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While it’s been a long spring, it’s finally starting to feel like summer is here! Whether you’re preparing for Memorial Day cookouts or looking forward to weekends at the beach, it seems like everyone is getting into that summer spirit. In fact, each expert Kia dealer here at Classic Kia is getting into the spirit as well with our America’s Best Value Summer Event. We want to help make your summer the best it can possibly be, and that starts with offering you fantastic deals on the cars that can make that happen. more For drivers who are always looking for what’s new and exciting, we have some incredible Kia lease specials that will let you enjoy a new car for a few years – until the next best thing comes along. For only $169 a month you can be making your daily commute in a comfortable, compact 2018 Kia Forte. Or if you have road trips with the kids planned, $269 a month gives you a chance to make them more pleasant and entertaining in a 2018 Kia Sorento LX. But what about drivers who are looking to purchase? Our America’s Best Value Summer Event has something for you as well! We’re offering up to $4,000 in customer cash for purchases, and as much as 120% of the Kelley Blue Book value for your trade in. Even better, you can get that new car for 0% APR for up to 75 months! Buying or leasing, we’ve got savings you’ll want to take advantage of. Take advantage of the long weekend over Memorial Day, or just stop by before the end of the month and take a test drive in a 2018 Kia Optima or a 2018 Kia Sportage. Kenosha, WI and Waukegan, IL drivers, hurry in to take advantage of the America’s Best Value Summer Event at Classic Kia!

As any parent knows, traveling with kids can be a hassle. But a great car can make the experience more pleasant, and we’re thrilled to say that we have the Best Large Car for Families right here at your Waukegan, IL Kia dealership. U.S. News & World Report recently released their rankings of cars across a variety of categories, and the 2018 Kia Cadenza came out on top of the Large Car for Families segment. While the competition was stiff, it’s no surprise that the Kia Cadenza topped the category – for the second year in a row!hich more U.S. News & World Report evaluated 126 cars for their annual ranking, awarding points in a number of areas and using the composite scores to select the best in each category. The judges praised everything from the space in the 2018 Kia Cadenza to the high tech available features like a hands-free trunk and surround view camera. As managing editor Jamie Page Deaton said, “Plenty of large cars can handle family duty, but none do it as well as the Kia Cadenza.” We agree! When local drivers come for a test drive of the family-friendly model, they’ll find a spacious, practical vehicle that still boasts the kind of luxurious touches we associate with premium cars. Best of all, the 2018 Kia Cadenza is as great for parents as it is for the kids, with driver assist features like Advanced Smart Cruise Control and a powerful engine that makes it fun to drive. We know you want the best for your family, and according to U.S. News & World Report, you can find it right here at your home for new and pre-owned Kia cars. Drivers who want the Best Large Car for Families on the market just need to visit Classic Kia. Our friendly staff will have you heading home with the family in a 2018 Kia Cadenza before you know it.

Classic Kia, your Waukegan, IL Kia dealer wants you to get all you can out of this tailgate season. The best way to do so is with the best tools at your disposal. Here are some of the most useful features for your football tailgate. more There isn’t much of a tailgate without the actual tailgate. Relatively easy access to your backseat is a crucial component. However, you’re likely to find that a liftgate not only serves the same purpose (perhaps even better) but also provides built-in shade and precipitation protection. Since all the focus is on what’s going on in the back, it’s very helpful to have seats that can face in that direction. Rear-facing tailgate seats in Kia models keep you involved with what’s going on outside while still allowing you to technically be inside. It’s like sitting on the bumper, only more comfortable. You have a lot of time on your hands before the game starts, you’ll have to bring your own entertainment. Whether that entertainment comes in the form of a TV or a stereo, odds are you’re going to need to plug it into something. If your vehicle comes equipped with a household power outlet, your search will be a short one. Having multiple USB ports in your Kia vehicle will come in handy as well, especially if it’s going to be a long day and you and your friends will need to charge their phones. Never underestimate the uses of rear entertainment systems. If your Kia car has HDMI compatibility, you’ll be watching movies or playing video games out the back of your car in no time. If your car also has Wi-Fi you can even take advantage of streaming services or internet content! Classic Kia is the answer to Kenosha, WI drivers wondering where to find a “ Kia dealership near me.” We have an inventory full of vehicles ready to help you take your tailgate to the next level this football season.

