"About 3 yrs ago, I walked in Dave Solon' s Kia by mistake - I actually had made a service appointment at a different dealership. The staff at Dave Solon were so friendly, kind & helpful that I have brought all my auto needs to them ever since. I've always had the most pleasurable service staff."-Netbill1
Having driven both the 2012 Sorento Crossover SUV for this review (and the 2012 Kia Rio for a review still to come), I was struck by the upgrade in overall build quality and features throughout the line from even recent years’ models. While Kia might’ve been looked at as a strictly affordable, more stripped down option for buyers looking to buy cheaper than German, the automakers has stepped up its collective game to start making some quality, but still affordable vehicles.
The new Sorento’s collection of features and driver quality positions it well to compete with similar sized, in-class vehicles such as the Subaru Outback, Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4. The vehicle went through a major redesign in 2011. While the 2012 has a few upgrades, the modern styling stays close to last year’s look.
You can get a four-cylinder engine with direct fuel injection for more power and better fuel economy. Otherwise, standard issue includes a 2.4 liter V4 engine with a manual transmission (optional automatic), Bluetooth, iPod connector, satellite radio (optional with subscription), side/curtain airbags, stability control and traction control.
You can throw in options like a heated driver’s seat, upgraded sound system and the newly redesigned Kia UVO voice activated interface.
In the cargo and passenger carrying department, the Sorento is a crossover – a smaller than traditional SUV – that’s still big enough to carry three rows of passengers. If you want to move the third row of seats out of the way, you open enough a large enough cargo bay for several bags of groceries, more than one golf bag.
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Having driven both the 2012 Sorento Crossover SUV for this review (and the 2012 Kia Rio for a review still to come), I was struck by the upgrade in overall build quality and features throughout the line from even recent years’ models. While Kia might’ve been looked at as a strictly affordable, more stripped down option for buyers looking to buy cheaper than German, the automakers has stepped up its collective game to start making some quality, but still affordable vehicles.
The new Sorento’s collection of features and driver quality positions it well to compete with similar sized, in-class vehicles such as the Subaru Outback, Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4. The vehicle went through a major redesign in 2011. While the 2012 has a few upgrades, the modern styling stays close to last year’s look.
You can get a four-cylinder engine with direct fuel injection for more power and better fuel economy. Otherwise, standard issue includes a 2.4 liter V4 engine with a manual transmission (optional automatic), Bluetooth, iPod connector, satellite radio (optional with subscription), side/curtain airbags, stability control and traction control.
You can throw in options like a heated driver’s seat, upgraded sound system and the newly redesigned Kia UVO voice activated interface.
In the cargo and passenger carrying department, the Sorento is a crossover – a smaller than traditional SUV – that’s still big enough to carry three rows of passengers. If you want to move the third row of seats out of the way, you open enough a large enough cargo bay for several bags of groceries, more than one golf bag.
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"Great experience! Low pressure and very helpful in finding the right vehicle at the right price.
It has an original design, loads of room and a price low enough for hamsters (and you know they don't make much coin).
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NEW YORK, April 9, 2012 - At the 2012 New York International Auto Show opening ceremony this weekend, Kia Motors America (KMA) joined forces with the Wounded Warrior Project, a national organization dedicated to providing help and raising public awareness for injured service members, to donate a 2012 Kia Soul hatchback to disabled veteran and United States Army Corporal Christopher Melendez. Melendez was injured in the line of duty while on routine patrol in Iraq by a "six pack shape charge" IED, resulting in severe leg and arm injuries. Working with the organizers of the New York International Auto Show, the Soul was modified to meet Melendez's specific day-to-day needs. This donation comes directly on the heels of Kia's donation to Camp Pendleton Armed Services YMCA's Operation Hero program in coordination with brand ambassador and professional women's golfer Michelle Wie.
"Kia Motors understands that it is not only important to show our commitment to the U.S. market through investment and job creation, but also to support the servicemen and women in our country's armed forces," said Michael Sprague, vice president, marketing & communications, KMA. "The Wounded Warrior Project provides invaluable services to the men and women who have been injured in the line of duty, and it is an honor to donate one of our most popular vehicles to Corporal Melendez as a way to show our appreciation and support for those who have sacrificed so much."
