2016 Kia Optima

When you know you have a great thing, you can’t wait to show the world.  That must have been the logic behind Kia deciding not to wait until the 2015 New York Auto Show to give us a sneak peek behind the curtain and show us the 2016 Kia Optima.

There appears to be subtle changes to the front of the latest offering as the shape of the headlights and other features have been slightly offered.  They did keep the bold tiger nose grille which is one of my favorite designs.  Along with the vertical fog lights make the front menacing to say the least.  They also have LED taillights with an integrated diffuser and a pair of heavy duty oval exhausts to round out the back.

Under the hood, Kia will continue to offer a standard, naturally aspirated 2.4-liter four-cylinder, as well as an optional 2.0-liter, turbo charged four-cylinder. Power for the engine will be 185 hp and 178 lb-ft, and the 2.0T will be 247 hp and 260 lb.-ft. Both engines have been retuned for fuel economy.  The car company will also offer a 1.6 liter turbocharged four cylinder accompanied with the company’s first seven speed dual clutch transmission.  This produced 178 hp and 19g lb. ft. of torque.  Kia continues to improve upon an already great product.  I can’t wait to sit behind the wheel of this one.

For more information on this and all of Kia’s great products, come by today at Huffines KIA Denton 5150 S Interstate 35 E Denton, TX or give us a call at 940-321-2504 today!

All New Kia Rio

Most test drivers agree the 2014 Kia Rio has plenty of power.  They say the ride is soft enough to not be jarring over rough roads, yet firm enough to feel composed going through turns. The steering is well-controlled in low-speed parking lot situations and on the highway. It has no problems with highway merging or passing, and the optional automatic transmission shifts smoothly. The four-cylinder engine is capable of getting a 29/37 mpg city/highway EPA fuel economy rating, which is good for the class.  This is a must in today’s fluctuating gas prices.

The roomy cabin also impressed reviewers. It offers plenty of leg space in the front and back seats, with plenty of comfort for day-long trips. The material is great, and like most Kia vehicles, the Rio comes with a ton of standard equipment, including Bluetooth and a USB port for hooking up your iPod or smartphone to the car’s stereo. There is also plenty of trunk space. Since its redesign last year, the Rio has become one of the best subcompact cars on the market today.

For the everyday driver, the Kia Rio is the perfect car due to the engine power, comfortable ride and extreme amount of cargo space.

For more information on the Kia Rio and other great vehicles stop by Huffines Kia Denton 5150 S. Interstate 35 E Denton, Texas or give us a call at 940-321-2504 today!