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Kia K5 & Telluride Earn 2021 Edmunds “Top Rated” Awards

December 18th, 2020 by
2021 Telluride Top Rated Award

The Kia K5 has been named “Edmunds Top Rated Sedan” in the 2021 Edmunds Top Rated Awards. Along with the K5, the Telluride has earned the top spot as “Edmunds Top Rated SUV” for the second year in a row. “Kia has a longstanding commitment to innovation, quality and driver satisfaction, and we’re honored that…

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Kia Rio Named “Best CPO Value in America” By Vincentric

December 16th, 2020 by
Kia Rio

The sporty Rio sedan has been honored as a 2021 Vincentric “Best Certified Pre-Owned Value in America” award winner in the Subcompact category. With an ownership cost 2.8-percent lower than expected for its segment, Rio outperformed seven competitors to clinch the win. “Rio being honored as a ‘Best CPO Value in America’ by Vincentric is…

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Kelley Blue Book Names Telluride Midsize SUV Best Buy of 2021

December 11th, 2020 by
2021 Kia Telluride

The 2021 Kia Telluride has topped the 3-row SUV category in Kelley Blue Books Best Buy awards for 2021 thanks to its bold styling, and its high-quality and roomy interior. Last year, the Telluride was named Best New Model thanks to its design, comfort, utility, and value, and this year those same traits have earned…

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Kia Seltos Named Best New Model for 2021 by Kelley Blue Book

December 9th, 2020 by
2021 Kia Seltos

Kelley Blue Book has named the 2021 Kia Seltos ‘Best New Model’ in the 2021 Best Buy Awards in the Subcompact SUV category. The Seltos was given this award based on its versatility, modern technology, class-leading cargo space, and wide array of safety features. The Seltos was also named Best Subcompact SUV. Editors at Kelley…

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Kia Wins Four 2021 Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy Awards

December 3rd, 2020 by
2020 Kia Rio Subcompact Car

The Kia Soul, Seltos, Rio, and Telluride have all been named 2021 Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy Award winners. “Claiming four 2021 Best Buy awards reflects Kia’s commitment to innovation, design, safety and driver satisfaction. Furthermore, the wide range of Kia vehicles honored proves our world-class model line-up offers a vehicle that suits the needs…

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Telluride Named a Car and Driver ‘10Best’ for 2021

November 20th, 2020 by
Telluride Nightfall Edition

The Kia Telluride has been named to Car and Driver’s 10Best list for 2021. This is the second year in a row that the big and bold SUV has earned a spot on this prestigious list. “We’re excited to include the Kia Telluride in Car and Driver’s 10Best for the second year in a row,”…

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2021 Kia K5 GT-Line Review & Test Drive | Smail Kia

October 22nd, 2020 by
K5 Test Drive Thumbnail

On this episode of 1st Drive, Kia checks out the 2021 K5 GT-Line! The K5 features a revolutionary design, all-new safety and performance features, and an updated infotainment system! Browse out K5 inventory here! Learn more about the K5 here!

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Telluride & K5 Win Automotive Excellence Awards from Popular Mechanics

October 20th, 2020 by
2021 K5 GT-Line AWD

The 2020 Kia Telluride and the 2021 Kia K5 have been awarded Automotive Excellence Awards! The Telluride was named Family Car of the Year and the K5 was named Sedan of the Year. Popular Mechanics selected the winners based on their affordability, practicality, and capability. “Throughout the year, we got behind the wheels of these…

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Cars in the Community: 2020 Virtual Ligonier Days, Chamber Days, & The Fort Ligonier Museum

October 7th, 2020 by
Fort Ligonier Museaum

On this episode of Cars in the Community, Taylor and Kia take a trip to Ligonier to talk to Julie Donovan, from the Fort Ligonier Museum, and Joyce McIntire, from the Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce, about what is in store for this weekend! October 9th to the 11th, you can visit Fort Ligonier Museum to experience…

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How to Connect Your Phone to Bluetooth in Your Kia | Smail Kia

September 23rd, 2020 by
Bluetooth Kia Tutorial

Pairing your phone with the Bluetooth® connectivity in your Kia Vehicle helps to keep your eyes on the road while you keep up on messages, phone calls, and can also give turn-by-turn directions through the audio system. To connect your iPhone to Bluetooth, first, make sure the Bluetooth on your phone is on. On your…

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