Kia Optima + Blake Griffin. Not your average spokesman. Not your average midsize sedan.

Thank you Kaitlin for your great review!

"I recently had my car stolen and couldn't wait around to see if it would be found so I went in search of a new car. My parents live next to a Kia salesman and suggested I go down and check out their cars. My intention had been to buy a car in March after taxes had come back so I was less than excited about going 3 months earlier than I had planned. Kia's weren't something I had really considered - I've only ever owned Honda's, but I needed somewhere to start so I gave it a shot.

The lot is really nice and fairly large. I started at the used cars which were all fairly priced at or below KBB (they have no problem showing you KBB on the car if you haven't already checked it). Joe was the salesman and was extremely patient with me while I asked questions. I appreciated the fact that he was so quick to get me test driving cars. I'd never been car shopping on a big lot (my car that was stolen was purchased from one of those little side of the road places) and wasn't quite sure what to expect. I love that I didn't feel pressured at all and that I felt like I was really being listened too when I said I didn't like something about a car (there was no trying to get me to go back to a car once I said I didn't like something). I also appreciated that I didn't get smothered - we were given plently of room/space to walk around and check out cars without having someone with us for every second (for me I felt more comfortable being able to speak my mind unfiltered with my mom and boyfriend than if we had a salesman tailing us).

I drove probably 3-4 cars and wound up really liking the 2012 Kia Soul ! (I'm still not a fan of those hamster commercials!). Even though I liked it I wasn't totally comfortable that I didn't at least look around at other lots just in case (I'm the type that needs to check out all my options first). Joe was really cool about me wanting to go look at other lots - they didn't do anything to try to talk me out of looking at their competitors which was nice. It says a lot about their confidence in their brand/lot. I checked out the Nissan place across the street and also a Scion dealer and ended up back at Kia.

The Soul comes in a few models and I wasn't exactly sure what I would be able to afford since I'd budgeted for March and not the end of December. They were very patient with me and actually ran numbers on both models I was looking at with out me having to ask instead of just trying to pressure me in to the more expensive ! model. It worked out that they were able to get the ! in to my price range and then came the fun financing part.

The guy who helped us was fairly new the position but not the company. He was extremely detailed with everything he explained and if I said no then he just moved on. This being my first experience I really had no idea how great they were. I went with my cousin over the weekend to help her buy a car and the finance lady at a lot in Fife actually told her that she knew people who's transmission's fell out and that she NEEDED to have a warranty that my cousin being a single mom who hadn't planned on having a car payment (a tree parked itself on her car) couldn't afford. It seemed like the lady was trying to scare her in to buying something she didnt have money for. I didn't have that at all at Kia. If I said no that that was it and they moved on.

Needless to say it was a great experience and I would definitely recommend checking them out. The follow up has been great too - I got calls the next day and then about a week later to see if I had questions and to make sure I was still enjoying the car." - Kaitlin B.

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Kia Motors America Embraces Live Chat

CONTACT AT ONCE! AND KIA MOTORS AMERICA ENABLE 500TH DEALERSHIP WITH ADVANCED DEALER CHAT SOLUTION

More than 100 dealers per month added since Mid-September.

Contact At Once! (Auto Dealer Chat), the leading dealer chat provider to the automotive industry, and Kia Motors America (KMA) (Kia) today announced the achievement of a milestone -- enablement of the 500th Kia dealership with dealer-to-buyer chat capabilities, which allows for a real-time personal communication between a prospective Kia customer and a Kia dealership sales representative. Kia holds the distinction of being the first OEM to define and implement a comprehensive chat strategy for its dealer network. Kia uses chat to increase by 25 percent the number of online car shoppers that schedule appointments with dealerships while visiting tier one, tier two, and tier three websites as well as third party automotive websites.

"Utilizing Contact At Once! with 500 Kia dealerships speaks to KMA's commitment to customer satisfaction and is a reflection of the value the Kia brand provides consumers with a host of standard technology, safety, and convenience features in all its vehicles," said Michael Sprague, vice president of marketing & communications, KMA. "The use of dealer-to-buyer chat capabilities provides Kia dealers another way to connect with new, younger, more online oriented and more affluent customers who have been taking an interest in our attractive, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive vehicles such as the Optima, Sorento and Soul."

In November 2011 alone, each Kia dealer accepted an average of 93 inbound chat requests from online shoppers. This number includes chats that originated on Kia.com, regional Kia sites, as well as shoppers on dealership-specific websites.

"Kia sustained record growth in 2011 and we have been honored to provide the brand with enabling technology," said John Hanger, CEO, Contact At Once! "It has been rewarding to see more car shoppers connecting with Kia as the brand deployed our solution."

