Kia announced their second special edition Soul model, the 2010 Ignition Soul, to arrive in all Kia dealerships nation-wide, including your local Waukegan Kia dealership. Named for its unique exterior color, the Ignition Soul joins all other Soul models as a 2010 “Top Safety Pick” by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). With this new addition to the Soul line, Kia proves its ability to provide unique adaptations for consumers to choose from.

Features that can only be found with the 2010 Kia Ignition Soul are the unique orange exterior color, black 18” alloy wheels with machined accents, an alloy fuel door for a more contemporary appearance and bold off-set black racing stripe to complete the one-of-a-kind appearance. Similar to the first special edition Denim Soul, the Ignition Soul is based on the Soul+ model and is fully loaded with the Audio Upgrade Package: center speaker, subwoofer, external amplifier and speaker lights that pulse to the beat of the music. Assets of the Ignition Soul also include carpeted floor mats, moon roof, fender vents with side marker repeaters, and fog lights. Starting at $17,500, car shoppers near Waukegan dealers can get their own Chicago Kia Soul by visiting your Waukegan Kia dealership.

The Soul has won numerous awards, including the “2010 Automotive Excellence Award” by Popular Mechanics, the “Super Value Award” by The Active Network, Inc., and making Ward’s Autoworld’s “Interior of the Year” list for “Grooviest Interior, named to 2009 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000 list by Kelley Blue Book’s Kbb.com.” Besides all the recognition and impressive stylish features of the Kia Ignition Soul, this second special edition model is also equipped with a comprehensive warranty program, including a 10-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty and a five-year/60,000-mile roadside assistance plan.

Kia Motors prides itself on providing vehicles that are exciting to consumers, and with the 2010 Kia Ignition Soul being a contemporary version of one of Kia’s most valuable models, the car company has stood by their tagline “The Power to Surprise”. Car shoppers can find this newest addition at their Waukegan dealer, or find their favorite version of the model where Chicago Kia Soul models are sold.

Who ever thought a minivan could be luxurious? Well, the Kia Sedona may just do it.

Just recently I found out I’m going to have my fourth daughter in a few months and my husband and I decided it’s time to upgrade to a minivan to fit the whole clan. We started test-driving minivans like the Nissan Quest and Toyota Sienna and weren’t really falling in love with anything. A couple weeks ago my sister suggested we stop at Waukegan new car dealer Classic Kia.

We went and test-drove a Sedona van at the new and used Waukegan car dealer and ended up driving off the lot in it about an hour later. What really sold us was the space. Having a larger family, there’s just always more “stuff” everywhere, and if we couldn’t fit everyone and everything in the Sedona, we have a problem.

The Sedona, which seats up to 7 persons in a 2-2-3 arrangement, has a very low floor and relatively tall roofline, which accounts for a good majority of the spaciousness.  Parents know the frustration when you’re leaning in the backseat trying to unhook your 2-year-old from the car seat and the seat belt gets in the way and you’re squished between her chest and the back of passenger’s seat. Those frustrating situations cease to exist with the Sedona. There’s so much room for any sort of movement or maneuvering and 3^rd-row passengers can easily migrate to their seat.

To put the space into some perspective, there’s 7 1/2 cubic feet of luggage space, and it multiplies by 15X when the 2^nd and 3^rd row seats are removed, revealing 121 cubic feet of open space.

My husband and I also thought the Sedona was a great choice because it has the highest safety rating of any minivan currently on the market. With so many little ones, we’d be foolish to choose anything but the van with the highest ratings.

In terms of the basics, it has a decent fuel economy. The Waukegan Kia Sedona we purchased averages 17 mpg highway and 23 mpg city. It performs with a 3.8L V6 engine and has a starting price tag of $22,195. If your family’s growing or just looking for a spacious ride, visit new and used Kia Waukegan dealer, Classic Kia, to test-drive the all-new Sedona. I promise, it won’t disappoint!

OK. I’ll tell you what I was doing. Or if you look below, I’ll show you.

Visit Hamsterdam!

Of course, you don’t get a lot of feedback on the vehicle by launching hamsters into oddly repetitive traffic. But I have visited an area dealer for a Chicago Kia Soul test drive previously. There are a lot of things to love about the Soul and very little to dislike. Obviously, you need to be the type of person looking for a vehicle that delivers lots of interior space while providing excellent fuel-economy and remaining sized for life on the go in an urban environment.