Sometimes, even after a car's been initially released, it gets second wind thanks to new branding. Although the 2016 Kia Optima is far from needing a helpful overhaul, Kia company's talented marketers expanded its campaign, highlighting what it has to offer. We've previously looked at the Kia Optima release showing at SEMA, an auto trade show in Las Vegas last year, but the new campaign revitalizes the great features the car has to offer at our Waukegan Kia car dealership. more Kia Motors America unleashed the next phase of its marketing campaign for the all-new 2016 Kia Optima, which changes up the formula not only in comparison to its predecessor, but in the sedan look. The car's European sports-sedan look stands out among vehicles in its class. The new campaign entails Academy Award-winning actor Christopher Walken narrating two half-minute commercials, presenting the 2016 Kia Optima as a "defiant midsize masterpiece" among other epithets. This campaign expands on the previous advertising, which started with a "next level" series, which starred the NBA player Blake Griffin. The upcoming Super Bowl 50 will also feature a 60-second spot that showcases the car's value. The 2016 Kia Optima offers lots of choices to get customers exactly what they want. There are three engine choices, one of which being a powerful 1.6-l turbocharged four-cylinder, coming with a seven-speed Dual Clutch Transmission. Its refined, premium interior has European styling and offers plenty of room, standard across all of its five trims. Keep an eye out on the new adverts featuring the new 2016 Kia Optima, especially during Super Bowl 50, which is coming up. We hope you're as excited as we are for this edition to our new Kia car inventory. Make sure to check out the Classic Kia directions page to plan your visit to see the new Kia Optima in person!

For years, residents of the Waukegan area have turned to Classic Kia for their automotive researching, purchasing, maintenance and repair needs. We’ve been there for every purchase, every question, and every repair, and we do it all to keep our customers happy and on the road. At Classic Kia, our top priority is making sure our customers drive away from our dealership feeling satisfied with the attentive, detail-oriented service that we pride ourselves on providing for our Gurnee, Libertyville and Kenosha drivers. We listen to you, we care about what you want, and we strive to make sure your customer service experience feels tailored to you. We’re so grateful that our hard work has paid off, and our customers continue to be happy with the repair and maintenance services we deliver. Because of your satisfaction, 2015 was an incredible year for us. For the year, Classic Kia service was ranked within the top 100 stores, #40 nationally, and #1 in the district. On behalf of our entire Classic Kia staff, we want to say thank you for helping us achieve these incredible accomplishments, highlighting the highest customer service rating in our service department with Kia in the entire district. We could not have done this without you – you gave us the chance to show you how much we appreciate your business, and we hope to continue serve you and your vehicle in any way we can. We’re eager to continue to make incredible strides in our service department this year to exceed your expectations. We’re constantly working to improve and excel, and it’s all for our customers who keep coming back and for those who have yet to experience our incredible service. We hope to see you soon so we can provide you with the Classic Kia service you deserve!

Happy 2016! We hope our readers have spent an excellent holiday season and a safe, enjoyable New Year's Eve. We here at Classic Kia, Waukegan, IL, are looking forward to sharing more new Kia car news with you over this year. We've left off 2015 with a closer look at the 2016 Kia Soul, a spacious, stylish Kia selection. This time, we're looking onward to a promising new model: the 2017 Kia Sportage. more Debuting at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the new 2017 Kia Sportage offers a new look at the traditional CUV. A fourth generation CUV, it switches up the design to take the car to the next level. Sporting a more sturdy structure, Kia Sportage has a new suspension and advanced driver assistance systems. It's also the first Kia car to offer several multimedia features free of charge. Premium materials and Kia's highest craftsmanship reflect in a higher stature of the vehicle. This is very visible on the car's exterior, which received fairly significant refinements over its predecessor. On the inside, Kia Sportage's new interior drives a fashionable impression with clear lines and modern design. It strikes a balance between its higher and lower parts. The top is about informing the driver via an instrument panel and a new touchscreen which is slightly angled to the driver. The lower part operates the dual-zone climate system and audio controls, among others. By increasing exterior dimensions, the 2017 Kia Sportage offers increased passenger and cargo spaces in comparison to the 2016 model. The 2017 Kia Sportage will be available at the same trim levels as its predecessor: LX, EX, and SX Turbo. We hope you're as excited about the new 2017 Kia Sportage as we are! For some other models from our Kia dealership serving near Gurnee, check out the 2016 Kia Sorento or the 2016 Kia Optima.