The Contact At Once! chat solution is in use in thousands of dealerships across North America. Shoppers can connect with dealers via icons or photo-enhanced greetings placed on OEM and dealer websites as they navigate the Internet. The Contact At Once! dealer chat solution is centered on real-time personal communication between a car shopper and a dealership sales person.

Once added, Contact At Once! software displays a presence-aware chat icon whenever a dealership representative is online and available. Dealers can easily answer chat requests anytime from their laptops or PCs, or via their smartphones and mobile devices using a free mobile chat app provided by Contact At Once!

KMA affiliated dealerships interested in gaining the most out of dealer chat on their websites should visit Auto Dealer Chat Schedule to request a demonstration.

About Contact At Once! Contact At Once! is the leading automotive chat software provider and operator of the industry's only dealer chat network connecting more than 9,000 auto dealers with the websites car shoppers visit most often. Adding Contact At Once! dealer chat software to a website typically increases a dealership's sales conversations by at least 25 percent. Named to the Inc. 500 as one of America's fastest growing businesses, Contact At Once! is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information about the company's auto dealer chat product, please visit: Auto Dealer Chat.

About Kia Motors America Kia Motors America is the marketing and distribution arm of Kia Motors Corporation based in Seoul, South Korea. KMA offers a complete line of vehicles through more than 755 dealers throughout the United States and serves as the "Official Automotive Partner of the NBA." In 2011, KMA recorded its best-ever annual sales total and became one of the fastest growing car companies in the U.S. Kia is poised to continue its momentum and will continue to build the brand through design innovation, quality, value, advanced safety features and new technologies.

Source: .theautochannel.com

Attractive styling, pricing and feature content are what make this 2012 Kia Forte EX standout!

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"KIA of Puyallup is a great dealership to do business with. Very professional and straightforward negotiators during the purchase process. The sales rep was extremely knowledgable about the various features and differences between the models we looked at. We finally decided on a Corsa Blue 2012 Optima SX and the car is outstanding. I'd recommend this dealership to anyone." - tmo1138

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LET THERE BE LIGHT! Our power is back, which means Kia of Puyallup is back up and running!

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ATTENTION CUSTOMERS: Dealership CLOSED today due to snow!

Unfortunately, the power has gone out at the dealership today due to the snow and therefore we will not be open.  Sorry for any inconveniences.  We hope everyone stays warm and safe out there!

Thank you to our amazing customers for sharing their experiences with us!

"The service reps were very helpful and went above and beyond to help with our situation. The facility was so clean I thought it was brand new. When our parts came in we were notified and scheduled to fit our time frames. When the work was complete we were called and someone stayed late so we could pick up our car the say day." - dbaines

"I've had my Kia Sedona for three years and am always pleased by the way that I, and my vehicle, are treated at Kia of Puyallup. The service is fast, accurate and friendly. The waiting area is top-notch; I particularly appreciate the computer cubicles and wireless internet which allow me to work while waiting for my car. In the couple of cases where the service took longer they were great at providing me with a loaner vehicle." - Todd F

Kia of Puyallup January Newsletter - Latest News and Special Offers

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Stay up to date with the latest news and special offers going on at Kia of Puyallup with our Weekly Newsletter. Be sure to take a look at our January Newsletter today, and take advantage of our VIP Upgrade Program and our monthly coupons!

We would like to thank the author of this great review!

"Both Joe Goodwin , my salesperson, and the service department have been great (six star). I highly recommend Kia of Puyallup..." - ph

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A special thank you to the authors of these great reviews. We appreciate it!

"The salesman was easy-going, helpful, and did not pressure us in any way. He made the process very comfortable for us to ask questions and do business. The financial person was thorough and courteous. They had a good inventory for us to choose from. It is a good place to buy a car." - sigsam01

"I went to KIA of Puyallup, looking for a new car. I was there less than 3 hours and I drove home in a 2012 KIA Soul that night. The sales people and finance people are the best! I've recommended KIA of Puyallup to all my friends." - smbirch1952

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Kia Chooses Las Vegas, Not Detroit, for E.V. Debuts

LAS VEGAS — Rather than at a traditional auto salon like the one running concurrently in Detroit, Kia Motors opted to introduce two electric vehicles at the Consumer Electronics Show here this week.

The automaker explained that C.E.S. was the proper venue to introduce the cars and emphasize to the electronics industry the potential synergies of a fast-approaching electrified future for the transportation industry.