Also good if you’re the type of person who is looking for a fun car, a car endorsed and driven by hamsters.

If you’re hopeing to get a look at a Chicago Kia Soul or perhaps take one out for a spin, check out the Waukegan Kia dealer, Classic Kia.

One item that caught my attention was a delightful Kia preview. Personally, I’m a huge fan of Kia’s mix of class and style, and I’ve been looking for something new and big from these guys for a few years now. At this year’s Frankfurt Auto Show, Kia unveiled its 2010 Venga, an MPV that makes its mark in a young automotive segment.

While Waukegan dealers might not get a look at this vehicle for a few years, the Kia Venga is a step in the right direction for the South Korean manufacturer. The strikingly handsome design elements and detail touches are reminiscent of the buzz-worthy Kia No3 concept car. A long wheelbase and wide track contribute to the vehicle’s unique but attractive and stable sporty design. This isn’t your typical ‘minivan’ concept; in fact, the Kia seems to purposefully neglect the boxy profile associated with other B-segment MPVs.

I’d like to highlight the Kia Venga’s spacious and comfortable interior; a new-style four-spoke steering wheel that can be adjusted for height and reach frames the car’s “three-cylinder” instrument cluster. The unusually long wheelbase, high roofline, and best-in-class width helps facilitate an undeniably roomy driving experience. The information panel leverages a Dot Matrix presentation, offering drivers information about the audio system, outside temperature, time, day and date. The Kia Venga adds an extra touch of class at Waukegan Kia dealers.

While the 2010 Kia Venga won’t be immediately available in the United States, Waukegan new car dealers are stoked about the vehicle’s development because it represents a logical and innovative next step for the manufacturer. If we never see the Venga on U.S. shores, we’re sure to at least see an even more refined vehicle that will benefit from the Venga’s overseas experience.

In the midst of international outcry over reform of the automotive industry, Kia is striving to stay on the cutting-edge in automotive excellence. Fuel-stretching technology is a big win for Waukegan dealers and Kia lovers alike; a Start/Stop (ISG) system helps reduce fuel consumption and tailpipe emissions by automatically switching off and restarting the engine in clogged city driving. The Venga also includes a power-saving alternator management system and a gear-shift up/down indicator to help drivers practice a more economical driving style.

Chicago Kia Soul

So you’ve thrown away your Animal House posters and traded in your favorite hoodie for a collared shirt.  The real world approaches and you’re thinking, “What happened to my college years?”  Reaching the finish line can be both exhilarating and disappointing at the same time.   Trust us, we’ve been there.  But soon enough you’ll find yourself diving into the the real world to do whatever it is that you do and trying to land on your feet.  The first couple of years can be the most exciting, but also the most challenging.  With an entry-level position usually comes an entry-level salary and the last thing you want to worry about is hundreds, possibly thousands of dollars in car repairs for that clunker you’ve had since you were sixteen.  But not to fret, your Waukegan Kia Dealer has recently come up with a solution for the young professional fresh out of college.  Welcome the Kia Soul.

The Kia Soul is one of the most versatile vehicles on the road right now.  And with a price tag starting at just $13,400, it’s definitely one of the most affordable.  That’s good for a recent grad right?  But that’s not the only thing that’ll float your boat.  The Chicago Kia Soul has a rich list of standard features, as well as a slew of add-ons that will make your friends green with envy.  Including a ridiculously powerful sound system with USB and auxiliary inputs for your iPod (or whatever it is the kids are listening to these days), Bluetooth hands-free connectivity (since we know you love to talk and drive) and a customized interior to match the already customized paint job.  It doesn’t get any sweeter than that.

And since you’ve been moving every year since the beginning of college, why not make it easier with 53 cubic feet of cargo space that will more than fit your mini fridge and bean bag chair.  With a sleek exterior that includes a chrome accented grill, alloy wheels and an optional tilt sunroof this car will deliver a large helping of awesome with a side of professional – exactly what a college grad needs.  So visit your nearest Chicago Kia Soul dealer for a test drive and find out why this car fits your lifestyle.   And don’t worry, they’re open in the afternoon in case you’re still adjusting to the whole “waking up early” thing.

