More Kia awards: Consumer Guide Automotive's Best Buy

For 2015, Consumer Guide Automotive has awarded the Kia K900 and Kia Soul its prestigious Best Buy Awards in the Premium Large Car and Subcompact Car segments, respectively.  The awards were announced Nov. 19, and you'll find both here at Barnett Kia.

The K900 was lauded for its luxurious interior amenities, "limo-like" rear-seat accommodations, refined V8 engine, and long list of premium features- yet it still costs $20,000 - $30,000 less than its competitors. 

The Soul impressed editors with its large passenger space, flexible cargo room, upscale features and amenities all wrapped in a compact and affordable package.

Each year Consumer Guide Automotive editors select the best vehicles from 20 segments to receive Best Buy Awards, with vehicle price and value being major factors. By prioritizing these key consideration points in the car-buying process, the Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy Awards serve a practical purpose to everyday car shoppers. "2014 marks Kia's 20th year in the U.S. market, and in that time, the Kia brand has continued to challenge convention and redefine the notion of what value really is," said Michael Sprague, executive vice president of sales and marketing for Kia Motors America. "To be recognized by Consumers Guide Automotive with two Best Buy Awards for 2015 is an indication that our products continue to exceed expectations with a winning blend of world-class design, outstanding quality, state-of-the-art technology and premium amenities, all at a tremendous value to the customer."


About the 2015 K900

The 2015 K900 challenges the rear-drive luxury sedan segment with an extensive list of standard equipment, world-class accommodations, premium driving dynamics and stunning design that redefines consumer perception and expectations of the Kia brand. Offered with a 420-hp V8 engine, the K900's list of standard equipment and upscale amenities features first-class accommodations and advanced technology. The range-topping V8 equipped with the VIP Package adds additional luxury amenities including reclining outboard rear seats. The all-new K900 V8 Luxury and V8 VIP are on sale now.


About the 2015 Soul

The 2015 Soul displays its own unique character through a blend of funky personality, fun-to-drive characteristics and premium interior amenities intended to set it apart from the pack. The signature Soul design is instantly recognizable yet thoroughly fresh. Honoring Soul owners' fierce individualism, three unique trim levels remain available: Base, Plus and Exclaim. Motivation for the Base Soul is delivered by a gasoline direct injection (GDI) 130-horsepower (at 6,300 rpm) 1.6-liter all-aluminum DOHC four-cylinder engine. The GAMMA engine produces 118 lb. ft. of torque at 4,850 rpm. The Plus and Exclaim models are offered with the more powerful 2.0 liter NU power plant with GDI technology. The Plus and Exclaim models are available exclusively with the six-speed automatic gearbox.


Right now here at Barnett Kia on Highway 61 in White Bear Lake you can lease virtually ANY new Kia at incredibly low payments. For example, a new 2014 Soul OR 2014 Rio lease for only $169 a month with $0 down and $0 security deposit. Your sales associate can give you all the details.

And, of course, every new vehicle comes with Barnett’s exclusive MILLION MILE Warranty. Ask your sales associate for all the details on that, too.
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