Both vehicles — a purely electric version of the Ray subcompact already on sale in Korea, and the Naimo E.V. concept — are powered by lithium-ion polymer battery packs and an electric motor. The Naimo’s set-up produces 107 horsepower and 207 pound-feet of torque, and is capable of pushing the vehicle to a top speed of 93 miles per hour and providing up to 124 miles of range on a charge, according to Kia.

Introduced in December, the Ray was the first mass-produced E.V. on the Korean market. It is assembled on the same production lines as its gasoline-engine counterpart, and was designed and built with the Korean market in mind.

The Ray E.V., which is slightly less powerful than the Naimo concept, would go up to 86 miles on a single charge, Kia said, and is powered by a 50-kilowatt electric motor (roughly 67 horsepower) and 16.4 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion polymer battery pack. Its top speed is 81 m.p.h.

“There are no plans at the moment to import the Ray E.V. into North America,” said James Hope, a Kia spokesman. “But the industry is changing rapidly, so anything is possible.”

Source: wheels.blogs.nytimes.com

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Kia Motors America Debuts UVO e-Services at 2012 Consumer Electronics Show

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today unveiled UVO eServices, the next iteration of the company's innovative voice-activated infotainment system, during the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Showcased in Kia's stunning Optima Hybrid midsize sedan, UVO eServices represents an evolution from the original UVO system's capabilities, adding a new telematics suite ("eServices") that is powered by a free smartphone app that will provide drivers with an innovative in-vehicle connectivity experience including navigation, diagnostics capabilities and added convenience features. Powered by Microsoft®(1), UVO is short for "Your Voice," and provides consumers easy-to-use voice and touch-activated experiences to manage music files and hands-free mobile phone operation. Also at CES, KMA debuted the In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) concept, which demonstrates Kia's forward-thinking technology and concepts in the realm of connected car.

"UVO was a breakthrough for Kia, and signaled the brand's ambitious plans to become an in-vehicle technology leader by enabling drivers and passengers to use all of their personal technologies more safely and easily, while creating additional entertainment experiences," said Henry Bzeih, who heads the connected car program for KMA. "With smartphone penetration nearing 50-percent in the U.S., UVO eServices extends our award-winning system's abilities far beyond the original offerings by utilizing one of the industry's first app-based approaches for telematics. The development focus for UVO eServices was to deliver the connectivity, services and notifications valued by vehicle owners while also adding safety features, diagnostic information and innovations such as our parked vehicle locator to create user-friendly experiences that exceed people's expectations."

UVO continues to offer drivers hands-free mobile phone management capabilities and hands-free control of music from a variety of media sources, including CD, radio, USB, media player, and the Digital Jukebox. Users will now be able to control the on-board navigation system through voice commands when the vehicle is outfitted with the UVO eServices/navigation package.  Also new with UVO eServices is an enhanced telematics suite, which includes a number of maintenance, and infotainment functions, including Crash Notification Assist, Roadside Assist, Automatic Diagnostics, Manual Diagnostics, Scheduled Diagnostics, vehicle maintenance, eServices Guide, Trip Info, safe- and eco-friendly driving awards, Send2Car, Curfew Limit, Speed Alert, Geo Fencing, Car Care Web and Park Assist. These functions, with the exception of eServices Guide and Crash Notification Assist, are run through the owner's smartphone equipped with the free UVO eServices app.

Key Features of UVO eServices:

• eServices Guide:  accessed via the touch-screen or voice command, eServices Guide places a phone call to a voice response system that explains UVO eServices to the driver in an interactive manner.
• Car Care Web:  Through the UVO eServices owner's portal, known as "Car Care Web," owners can check vehicle diagnostics, vehicle status, maintenance schedules, driving behavior, My Car Zone alerts, and schedule appointments with their preferred or nearby dealer via their home computer or mobile device.  Owners also can earn awards for safe and eco-friendly driving viewable on Car Care Web should they rank high enough among their fellow UVO eServices owners.
• Send2Car:  Also available to UVO eServices owners is Send2Car, a feature that allows owners to send a destination from Google Maps to their smart phone.  After the phone receives the destination, it will send the destination to the vehicle's navigation system the next time the phone is paired via Bluetooth^®(2) wireless technology.  In addition, all destinations sent from Google Maps will be copied to the owner's Car Care Web. (Send2Car is only available with UVO eServices vehicles equipped with navigation).
• Vehicle Diagnostics:  If UVO's eServices identifies a problem by way of the Automatic Diagnostics function, it will communicate the vehicle's list of issues and its location to Kia's 24/7 call center or will schedule an appointment online with the nearest Kia dealership upon user request.  With Manual Diagnostics, at the owner's preference, UVO eServices can connect the user with Kia's 24/7 call center or schedule an appointment online with the nearest Kia dealership, should an issue be found.  Additionally, the user can take advantage of Scheduled Diagnostics from their smartphone, setting a monthly diagnostic check of the vehicle.  Upon completion, any issues found are automatically forwarded to Car Care Web.
• Crash Notification Assist:  In case of an airbag deployment, the Crash Notification Assist function will alert emergency services.  After a 10-second delay, during which time the driver has the option to cancel the call, UVO will dial 9-1-1, read the vehicle's location out loud to the emergency services operator and allow the operator to speak with the vehicle occupants.
• My Car Zone:  UVO eServices also helps drivers stay up to date on their vehicle's whereabouts while away from the car.  Curfew Limits in terms of time stamps or even GPS coordinates through 'Geo Fencing' (a predetermined area plotted in the navigation system) can be set.  If the car leaves that area or is used outside of predetermined hours, the owner receives a detailed alert on his or her smartphone the next time the driver pairs the phone with the vehicle via Bluetooth^® wireless technology.  The Speed Watch function also allows owners to set a predetermined maximum speed for the car, and receive an alert if exceeded, while the smartphone app adds a trip-information function that gives a summary of total and individual journey distances and times.
• Park Assist: If the driver happens to forget where they parked the car, the Park Assist function helps find it by sending the location of the vehicle when it is parked to the driver's phone.  If preferred, the owner also can take pictures of the surrounding area for reference, write a reminder note, email his or her location and set an alarm if the car is parked at a meter.  To guide the owner back, the UVO eServices smartphone app will display the owner and the vehicle's locations on a map.  Optionally, the owner can look through the phone's integrated camera where an icon on the phone's screen will point to the vehicle's location.

In-Vehicle Infotainment Concept

Kia's all-new IVI concept, intended to deliver navigation, media playback and networked computer functions all from a single unit, is designed to be the hub of a vehicle's information and entertainment systems and represents a glimpse into the future of IVI systems.

Featuring wireless connectivity with smartphones and tablets, an integrated app store, user-recognition system and augmented reality navigation, as well as a combination of touch- and speech-interface options controlled principally through an 11.6-inch multi-touch screen, Kia's IVI concept allows users to transfer music, contacts and directions between smartphone or tablets and the vehicle.  In addition, once the user's smartphone or tablet is synced with the vehicle, many of the device's features and apps become available through the IVI system.  The IVI concept also features revolutionary wireless charging, enabling users to charge devices without the need for conventional wired chargers.  The key features of Kia's IVI concept include navigation, media, smart device interlock, and an app store.

Key Features of the IVI Concept:

• Navigation:  Working in conjunction with exterior vehicle cameras, downloadable apps, and the in-car voice recognition system, the IVI concept features an augmented reality navigation system.  This system takes satellite navigation a step further, providing clear and concise turn-by-turn directions, including information such as POIs, as well as integrating a traffic-signal recognition system onto a virtual map on the center screen.
• Media:  In addition to the online Pandora music service, the IVI system is capable of playing a multitude of music and movie formats, all of which can be controlled through the voice recognition system.
• Smart Device Interlock:  The Smart Device Interlock effectively tethers the user's smartphone to the IVI system via a specially developed app.  Once the device and IVI are linked, the user can download information about their car, including where it is parked, send and receive route instructions and browse media in the car.
• App Store:  Accessing the app store via the icon on the main menu of the IVI concept, users can download a variety of apps to suit their needs, such as weather updates, news, navigation or games.

Kia's Unprecedented Growth: Kia Motors is the one of the world's fastest moving global automotive brands; from 2009-2011 Kia launched more new vehicles in the U.S. than any other automaker, and under the guidance of chief design officer Peter Schreyer earned a reputation as an industry leader in automotive styling.  Kia Motors America's full line of fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive cars and CUVs has earned critical acclaim and dramatically increased consumer awareness, perception and consideration for the brand.  In 2011, KMA recorded its 17th consecutive year of market share growth, thanks in part to the largest increase of any major brand in perceived quality(3) and the industry's highest brand loyalty ranking(4). Kia's U.S.-based manufacturing facility in West Point, Georgia – KMMG – is responsible for the creation of more than 10,000 plant and supplier jobs and builds the company's two best-selling vehicles in the U.S. – the Sorento CUV and Optima midsize sedan(5). Kia's value and technology-laden 2012 model year lineup also includes the Sportage compact CUV, Soul urban passenger vehicle, Optima Hybrid, Forte compact sedan, Forte 5-door compact hatchback, Forte Koup two-door coupe, all-new Rio and Rio 5-door sub-compacts and Sedona minivan.