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 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.

Waukegan Kia Sorento will be produced at the new West Point plant in Georgia

Think back to the first time you watched the Wizard of Oz. When Dorothy hit down and landed in Oz, with all of the bright colors and singing and excitement. Now, think about if all of that excitement and merriment were over Kia, and you can kind of realize the situation in West Point Georgia.

West Point wasn’t doing too hot a few months ago. Unemployment rates were high and store owners were afraid of losing their businesses. But that fear wasn’t nearly as high as the fear that most in the community held about losing their whole town. West Point needed help, and they just got it. Kia announced that they will be opening up a plant right in the heart of the little community that’s fallen on hard times.

The plant, which should open sometime by the end of the year, is going to make Waukegan Kia Sorento SUVs. But this plant is going to make much more than just vehicles. It will produce hundreds of job opportunities for West Point community members, and even those outside of West Point, as many who worked in the Detroit auto market are headed down to Georgia to help start up this Kia plant and the town as well.

Now, for many of us in Waukegan, new car news like this is exciting, but in West Point, it is going to revitalize and change their town. More than 500 people have already been hired for the plant, while 2,000 more are expected to be brought on by the time it opens.  In all, about 20,000 jobs are expected to become available in the community thanks to Kia. The new plant has sparked the creation of the first subdivision in the town in 25 years, and is exciting the economy as well as the town’s residents.

Waukegan dealers are especially excited about this new addition because it will mean more of the cars that their customers love, and we can all appreciate the addition of jobs anywhere in the U.S. The Waukegan Kia Sorento has been a big hit at Waukegan dealers.

If you’re looking to find Kia-Ville, just follow the yellow brick road (or something like that…) over to West Point Georgia. But if you’re just looking for a new Kia more locally, stop in at any local Waukegan Kia dealer and they’ll be happy to help you as well.

[Fade to Ray Charles singing Georgia on my Mind]

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.

9:30am- So, I woke up this morning to a b-e-a-utiful summer Chicago morning. Not too common these days, so I figure I have to take advantage. I call up four of  my friends and we pile into my new Chicago Kia Soul and head off into the city.

10:00am- On the road heading to the city! Windows down, sunroof open, and iPod blasting through the stereo.

10:08am- Officially stuck in traffic. But not going to stress about it even a little. Because my wonderful Waukegan Kia dealer gave me the whole rundown on mpgs and how fuel-efficient the Kia Soul is, so my friends and I can worry more about the current music selection, rather than going through gas too quickly.

10:39am- Still sitting in traffic. Bumper to bumper to be more specific. And though I may not be the world’s most focused driver (especially with four of my friends screaming Kelly Clarkson lyrics in the back of my car) the Soul keeps me in check with its solid braking system and even keeps my friends from yelling at me for making the jolted stops I have been known for in the past.

11:00am- Finally made it into the city. After an hour of bad singing in the car, everyone is ready to do some shopping.

2:00pm- After some quality “bonding time” aka power shopping, we’re ready to head back and show off our new purchases. However, with five women times four bags per woman that equals a lot more than we came with. But, have no fear, Kia Soul to the rescue. Everyone and their bags fit perfectly with no squishing, and no one had to leave any purchases behind (and since that wasn’t going to happen anyway, I’m sure my roof cargo box would have come in some handy).

2:15pm- Deciding to take a different route home, my friends and I got to escape the stop-and-go traffic of the city and speed right on home. And though my Waukegan dealer where I purchased my Soul told me, I never expected any of my girlfriends to realize how well the new Kia Soul drives. But he was right. On the drive back all of my friends commented on how smooth it drove and how fun and quick it was downtown.

3:30pm- After finally dropping everybody off at their respective places, I drove my new baby back home. With the windows and sunroof still open, I drove around for a little while soaking in the sun and my new Kia Soul.  I have  never been the friend who likes to drive anywhere. I’m usually the one who will make up any excuse she can find to get out of it. But now, with my bright red new Kia Soul, that my Waukegan dealers got all customized for me, I have no problem driving my friends around. The Kia Soul has  been a pleasure to drive so far, it’s fun and spunky and I adore my new purchase.