Kia Motors America’s (KMA) 2014 Forte has been named the Best New Compact Sedan of 2014 by Cars.com, putting Kia’s European-inspired sedan in contention for the respected website’s Best of 2014 award. Cars.com
editors picked six cars to compete for the annual award, and the Forte
topped its segment with its style, performance and value.
“The all-new Forte continues to earn praise for its sleek design,
exceptional performance and plethora of features,” said Michael Sprague,
executive vice president, marketing & communications, KMA. “Cars.com
speaks for, not only the industry, but also car buyers, and we are
happy to have the Forte recognized for elevating the compact segment to
new levels of sophistication with its premium features, comfortable
cabin and refined ride.”
Cars.com will
announce the Best of 2014 award winner at the North American
International Auto Show in January, 2014. The Forte stood out in its
category for offering a wide variety of features and options, edgy
styling and a comfortable ride. Earlier this year, the 2014 Forte also
took first prize in the Cars.com/USA Today/MotorWeek $20,000 Compact Sedan Challenge.
“People buy compact cars because they are affordable and efficient,
but that doesn't mean they have to be boring,” said Patrick Olsen, Cars.com
editor-in-chief. “The Forte breaks the mold with its head-turning
styling outside and an interior full of affordable creature comforts.”
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Kia Motors America announces its first special edition Soul of
2014 with the “Red Zone” edition. Inspired by the ultra-popular
Track’ster concept previously unveiled at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show,
the “Red Zone” edition Soul is the first special-edition based on the
all-new second-generation Soul and is scheduled to go on sale during the
first quarter of 2014.
“The Soul has always appealed to those who choose to express their
individuality through their vehicle, and special editions have been a
part of the lineup since the first-generation Soul went on sale in
2009,” said Michael Sprague, executive vice president, marketing &
communications, Kia Motors America. “The Red Zone Soul underscores that independent
spirit and brings to life many styling features from our wild Track’ster
concept.”
Based on the 2014 Soul Plus, the “Red Zone” Soul exudes its own
extroverted personality with White exterior paint and an aggressively
styled body kit featuring red accents throughout, including treatment on
the front grille, front and rear fascias, and side skirts. Custom
18-inch alloy wheels fill the wheel wells and keep the “Red Zone” Soul
firmly planted on the tarmac. Power comes from Kia’s efficient 2.0-liter
gasoline direct injected (GDI) four-cylinder engine which puts 164
horsepower to the ground via a six-speed automatic transmission.
The interior makeover is equally impressive with black cloth seats
featuring red stitching, leather steering wheel, black-leather dash hood
with red stitching, black carpeted floor mats with red piping, and
sport pedals. The shift knob ring, air vent ring, dash speakers and
console tray trim have all been dipped in red paint, continuing the “Red
Zone” theme.
As with all previous special-edition Souls, the “Red Zone” will be
offered in limited quanities. Just 2,000 examples will be available.
Stay tuned at Executive Kia for availability or contact us, and be sure to stay up to date on our Facebook and Twitter.
Kia Motors America’s (KMA) top-selling crossover utility vehicle, the
2014 Sorento, was recently named one of the “Top 10 Cars of the Year”
by the Hispanic Motor Press Awards.
The Sorento took top honors in the
competitive crossover segment of the annual survey of influential
Hispanic journalists by virtue of its sleek styling, improved ride and
handling and outstanding value proposition with a base price of $24,100.
“Quality and value have universal appeal among car buyers, and the
Kia Sorento offers both,” said Michael Sprague, executive vice
president, marketing & communications, KMA. “With its multiple trim
levels and wide array of standard features – all at an affordable price
– the Sorento has earned many accolades, and we’re honored to count the
Hispanic Motor Press Awards recognition among them.”
The Hispanic Motor Press Awards honor the Top 10 Cars of the Year
annually at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The Hispanic Motor Press Awards
jury evaluates vehicles in 10 categories and in search of offerings that
represent the best value, design, comfort, safety and functionality for
Hispanic families.
“The crossover segment is gaining popularity among consumers, and the
size and attributes of these vehicles fit the needs of the family. The
all-new Kia Sorento shows that this automaker is paying attention to
what consumers want today. It won not because of its price, but because
it is the best overall value in its class,” said the HMPA jury
director, Ricardo Rodriguez-Long.
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