All-time best Soul sales power Kia to record month
Continuing to gain momentum, Kia Motors America reported best-ever August sales of 58,897 vehicles, a 7.7 percent increase over the same period last year, and the brand’s fourth straight monthly sales record. Soul sales spiked to an all-time high single nameplate monthly sales total of 17,108 units, while other top movers in August included Optima and Sorento with 13,980 and 10,211 units sold, respectively. Kia is up 5.4 percent year-to-date.
“Kia has outpaced the industry all year, and that trend continued in August as we set our fourth consecutive monthly sales record despite significant turbulence in the stock market and not having the benefit of Labor Day weekend sales,” said Michael Sprague, Chief Operating Officer and EVP. “Since its introduction in 2009, the wildly popular Soul has been one of the industry’s greatest success stories, and its record-setting August performance comes on the heels of being the highest ranked compact multi-purpose vehicle in initial quality by J.D. Power."
The Soul offers a new Designer Collection, featuring a two-tone paint scheme, perfectly playing up the free-spirit attitude of both the vehicle and its owners. Three unique trim levels (Base, Plus, and Exclaim) remain, and each one adds new features for the 2016 model year. Alloy wheels now come standard across all models. Meanwhile, Base models equipped with the Convenience Package add a 4.3-inch color touchscreen, SiriusXM® satellite radio, and integrated Rear Camera Display.
The Optima's standard and optional features lists are stronger than those of most other mid-size sedans in this price range. Bluetooth and a USB port are included on base models, the mid-level EX trim gets dual-zone climate control and a smart-key system, and top options include Infinity audio, full leather upholstery, and heated rear seats. A navigation system is available, as is UVO, an enhanced system for smartphone connectivity.
The Sorento has been completely redesigned and reengineered for 2016. And within it is both significantly roomier and more refined in nearly every way. The 2016 Sorento still offers a third-row seat, to bump its capacity from five up to seven if you so desire. Also, all Sorento models are about three inches longer, with a wheelbase more than three inches longer, and slightly taller than previous versions.
Right now at Barnett, you can drive an award-winning Soul at an award-winning payment! Lease a new 2016 Soul for just $99 a month.* Choose either the 2016 Forte* or 2105 top-ranked Optima** for a super-low, eye-catching $79 a month.
And, of course, every new vehicle comes with Barnett’s exclusive—and FREE—MILLION MILE Warranty. Ask your sales associate for all the details on that, too. Come see us soon at Barnett Kia on Highway 61 in White Bear Lake!
*For qualified leases. Lease from Kia Motors Finance on approved credit. Must qualify for military bonus and college grad bonus. * Forte and Soul are 36-month lease, 10,000 miles per year. ** Optima is 24-month leases, 12,000 miles per year. All $2,999 down plus first payment, tax, title, license and dealer fees. Actual prices may vary. Must take delivery from retail stock by 9/30/15.
Continuing to gain momentum, Kia Motors America reported best-ever August sales of 58,897 vehicles, a 7.7 percent increase over the same period last year, and the brand’s fourth straight monthly sales record. Soul sales spiked to an all-time high single nameplate monthly sales total of 17,108 units, while other top movers in August included Optima and Sorento with 13,980 and 10,211 units sold, respectively. Kia is up 5.4 percent year-to-date.
“Kia has outpaced the industry all year, and that trend continued in August as we set our fourth consecutive monthly sales record despite significant turbulence in the stock market and not having the benefit of Labor Day weekend sales,” said Michael Sprague, Chief Operating Officer and EVP. “Since its introduction in 2009, the wildly popular Soul has been one of the industry’s greatest success stories, and its record-setting August performance comes on the heels of being the highest ranked compact multi-purpose vehicle in initial quality by J.D. Power."
The Soul offers a new Designer Collection, featuring a two-tone paint scheme, perfectly playing up the free-spirit attitude of both the vehicle and its owners. Three unique trim levels (Base, Plus, and Exclaim) remain, and each one adds new features for the 2016 model year. Alloy wheels now come standard across all models. Meanwhile, Base models equipped with the Convenience Package add a 4.3-inch color touchscreen, SiriusXM® satellite radio, and integrated Rear Camera Display.
The Optima's standard and optional features lists are stronger than those of most other mid-size sedans in this price range. Bluetooth and a USB port are included on base models, the mid-level EX trim gets dual-zone climate control and a smart-key system, and top options include Infinity audio, full leather upholstery, and heated rear seats. A navigation system is available, as is UVO, an enhanced system for smartphone connectivity.
The Sorento has been completely redesigned and reengineered for 2016. And within it is both significantly roomier and more refined in nearly every way. The 2016 Sorento still offers a third-row seat, to bump its capacity from five up to seven if you so desire. Also, all Sorento models are about three inches longer, with a wheelbase more than three inches longer, and slightly taller than previous versions.
Right now at Barnett, you can drive an award-winning Soul at an award-winning payment! Lease a new 2016 Soul for just $99 a month.* Choose either the 2016 Forte* or 2105 top-ranked Optima** for a super-low, eye-catching $79 a month.
And, of course, every new vehicle comes with Barnett’s exclusive—and FREE—MILLION MILE Warranty. Ask your sales associate for all the details on that, too. Come see us soon at Barnett Kia on Highway 61 in White Bear Lake!
*For qualified leases. Lease from Kia Motors Finance on approved credit. Must qualify for military bonus and college grad bonus. * Forte and Soul are 36-month lease, 10,000 miles per year. ** Optima is 24-month leases, 12,000 miles per year. All $2,999 down plus first payment, tax, title, license and dealer fees. Actual prices may vary. Must take delivery from retail stock by 9/30/15.
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