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Blake Griffin is back in The Zone with his 2016 Kia Optima. The new ad features Griffin once again in his eternally calm headspace, no matter the intensity of the situation. It’s just like the feeling of cruising through rush hour traffic in the stylish, sporty and tech-laden new Optima you’ll find at your Wichita car dealership: Midwest Kia. Kia had a real winner with last year’s Optima, and you won’t believe how they’ve refined their midsize masterpiece for 2016. Shop our online inventory, use the auto loan calculator to set your budget, and then head into Midwest Kia to test drive this car and get a sense of what Griffin’s Zone is really like. Elevate your Midsize Style Midsize sedans should come without compromise. At some point, we all want a little more driver comfort, more safety, and four doors to fit child seats and passengers with ease. With Kia, trading in that sporty coupe for a midsize sedan means that you truly get more. More safety, more tech, more style, and more performance. That’s how it should be. Available cross-hatched leather seating and modern interior contours give you that riding-in-style swagger other midsize sedans lack. Add to that some snappy tech like in-dash navigation and premium audio and you have a chariot fit for, well, royalty. That’s how you rule your commute, and Midwest Kia is the Wichita car dealership where you take charge. Your Power Car Power suit, power lunch, and now power car with the option of turbo-charged horsepower and all-wheel drive connecting it to the ground. The 2016 Kia Optima offers sporty trims to rival the best in its class, including performance-oriented European sedans. Of course, Kia offers these features in a car that is still recognized as one of the best values on the road. Again—power! Test Drive Blake Griffin Style So get behind the wheel of the car that best illustrates Blake Griffin’s Zone. Remember that we offer an auto loan calculator right here on our website so that you can work the numbers and know your budget before you even arrive. Arriving ready to drive and deal—that’s how you get in your Zone.

In one of our blogs last week we shared with you the first seven facts on the MotorTrend list of “14 Fun Facts and Cool Features On The 2017 Kia Sportage”. Now, we have the second half of the list available for you below so that you can continue to learn about some interesting information about this all-new model before its makes its official debut sometime later this year. Return of the Turbocharged Engine: The brand chose to carry over the 2.0L I-4 Engine from the current model into the 2017 Sportage making it one of the only vehicles in its segment to offer an engine that generates more than 200 horsepower. Three Driving Modes: This model comes equipped with three different driving modes so that you can choose the one that best suits you at any given moment. These modes include Normal. Eco, and Sport. Driver-Centric Cockpit: The 2017 Sportage has truly been designed to offer driver’s a sportier and more exciting driving experience. In keeping with that ideal the cockpit was designed to cater to the driver with features such as a flat-bottom steering wheel, a center stack that has been tilted towards the driver, and sportier paddle shifters. More Cargo Space: The interior of this new model has been redesigned to offer significantly more cargo space. The 2017 model will offer 60.1 cubic feet of space, an increase that is made possible in part thanks to the new split-folding rear seats. Debut of UV03: Kia will be debuting UV03, the newest version of their infotainment system in the 2017 Sportage. Depending on which trim level you opt for this system will be available through either a five, seven, or eight-inch touchscreen. The system also includes several other features that are specific to the different trim levels. Standard Android Auto On EX and SX Trims: The EX and SX trim levels of the 2017 Sportage will come equipped with Android Auto and the brand plans to add Apple CarPlay as well. Extensive Suite of Active Safety Features: This new model will be the second vehicle in the Kia lineup to include a suite of active safety features, the first being the 2016 Optima. A few of the safety features you will be able to find on this model include blind-spot warning with rear cross traffic alert, forward collision warning, and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection. Ogbac, Stefan. "14 FUN FACTS AND COOL FEATURES ON THE 2017 KIA SPORTAGE." MotorTrend. N.p., 23 Dec. 2015. Web. <http%3A%2F%2F www.motortrend.com%2Fnews%2F14-fun-facts-cool-features-2017-kia-sportage%2F >.

