Ok, maybe it’s not a Ferrari, but the updates we can expect on the new 2010 Waukegan Kia Rio are enough to write (and dream) about.   I checked in with my favorite Waukegan new car dealer to find out more information and, unfortunately for us guys that eat and sleep Kia, information is slim.  But for fear of giving you a heart attack with anticipation, I’ll give you the skinny on hours of non-stop research coupled with 3 bowls of Lucky Charms and 1 bathroom break:  this car is going to rock for the consumer that wants reliability with super-solid amenities.

The outside of the car will get a slew of design updates including a new, sharper grille, an edgier air intake and a sporty set of fog lights.  It gives the car, dare I say, a rally car feel similar to the likes of a Subaru Impreza.  This, of course, offers new opportunities for the driver to add homemade sponsor stickers and a made-up race number to the outside of the car.  Start making loud engine noises with your mouth at a red light while staring at the driver next to you, and guess what?  You’re in the racing business.

But until then you’ll have to settle on the preview pics of the car and a wild imagination.  And don’t forget to check in with your Waukegan new car dealer to get the latest updates.  Because after all, Kia is the new Ferrari.  And chicks dig Ferraris.

The Kia Rio is one of Kia's most fuel efficient Cash for Clunkers vehicles.

Well, we’ve been talking about it for quite sometime now, and the big moment went off without a hitch. Cash for Clunkers, aka CARS (Car Allowance Rebate System) began last week and has been just as successful as expected. In fact, many dealers have already seen increases in sales. Waukegan Kia dealers have already put dozens of clunker-driving customers into new, fuel efficient, vehicles.

The Cash for Clunkers deal has been the topic of discussion for months now and now that it has begun, dealers and customers alike are excited to be experiencing the benefits. As I’m sure everyone knows by now, there are plenty of qualifications that one must meet in order to participate in this program. Your vehicle must achieve only 18 mpg or less, and it must improve a certain amount of mileage, depending on the type of vehicle it is.

And for those who have already stopped in at a Waukegan Kia dealership, they have found that there are plenty of options when trading in your clunker for something more earth-friendly. The Waukegan Kia Spectra is a reliable choice for those looking to trade in their gas-guzzler. The Spectra, starting at just $13,500, gets gas mileage of 23 mpg in the city and 30 on the highway, which are great numbers compared to some of the vehicles being traded in already.

The Waukegan Kia Rio is also one of the best trade-ins available. Starting at just $11,495 with gas mileage of 27 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway, it doesn’t get much better than this. Customers who have already traded in their clunkers for the Rio can attest that this Kia is a great deal and an awesome upgrade.

Waukegan dealers have already made plenty of customers happy about their new fuel-efficient rides, so if you are looking to make the leap and trade in your clunker, Kia has plenty of options for you. Stop in at your local Waukegan dealer to find out if you qualify for Cash for Clunkers, and find out what kind of great deal you can get.

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.