Blog Posts From Barnett Kia

Best-ever July means third-straight monthly Kia sales record

After outpacing the industry with the best first-half sales performance in company history, Kia Motors America's (KMA) momentum continued in July with a record 56,311 vehicles sold. Kia is up 5.0 percent year-to-date, and the best-ever July sales total came in a month that included two other highlights.

The Cadenza, Soul, and Sportage topped their respective segments in AutoPacific's Vehicle Satisfaction Awards. 

The Sedona won the J.D. Power Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) award in the Minivan segment. 

"SUVs continue to push the industry, and while…

2015 Kia Sedona receives J.D. Power APEAL Award

The 2015 Sedona arrived with a design intended to shake up the minivan segment, and now the stylish, multipurpose Kia has received the J.D. Power Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) Award in the minivan segment.

This individual model accolade follows on the heels of Kia's ascension in the 2015 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study (IQS), in which the brand placed second among all nameplates (or "brands") and received the highest score among non-luxury nameplates. All new for the 2015 model year, the Sedona is setting a blistering…

Another record month in a record Kia year

After setting an all-time monthly sales record in May, Kia's momentum continued with best-ever June sales of 54,137 vehicles, capping off the greatest first-half performance in company history. With more than 300,000 vehicles sold in six months, Kia is up 4.6 percent year-to-date. Sales of the Sedona minivan, which was completely redesigned for the 2015 model year, reached new heights with a 707-percent increase over June 2014.

"Customers continue to turn to Kia in increasing numbers for our world-class design, technology, value and, of course, our quality, which…

Sedona drives record sales in May, and here's why.

Kia Motors recorded all-time best monthly sales of 62,433 vehicles in May, marking the second time Kia has surpassed 60,000 units in a single month. Overall, Kia's annual sales are up 4.1 percent, and Kia expects to sell 3.1 million units globally in 2015. The historic May was led by strong performances from the Optima midsize sedan and Soul urban…

NHTSA 5-Star rating for 2016 Sorento

Kia’s all-new 2016 Sorento CUV has received the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) 5-star overall safety rating. Kia's best-selling CUV, the Sorento has sold more than 100,000 units each of the past five years, and offers a long list of standard safety features and an expertly engineered body structure.

"NHTSA's recent 5-star rating of the 2016 Sorento is a testament to Kia's commitment to safety," said Orth Hedrick, Kia Motors America vice president, product planning. "The Sorento is all-new for 2016 and is Kia's most capable…

Double win for Kia in the 2015 Red Dot design awards

The Kia Motors design team again swept the board in the annual Red Dot Awards, picking up two 'Red Dots' for the outstanding product design of the Kia Soul EV and all-new Kia Sorento SUV. 

The Red Dot Awards program is one of the most highly-respected international design competitions in the world, and celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2015. This year the jury - made up of design experts from a range of industries - awarded a 'Winner' and 'Honorable Mention' distinction to the Kia Soul EV and Kia Sorento, respectively…

Kia Soul 'Best for Families' says U.S. News

U.S. News & World Report has honored the 2015 Kia Soul urban passenger vehicle with a "Best Cars for Families" award in the Hatchback category.

U.S. News Best Cars, the automotive channel of U.S. News & World Report, has published rankings for new vehicles sold in America since 2007, and the awards continue the Soul's string of recent accolades from respected organizations such as…

Sportage #1 in J.D. Power Dependability Study

J.D. Power has ranked the Kia Sportage number one in the Small SUV category of its 2015 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS). 

This latest recognition follows Sportage's two consecutive J.D. Power Initial Quality Survey (IQS) awards (2013 and 2014).

The industry-wide study examines problems experienced during the past 12 months by original owners of three-year old vehicles (2012 model year). Overall dependability is determined by…