No matter how many years you have been driving, the first time you get behind the wheel of a new car it can be a bit intimidating since you have to now get used to where everything is in this vehicle and how is all operates. This can also be even more intimidating of you are switching manufacturers. Recently, Kia Motors released an Animated Driving Guide on their YouTube page that offers a few important tips to not only Kia owners, but drivers in general. This new video runs for just over 12 minutes and it is broken down into four chapters, Situation Before Driving, Driving, Parking, and Situational Driving. All four chapters are then followed up by three additional tips. We have the full video available for you above and we encourage you to head on over to Midwest Kia with any questions that you may have about your new Kia vehicle.

While the 2017 Kia Sportage may not be scheduled to arrive in dealerships until sometime next year MotorTrend has released a list of 14 fun facts about this all-new model in order to allow customers learn a little more about it while they await its arrival. We have the first seven facts from the list available for you to see below and we will release the remaining facts in our next blog. Take a look through these fun facts to learn more and be sure to keep an eye out for the arrival of this all-new SUV here at Midwest Kia. Built in South Korea, Developed in California: While many new Kia vehicles are now manufactured in North America, the Sportage is one of the few vehicles that are still made in the brand’s home country of South Korea. Even so, the newest generation of the Sportage was originally developed at the Hyundai-Kia Proving Grounds. Stronger Body: The 2017 model was designed to be stronger and more tough thanks to the use of more advanced high-strength steel being used in 51 percent of the body of this vehicle. This is 33 percent higher than the amount used in the current model and it improves the vehicle’s rigidity by 39 percent. Striking Yet Familiar Appearance: This vehicle has been given an impressive new redesign that has it looking more striking than anything else in its class. However, even with new features such as LED lights places like propellers on the front it still offers the familiar look of the previous generation Sportage vehicles. “Ice Cube” LED Fog Lights: The signature cube LED lights on the 2017 Sportage provide a more aggressive look to the front of the vehicle and help it to stand out more, especially at night. Redesigned Grille: Most of the vehicles in the Kia lineup include the brand’s signature tiger nose grille. On the Sportage, however, the grill is larger and more striking with a more vertical design that gives the front end of this vehicle a more aggressive look. Suspension and Steering Overhaul: The suspension system in the 2017 Kia Sportage has been given a substantial overhaul that helped to improve its overall stability, ride, and handling. Additionally, this model has been equipped with a revised electric power steering system that offers 25 percent less friction. Locking Center Differential and Unique Front Fascia in AWD Models: The AWD versions of the 2017 Kia Sportage include a 50/50 locking center differential and a new front fascia that allows you to approach at a steeper angle when you are driving on more rugged off-road terrain. Ogbac, Stefan. "14 FUN FACTS AND COOL FEATURES ON THE 2017 KIA SPORTAGE." MotorTrend. N.p., 23 Dec. 2015. Web. <http%3A%2F%2F www.motortrend.com%2Fnews%2F14-fun-facts-cool-features-2017-kia-sportage%2F >.

In a Quick Spin review of the 2016 Kia Optima MotorWeek stated that each Optima they have tested over the years has managed to improve upon and greatly outshine the previous model. The 2016 model has of course proven to be no exception to that rule as this newest Optima brings all of the impressive design and performance capabilities of the 2015 model and takes them to the next level in order to continue improving on this sleek and sophisticated midsize sedan. We have the 2016 Kia Optima here at Midwest Kia and we invite all of our customers from Wichita, Derby, Hutchinson, Park City, and Newton, KS to head into our dealership and take it out for a test drive. Additionally, be such to check out the video below to hear more of what MotorWeek had to say in their review before you head on over to 8725 Kellogg Drive.

When it comes to convenience and comfort, the Kia Sportage offers it all with a spacious interior and a Smart Key that will enhance your overall experience. If your hands are full with grocery bags, make sure that the Smart Key is in your purse or pocket, and get as close as 50-100 centimeters near the rear tailgate for three or more seconds, then the tailgate will open up for you automatically. No need to juggle your belongings, plus attempt to get out your keys to unlock the door or tailgate. As you approach the vehicle’s driver side, the side mirrors will unfold with the lights activated, along with the door handle lights that will be synchronized to unlock the driver’s side door for you. This makes the hassle of entering the car easier as well. The team at Midwest Kia are encouraging any new car buyers that are in the market for purchase or lease to stop by our showroom today. We are located at 8725 Kellogg Dr., Wichita, KS 67209 near Derby, Hutchinson, Park City, Newton, KS.