has a counterpart that is available as a 2.7 liter, V6, 173 horsepower hoss. I drove the former, and it was a very impressive ride. The engine has a Steptronic transmission, so basically with the tap of my finger, I could manually shift the gear I was in. It was simple and easy (and tons of fun).

And it also comes with plenty of safety features such as Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and has been given Five Star Ratings from the NHTSA for its frontal and side impacts.

Overall, I was very impressed with the quality and the performance during my Waukegan Kia Sportage test drive. The Sportage has plenty of space for every aspect of life, along with a ride that is easy to handle and an acceleration that will excite anyone. So if you are looking into finding a new SUV, take it from someone who has been obsessed with them for years. The newest addition the SUV family is doing the name proud and the Waukegan Kia Sportage will have SUV fans everywhere wanting a test drive of their own.

The 2010 Kia Rio is sure to be the best Rio model yet.

My family has lived in our house for 16 years now. And I can bet that for only about a year of that time we were not changing something. It is my mom’s favorite thing in the world to re-do the house, no matter how great it already looks. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it? Not in our household. That said, if Kia ever offered her a job, I wouldn’t be completely surprised. See, the Kia Rio has undergone tons of changes in its years, but it remains a totally reliable and solid-selling vehicle. Nevertheless, Kia is going to try to make this top car even better in its 2010 model.

The Kia Rio has gone through quite a few changes in its day. Starting off as the Rio Cinco wagon model then morphing into the Kia Rio5 hatchback model that we have all come to know and love. With the 2010 model, expected in Waukegan  Kia showrooms sometime next fall, Kia is prepared to out-do themselves.

The new model is expected to have a completely new modern exterior. It will have a brand new grille and fog lights along with color matched body cladding. On previous models, the only option was black plastic cladding, but on these new Rios, customers will be able to have painted trim.

The new Waukegan Kia Rio is also expected to have a new steering wheel, Bluetooth and a higher quality sound system.

The current Kia Rio boasts features such as SIRIUS satellite radio, a comfortable and quiet ride, and three months complimentary service. Kia has their sights set high to top this Kia Rio, but if this new model is everything that they say it will be, it is a good thing that Kia has decided to go for it. Kia is showing their ambition with this 2010 model and their customers will be benefiting from it. Stop in to your local Waukegan dealer to find out more about the new Kia Rio and when you can get behind the wheel of one.

The new Koup was presented as a concept car at the New York Auto Show last year. Now that Kia has fully thought out this car, it will be available in two trim levels, the EX and the SX and both spunky and sporty to drive.  

The EX will be available with 156 horsepower, while the SX will get 173 horsepower. And both come with great fuel-efficiency ratings. The EX will achieve 25 mpg in the city and 34 on the highway, while the SX will get 22 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway.

Plus, according to Waukegan new car dealers, the new Koup will come with  tons of perks. It will come standard with heated seats, power heated mirrors, keyless entry, Bluetooth, six-speaker audio, and it will offer optional leather seats, and satellite radio.

The interior has a clean-cut look that anyone will be able to appreciate. The car has an overall modern look, and is available in sporty, fun colors that will boost your mood any day of the week. And, like I said before, this Koup is going to get a spunky and fun ride to it as well. With its tough horsepower it is stronger than many cars in its class and will be able to deliver a different experience. The Koup definitely goes outside the range of what past affordable compact coupes have offered.

And taking many of its cues from the brand new Waukegan Kia Forte, the new Koup has no reason not to be a star in performance. The Forte has proven itself a competent and reliable ride that gets good fuel economy and performs capably, and the Koup is prepared to follow in its foot steps.

So, while many cars out there take themselves a little too seriously nowadays, Kia has realized the importance of letting loose every once in a while, building fun and kool cars. The new Koup will be available at Waukegan dealers soon, so check with them about when this new little Forte.