WAUKEGAN KIA DEALER ANTICIPATES ARRIVAL OF 2010 SORENTO

The 2010 Kia Sorento will be joining the inventory of Antioch used cars at your Waukegan Kia dealer.   The new Crossover Utility Vehicle is completely redesigned at Kia’s new plant in Georgia.  It’s shaping up to to be a brand new car worth checking out!

Kia has always been known for producing very basic and affordable cars.  The company still wants to produce autos affordable to the average person, but also offer a line that has improved style, luxury, and performance….The Sorento may just be the ticket!

The basic Waukegan new car will start out just under $20K.  It will have a 4 cylinder, 6 speed transmission, air conditioning and a pretty decent sound system.   The fully loaded Sorento will cost around $30,000.  This supped up model will offer the driver heated leather seats, ipod hookup, Sunroof, and more.  It’s been reported that the high end Sorento compares very well amenity wise as it’s more expensive, European counterparts.

How does the ’10 Sorento drive compared to other Round Lake Beach used cars?  The 2010 Sorento weighs around 475 lbs less than the current model.  Less weight helps improve performance, along with the V6 engine.  It’s said to get around roads pretty well.

Also, since this Waukegan new car is a crossover, it’s larger than a coupe or sedan, which is perfect for transporting a few kids and their sporting gear.  The newly designed vehicle has plenty of cargo and passenger room.  It is a Crossover that compares positively to other vehicles in its class.

The 2010 Sorento is worth checking out.  It drives well, has many of your standard technologies, and a nice interior….Plus, it’s affordable…In this economy, you cannot go wrong with that!

2011 Sorento under $20K you say?

Kia revealed the price of the new 2011 Sorento, available at dealerships such as Waukegan new car dealerships, Antioch used car dealerships, and other locations nation-wide in early 2010. Consumers can get a five-seat unibody crossover with a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder and a manual transmission standard for an impressive $19,995. With a 175 horsepower engine and 169 pound-feet of force, these features are also standard for the LX and EX models, but the higher-tier models have automatic transmissions. Kia aims to significantly increase their share of the utility vehicle market with the 2011 Kia Sorento. … Continue Reading

Sorento named one of Top Vehicles for 2011

The 2011 Waukegan Kia Sorento is coming to dealerships in January.  This car was among many others rated one of the top autos for 2011 by Globe Drive.  Kia has once again launched a vehicle that they hope will win over  new car buyers!

According to the company, the only thing that is the same about the Sorento is it’s name.  This new SUV has totally been revamped with some great features.  Let’s see what some of these are……

First of all, this Waukegan new car is “made in the USA.”  Kia built a manufacturing plant down in Georgia, and the Sorento is the first to come out of it.  Even cooler is that the plant gets all the parts it needs from within a 20 mile radius and the Kia specific 6 speed auto transmission is built right there on site.

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Kia Replacing Amanti with Cadenza

It’s the end of the Kia Amanti as we know it. Production of Kia’s largest sedan has officially ended, but that doesn’t mean there’s no future in large Kia sedans. Up next is the new Kia Cadenza, much prettier than the car it’s replacing, due to be released in the States sometime in the next twelve months or so.

The large sedan is generally intended to appeal to folks with a desire for luxury, but Kia has always prided itself on offering quality vehicles for more reasonable prices. That was the plan for the Amanti, but due to some criticism about the look and feel of the vehicle, the Korean car company felt inclined to innovate a little, with what appears to be very solid results. … Continue Reading

Chicago Kia Soul snares Popular Mechanics award

One of the hippest cars on the road, who’s already taken home four plus automotive awards, has stolen another title: 2010 Automotive Excellence Award by Popular Mechanics. This youthful, urban ride is the 2010 Kia Soul.

“Popular Mechanics is a well-respected publication and to achieve this accolade from them is both a testament to the Kia brand and the all-new Soul urban passenger vehicle,” explains VP of Kia Motors, Michael Sprague. Coming to decide on which 10 vehicles would receive this prestigious title, members of the Popular Mechanics editing team test-drove a ton of new cars and trucks, ranking each by performance, relevant features/ technologies, and innovation. But really, how can you resist the toy-like size, upgrade options, and quirky styling of the 2010 Kia Soul? … Continue Reading