Blog Posts From Barnett Kia

A key component to Kia Motors’ Green Car Roadmap, the intriguing all-new 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle (HUV) was first unveiled earlier this year at the Chicago Auto Show. Now we’re unveiling it on the showroom floor at Barnett Kia! 

A no-compromise vehicle combining driving enjoyment with eye-catching design, functional utility, and hybrid efficiency, Niro stakes claim to a unique position between the…

Kia Sportage has been around for 20 years, and the all-new 2017 is the fourth generation descendant of the original. We’re happy to say we have an excellent selection of 2017s right now at Barnett Kia.

Before we get into all the spectacular features, here’s how the critic at Forbes.com began his review:

“’Wow, this is surprisingly quick.’ That was my initial thought when…

There are a lot of reasons for Kia’s extraordinary rise in popularity. We’d like you to discover it for yourself by visiting us at Barnett, so here’s a sort of “Browser’s Guide” to help you look over a pair of new classics—Kia Optima and Kia Forte—that help make Kia what it is. 

First…

With Optima, Sorento, Sedona, and Soul all garnering awards in their respective segments, Kia has earned its most-ever J.D. Power APEAL Awards (Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout).

According to J.D. Power, the quadruple win moves Kia into third in the industry among Non-Premium Nameplates, propelling the brand up four places from 2015. The announcement came on the heels of Kia Motors recently…

The 2017 Sorento, Kia’s best-selling CUV, has earned top honors—Top Safety Pick Plus (TSP+)—from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) when equipped with optional front-crash prevention. With the Sorento earning “good” crashworthiness ratings and a superior rating for the optional front-crash prevention system, Kia continues to demonstrate its ongoing commitment to safety.

To qualify for a Top Safety Pick Plus rating, a vehicle must earn “good” ratings in each of the five crashworthiness tests—small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side impact, roof strength, and head…

The 2016 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study is out, and Kia is number one overall.

But let’s get specific. Four popular Kia models were leaders in their respective market segments. We’d say Kia quality is a good indication WHY they’re so popular. 

KIA RIO: One of top three Small Cars 

KIA FORTE: One of top…

Kia is number one in the new J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study, the first time in 27 years that a non-luxury brand has finished on top.

But it’s no fluke. Last year Kia ranked second, behind only Porsche in one of the auto industry's most closely watched quality surveys.

J.D. Power rates brands by the number of flaws found by owners…

2016 Kia Optima midsize sedan and 2016 Kia Soul hatchback have been recognized by Parents magazine as among the 10 Best Family Cars of 2016. The prestigious list, identifying top picks for safety, performance, and family-friendly features, appears in the July issue of Parents magazine and online at parents.com/best-family-cars. 

To create their ninth annual list, Parents magazine rated hundreds of…

The 2016 Soul, Kia’s funky urban commuter, has been named as one of the “10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000” according to Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com. 

Again. 

This year marks the Soul’s FIFTH consecutive appearance on the list, which features some of the most fun-to-drive and fun-to-own vehicles on the market. Once again, Kelley Blue Book editors chose the…