Kia Sportage test drive review

When the new Kia Sportage made its big debut, I made it a point to get over to my Waukegan Kia dealer to give one a test drive. Being a long-time SUV-lover, I figured that I would give the newest addition to the SUV family a try.

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. … Continue Reading

Cash for Clunkers puts many area residents in more efficient, reliable cars

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.

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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.

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Kia Forte Koup

It’s been a pretty crazy year in the car industry. And as of right now, most people are playing it safe and low-key. So it’s great to see someone just having fun and doing something a little krazy. Whoops, crazy. Waukegan dealers have announced the new Kia Forte Koup, that should be hitting show room floors sometime this summer.

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.   … Continue Reading

A Day in my Kia Soul

With all of the hype and excitement surrounding the new Kia Soul, I figured it would be a good idea to get a first-hand opinion of someone who actually drives one of these things, to find out what it’s really like. So I asked one of my good friends, who already drives the Soul, to give us a little insight into her daily life with her new favorite addition.

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.

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