The 2012 Soul, retrofitted by New York-based Bussani Mobility Team was modified specifically to allow Corporal Melendez to continue with his daily activities through modifications that assist when flexibility is limited. The modifications include a steering wheel device that allows him to turn the steering wheel using one hand, while maintaining complete control of the wheel and car at all times, however all alterations are easily removable to allow others who do not need them to drive the vehicle safely.
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Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 I was blown away. I have bought multiple cars over my lifetime and usually leave feeling like the salesperson was shady. I did not get that feeling with Ruday and he worked very hard to make this deal happen.
1. Were you greeted promptly and courteously when you arrived at the dealership?
"The salesmen and managers at Signature Kia were extremely accommodating to my search for a used car! They did not pressure me at all to make a decision and were more than accommodating to give me what I needed to make an appropriate decision for my needs.Even though I didn't get the car, I will recommend this place to anyone looking." -Tracey
Kia Motors America (KMA) is the fastest growing car company in the United States , and the brand's unprecedented momentum reached new heights in March with an all-time best monthly sales total of 57,505, a 30.2-percent increase over the same period in 2011. Kia's historic March performance was driven by strong demand for the brand's two U.S.-built* products, the Optima midsize sedan and Sorento CUV built at Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG), as well as the ongoing popularity of the Soul urban passenger vehicle. With three vehicles surpassing the 10,000 unit mark for the first time in company history, Optima, Sorento and Soul accounted for 67.7-percent of sales in March.
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"Dave Solon Kia's service department is absolutely amazing! Every time I go when I have issues with my Kia Sedona they are very friendly and let you know exactly what is going on and how long it is going to take instead of hitting you with lots of hidden costs." -Tabitha
"They helped me get into a great snow worth truck, and I love how it drive's in the snow. And they helped me refinace it after 7 mos. with no issue's at all Thanks Dave Solon KIA" -Priscilla
"Dave Solon Kia's service department is total awesome. They are well knowledge and always helpful. Service with a smile can't beat that. Been taking my Optima there for over a year and trust no one else but them to work on my car." -Lilliam V.
"Im sad to see that the reviews for here are so bad. I didnt experience anything bad here. The sales people are not pushy they are very friendly and patient. We had a specific budget and they stayed within our budget. Very Happy and we will be back. We worked with Dan Steinhour on a new Kia and Also worked with Cartier in Internet on the type of car we wanted! Both Were Great!! thanks" -Shaun84
IRVINE, Calif., April 2, 2012 - The award-winning Kia Rio has been honored once again, this time as one of the "Six Best New Cars for your Teenager" by Vroomgirls.com – the first comprehensive automotive website created by and for women. The site hailed the Rio for its modern styling, high fuel economy and exceptional overall value. Also highlighted was the subcompact's abundance of standard amenities, including USB connectivity and steering-wheel controls, while Rio's impressive warranty and available navigation system received nods as well.
"Rio being recognized as one of the 'Six Best New Cars for your Teenager' by Vroomgirls.com further validates all of the virtues which have made it popular with both parents and young drivers," said Michael Sprague, vice president, marketing & communications, Kia Motors America (KMA). "Excelling in design, fuel economy, value and driving enjoyment makes the Rio a truly well-rounded choice in the competitive subcompact segment."
Editors from Vroomgirls.com evaluated vehicles based on several main parental-focused criteria, including safety, reliability and value, but also considered factors important to teenage drivers such as user-content, fun-to-drive character and styling. Vroomgirls.com selected the vehicles that offer the best combination of these characteristics.
"Parents want a safe, reliable car for their kids, but teens only care about what's cool," said Tara Weingarten, Vroomgirls.com editor-in-chief. "The 2012 Kia Rio checks both of those boxes."
To read Vroomgirl.com's "Six Best New Cars For Your Teenager," please visit http://www.vroomgirls.com/6-best-new-cars-for-your-teenager
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"This dealership is extremely military friendly I had been to other dealerships in town where I was trying to buy a car for me and my husband but he is over seas and I had a POA and other dealerships didn't want to help me because it was a little but more work. But the friendly staff Cartier, Joanie and the managers took there time and made it all work out. my husband and I are so happy with our new sorento thanks for everything!" -Monique
