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Telluride is New England Motor Press Associations Winter SUV of the Year

June 24th, 2020 by
Tellride Front Facia

The 2020 Kia Telluride has been named the 2020 New England Motor Press Association Winter SUV of the Year. NEMPA selects the best vehicles for winter driving and offers a combination of winter-specific features and options. These features and options make for a safe, enjoyable, and competent all-weather driving. Recipients of this award meet, and…

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2021 Kia Seltos vs 2020 Kia Telluride

June 22nd, 2020 by
Seltos vs Telluride Thumbnail

  The Kia Seltos and Telluride are the latest additions to the Kia SUV family. The Telluride is the largest SUV that Kia has to offer and the Seltos fits right in between the Kia Soul and the Kia Sportage in terms of its size. Although the Kia Seltos is smaller than the Telluride, it…

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2021 Kia Seltos | Apple CarPlay

June 19th, 2020 by
2021 Seltos

The 2021 Kia Seltos features a variety of excellent interior technologies including Apple CarPlay. To launch Apple CarPlay, simply connect your phone via a USB cable and allow the vehicle access to the phone. Apple CarPlay can perform many of the same functions as an iPhone, such as turn-by-turn directions, make calls, send and receive…

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Telluride is a 2020 Autotrader Best Car Interior Under $50,000

June 18th, 2020 by
2020 Telluride Interior

The Kia Telluride has won a 2020 Autotrader 10 Best Car Interiors Under $50,000 award. Autotrader judges were impressed by the SUV’s interior quality, comfort and value within its segment. “Most people spend several hours inside their vehicles each week, so interior features are extremely important when determining which new car to buy,” said Tara…

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Two New Trim Levels for the 2020 Kia Forte

June 11th, 2020 by
2020 Kia Forte

After a successful redesign last year, the 2020 Kia Forte has added two new exhilarating sport trims to the 2020 line up; the GT-Line and GT. These two new additions continue to push the Fortes fun, comfortable, and convenient characteristics. The 2020 Kia Forte features performance improvements, technology innovations, sleek styling, and a plethora of…

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U.S. News & World Report Names Telluride ‘Best 3-Row SUV for Families’

June 9th, 2020 by
2020 Kia Telluride Grille close up

U.S. News & World Report awarded the 2020 Kia Telluride with its Best 3-Row SUV for Families award. “Telluride being named the Best 3-Row SUV for Families by U.S. News & World Report is the latest in a string of awards that have been bestowed on Telluride and is further validation of Kia’s relentless commitment…

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Telluride Named a Winner Among Automobile All-Stars

June 5th, 2020 by
2020 Kia Telluride road

The 2020 Kia Telluride is the brands most decorated SUV ever and has been named a winner at the Automobile All-Stars; an annual evaluation held by leading publication, Automobile, to determine the best new vehicles of the year. This year, 21 vehicles were invited to the event due to being “interesting, new, or significantly revised.”…

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2020 Kia Sorento SX – Smart Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Assist and Blind-Spot Monitoring

May 26th, 2020 by
2020 Kia Sorento pulling a trailer

Smart Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Assist and Blind-Spot Monitoring are all features included in Kia’s DRIVE WISE driver assistive safety technology package and are being demonstrated on the 2020 Kia Sorento SX. Smart Cruise Control Smart Cruise Control (SCC) is a convenience and safety system that automatically accelerates and decelerates the vehicle to maintain the…

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Kia Sedona Wins PARENTS Magazines 2020 Best Family Cars Award

May 18th, 2020 by
2020 Kia Sedona Van

For the second year in a row, the 2020 Kia Sedona has been recognized by PARENTS Magazine as one of the “Best Family Cars of 2020.” PARENTS editors praised the Sedona for delivering value, safety features, convenience, and other family friendly attributes. “Finding the right vehicle for your family can be a challenge since there…

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Kia Seltos Named in Autotrader’s ’10 Best Cars for Recent College Graduates’

May 15th, 2020 by
2021 Seltos

The 2021 Kia Seltos has been recognized by Autotrader as one of the “10 Best Cars for Recent College Graduates in 2020.” Autotrader editors chose the Seltos because of the well-priced crossover’s rugged sophistication, spaciousness, and upscale interior materials. “Despite entering the real world at a challenging time, recent college graduates have reason to celebrate…

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