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Vehicle Special: Midnight Black 2012 Kia Rio EX

With it's stylish design inside and out, excellent fuel economy and long warranty coverage; this 2012 Kia Rio is a smart pick for small-car shoppers!

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Kia Optima Named Autobytel 2012 Sedan of the Year

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a year in which Kia Motors America (KMA) received more vehicle awards and accolades than ever before, the brand's stylish Optima mid-size sedan kicked the New Year off in high gear by being named "2012 Sedan of the Year" by Autobytel. Recognized by the automotive research website's editors as "setting the bar" in the sedan category, the Optima took top honors against tough competition with its head-turning design, roomy interior and outstanding fuel economy.

"Since its introduction, the Optima has been attracting new customers to the brand with the right balance of performance, modern amenities and fuel economy that consumers are looking for," said Michael Sprague, vice president of marketing and communications, KMA. "The mid-size sedan segment is more competitive than ever, and Autobytel's recognition of the Optima continues to keep Kia's momentum going into 2012."

Autobytel is an automotive research website providing consumers with the information they need to purchase new and used cars.  Over their 75 years of combined experience, Autobytel editors have driven hundreds of vehicles and have chosen the 2012 Sedan of the Year based on the Optima's game-changing market potential, advances in design and overall performance and efficiency options.

About the 2012 Optima

The 2012 Kia Optima stands apart from the crowd with its head-turning design, fun-to-drive performance, modern amenities and long list of standard safety features. Kia's second U.S.-built vehicle offers drivers cutting-edge technologies, including a standard eight-speaker Infinity^® audio system, HD Radio™, and Kia's UVO powered by Microsoft® voice-activated infotainment and communications system with a starting MSRP of $19,500.

Kia's Unprecedented Growth
Kia Motors is the one of the world's fastest moving global automotive brands; from 2009-2011 Kia launched more new vehicles in the U.S. than any other automaker, and under the guidance of chief design officer Peter Schreyer earned a reputation as an industry leader in automotive styling. Kia Motors America's full line of fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive cars and CUVs has earned critical acclaim and dramatically increased consumer awareness, perception and consideration for the brand. In 2011, KMA recorded its 17th consecutive year of market share growth, thanks in part to the largest increase of any major brand in perceived quality and the industry's highest brand loyalty ranking. Kia's U.S.-based manufacturing facility in West Point, Georgia – KMMG – is responsible for the creation of more than 10,000 plant and supplier jobs and builds the company's two best-selling vehicles in the U.S. – the Sorento CUV and Optima midsize sedan. Kia's value and technology-laden 2012 model year lineup also includes the Sportage compact CUV, Soul urban passenger vehicle, Optima Hybrid, Forte compact sedan, Forte 5-door compact hatchback, Forte Koup two-door coupe, all-new Rio and Rio 5-door sub-compacts and Sedona minivan.

Source: prnewswire.com

 

This 2011 Kia Forte has an unbeatable price!

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This 2011 Kia Forte is equipped with good fuel economy, a long warranty and standard Bluetooth. Plus, with this unbeatable price, how could you pass it up?

Kia announces completion of $100 million expansion

WEST POINT, Ga. -- Today, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) announced the completion of a $100 million expansion that has increased the annual production capacity of the plant from 300,000 vehicles annually to more than 360,000.

“Our more than 3,000 team members continue to demonstrate outstanding dedication to building world-class, high-quality vehicles at our West Point manufacturing facility,” said Mr. Byung Mo Ahn, Group President and CEO for Kia Motors America (KMA) and KMMG. “The new jobs and increased volume at KMMG is continued evidence of our commitment to the U.S. and local economies. Kia experienced record-breaking growth again in 2011, led by the best-selling Sorento and the critically-acclaimed Optima, both of which are being built at KMMG.”

The new $100 million investment by Kia Motors is in addition to the $1 billion already invested into KMMG. The expansion includes:

• A second 5,400-ton transfer press in the stamping shop
• Additional robots in the welding shop related to the production of the Optima
• Expansion of the paint shop to accommodate additional capacity
• Expansion of the production line in the general assembly shop (within the existing facilities) and installation of new equipment
• Expansion of the railroad spur to efficiently handle additional volume
• More than 500 additional parking spaces added to the team member parking area
• Over 1,000 new team members were hired at KMMG during 2011 to bring the total number of hires at the plant to more than 3,000

Source: wrbl.com