2015 Kia Forte: Innovation

The 2015 Kia Forte is a gleaming image of innovation. New and improved amenities are available for each and every version of the hot off the press model. The LCD touch screen brings ease to the drive. With navigation capabilities and advanced voice recognition, you will be able to safely rule the roads. There is also a rear-camera display that allows the driver to view the surroundings at the rear of the vehicle through the LCD touch screen. This capability gives drivers the advantage of being able to see objects in the way of them reversing without needing to uncomfortably turning their head or having to take a walk around the car prior to getting in the car.

Many luxury amenities are also available for the 2015 model such as a heated steering wheel for those chilly winter mornings as well as a sunroof for those beautiful afternoon drives and a ventilated driver’s seat for those hot summer days. For those trips to your vehicle in the dark, there is perimeter approach lighting and door handle pocket lights that increase visibility making it quite easy to navigate your way to your Forte. 

With a fuel efficiency of 26 miles per gallon city and 39 miles per gallon highway, the Forte will get you many miles for your money. Also, there is an advanced airbag system and front-active headrests, not only the Forte but all Kia models are designed to keep your safety as a top priority. 

Come in for a test drive at Capitol Kia 13573 U.S. Hwy 183 N. Austin, TX or give us a call at 512-583-1900 today!

2014 Kia Sorento: The Perfect Crossover

The new 2014 Kia Sorento is a beautiful crossover with a great design, excellent fit and finish, and good driving dynamics in a segment that often has none of these things.  It has an answer for everything.  It is roomy, fuel-efficient and tech savvy.

 Kia has emerged as a game changer in the midsized crossover market.  It has become the benchmark in this segment of the market place.  It has a beautiful and ergonomic interior and a great set of power options under the hood.  One of my favorite features is the panoramic sunroof that runs from the drivers head all the way back past the second row with just a small cross piece splitting it.  It is definitely one of those things you have to see and experience for yourself to realize the true beauty of it.

The connectivity is another great addition.  It has a very well designed driver’s space with easy access controls and one of the best things Kia has come up with, selectable steering modes.  It allows you to adjust the steering feel, on the fly, to suit your wishes – Sport for stiffer, more responsive steering; Normal for an everyday average feel; and Comfort for a relaxed, easy feel on the highway.  It also has electric assist so these selections are immediate and at your fingertips with a push of a button on the wheel.  

For more information on the ultimate crossover, come see us at Capital Kia 13573 U.S. Hwy 183 N. Austin, Texas or give us a call at 512-583-1900 today!

Car of the Future is coming to Austin Texas

It is no secret that technology continues to progress.  Our children navigate the world through new and innovative electronics.  Glasses are allowing us to view and communicate with each other, watches tell us more than the time of day, and cars are no different.  Austin, Texas has always been at the front of the line with technology helping Texas lead the way in new technology.

This year’s concept cars share the not-so-distant future new ideas, designs, technologies, and corporate intentions.

Most vehicles are projected to be powered by some form of gas-electric system.  By the year 2025 the corporate fuel-economy (CAFÉ) has set the standards for all vehicles to meet 54.5 mpg and at today’s gas prices reaching $4 a gallon, which is not a bad idea.  Thanks to technological, scientific and manufacturing advancements materials like carbon fiber, aluminum space frames and other super-lightweight alloy bits which are found in high-end luxury sport sedans are finding their way into more economical vehicles geared toward the everyday driver.  Heads-up displays which means the system overlays information directly on objects seen through your windshield is nothing new.  However, these displays are becoming fully interactive, customizable, and controllable with nothing but hand signals.  Mirrors are being replaced by cameras providing safety for the automotive consumer, and with all of these advancements the Kia Ray concept, a plug-in hybrid sedan concept built on the Forte platform and shown in Chicago, is quoted at 202 mpg.

In 2007 KIA Motors installed a design center equipped with design and modeling studios including the KIA Design Center America in Irvine, California.  Through its efforts, KIA Motors has introduced a number of striking concept cars at various international motor shows and the results of the company’s efforts are beginning to show on the streets. The company has gone from a maker of affordable cars that had little to set them apart from vehicles to a company that produces cars that have been highly acclaimed pieces of art.

 With an unprecedented 17 consecutive years of market share growth, Kia Motors is the fastest growing automotive brand in America. Thanks to advances in product quality, design and innovative marketing, Kia is also one of the fastest-growing car companies in the world.
KIA is already well known for its Optima, Sorento, Soul, Sportage, Forte, Rio, Sedona, and the most talked about mid-size sedan on the market, the Cadenza.

Now the K900 is about to hit showroom floors near you.  The KIA K900 packs exactly what you expect – tons of luxurious amenities, and an optional VIP seating package with reclining, heated and cooled outboard rear seats. Standard leather surfaces are found throughout the cabin, and soft Nappa leather is available in black or white with contrasting stitching. On the technology front, V8 VIP models offer a 12.3-inch full-color TFT display in the instrument panel, with different themes depending on which drive mode is selected. In the center console, standard navigation and UVO telematics are viewed through a 9.2-inch HD screen that's controlled by a rotary knob and surrounding buttons. Of course, there's a mountain of active safety features, including front and rear park assist, rear cross traffic alert, blind spot detection, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control and more. There's even an around view monitor.

The K900 is a handsome thing, looking sort of like a puffed-up version of the smaller Forte or Cadenza sedans. Up front, V8 models use adaptive LED headlamps (with a total of 16 bulbs), and more LED lighting can be found out back. Attractive 19-inch wheels are found at all four corners, wrapped in 245/45-series rubber up front and 275/40-series tires at the rear.
The performance, style, innovation of all KIA Models can be found at Capitol KIA and non-commission sales associates can help put you in the right technological KIA that meets you and your family’s needs by calling 512.583.1900.  Capitol KIA is located at 13573 U.S. Hwy 183 N. in Austin, Texas.

2014 Kia Forte is Amazing

Critics are raving and saying that this is the most fun car to come from any Korean automaker.  The new and improved build of the outer body gives a sportier look for this four-door model. This coup trumps the sedan with its base 173-horsepower and 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine.  This coupled with the six-speed manual transmission makes this a fun yet sporty compliment to the Kia line of cars.

 The new Kia Forte looks poised to go head to head with the Honda Civic Si.  Style has remained as a strong suit for the forte.  It shares many of the same curves with its sedan counterpart.  The rest is unique to the sportier models, including its slimmer, smaller tiger nose grille that evolves the look.

It has plenty of soft touch materials with more features than you would find in a loaded Mercedes-Benz E class from a decade ago.  It is expansive and comfortable.  The shifter, which has a small round handle that easily fits in the hand, corrects issues from the past.  Overall it has better than average materials and built above the quality normally seen in the past.

Standard features include Xenon headlights, LED tail lights, heated steering wheel, power folding mirrors and keyless entry with options such as power leather seats with heating and cooling elements.  

The 2014 Kia Forte balances out luxury comfort and convenience with driver involvement and fun.  Like every newly designed Kia coming out this year, the improvements have been significant and welcomed.

Come see the improvements to this and the many Kia’s in inventory at Capitol KIA.  Visit our showroom at 13573 U.S. Highway 183 N. in Austin, Texas or give us a call at 512-583-1900 today!