Now available near Libertyville, the new 2016 Kia Soul features unique, youthful styling with fun-to-drive performance. Besides its quirky exterior, this is also a vehicle that’s very spacious inside. Let’s take a closer look at this vehicle that’s now available at Classic Kia. more Powering the 2016 Kia Soul at its base level is a 1.6L four-cylinder gasoline engine. It produces 130 hp and 118 lb-ft of torque, which is delivered with either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. These models are quite efficient with an EPA-estimated 30 mpg highway with either transmission. If you choose either the 2016 Kia Soul + or 2016 Kia Soul !, you’ll bump up power to 164 hp and 151 lb-ft of torque. Despite the increase in power, this engine is actually more efficient with an EPA-estimated 31 mpg highway. Models with this engine can go from zero to 60 mph in a quick 8.7 seconds—there’s no worry about getting up to highway speeds. Thanks to the vehicle’s boxier design, there’s an ample amount of headroom and legroom while riding in the front or back. Even taller drivers will feel comfortable riding in the 2016 Kia Soul. There’s also plenty of space for groceries, suitcases, boxes, or anything else you need to transport. In back of the rear seats, there’s 19 cubic feet of storage space. If those rear seats aren’t needed, they can be folded down to open up a huge 61 cubic feet. The rear seat is 60/40 split-folding, so multiple cargo configurations are available. To learn more about the 2016 Kia Soul wagon’s performance or interior space, contact a Kia dealer today or stop by our dealership. You can find the 2016 Kia Soul near Libertyville at Classic Kia!

Crossovers are a great option for families and drivers who need more space than what’s provided in a sedan or hatchback. However, just because crossovers provide a big interior, doesn’t mean they can’t be as fun to drive. Take for instance the 2016 Kia Sportage, which is now available for Gurnee-area drivers at Classic Kia. more The 2016 Kia Sportage crossovers near Gurnee at our dealership come with two different engine options. First up for the 2016 Kia Sportage LX and 2016 Kia Sportage EX trims is a 2.4L four-cylinder engine with an output of 182 hp and 177 lb-ft of torque, plenty of power for getting up to highway speeds and daily driving. This engine will be best for drivers looking to maximize fuel economy with the vehicle’s EPA-estimated 28 mpg highway rating. For drivers who truly want to access the “sport” in the 2016 Kia Sportage, move up to the 2016 Kia Sportage SX to unlock a 2.0L four-cylinder engine that has been turbocharged to release 260hp and 269 lb-ft of torque. That’s enough power to take this spacious vehicle from zero to 60 mph in a fast 6.5 seconds. Edmunds.com says of the engine, “it might be hard to resist the charms of the SX, as its 260-hp turbocharged mill delivers impressively quick acceleration.” Whether you choose the normal four-cylinder or the turbocharged version, power is delivered with a smooth six-speed automatic transmission. No manual is offered, so you don’t have to worry about paying extra to avoid shifting. Front-wheel drive is also standard with all-wheel drive as an option if you want more control during winter driving. Both engines are very fun to drive, and we encourage you to come to Classic Kia to test drive the difference. Find the 2016 Kia Sportage near Gurnee today at 425 North Green Bay Road in Waukegan, IL.

Fully redesigned this year, you can find the 2016 Kia Sorento near Libertyville at Classic Kia. This is a midsize crossover utility vehicle bigger than the 2016 Kia Sportage. That provides more room for passengers, including space for a third row, and more cargo space. It can easily move family and friends around town or take everyone on a road trip in comfort. more The interior of the vehicle has a more premium design than the previous generation with lots of soft materials and attractive two-tone color schemes. There’s more legroom for the backseat, which is able to slide and recline, while the third row can now comfortable hold adults too. There’s 11 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row, 38.8 cubic feet with the third row folded down, and a maximum of 73.5 cubic feet. There are three engine options available starting with a 2.4L four-cylinder producing 185 hp and 178 lb-ft of torque that can tow 2000 pounds and get up to 29 mpg highway. For more power, there’s a 2.0L turbo four-cylinder that puts out 240 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque, upping towing capacity to 3500 pounds. At the top is the 3.3L V6 with access to 290 hp and 252 lb-ft of torque that can move 5000 pounds. Five trim levels are available this year with many high-quality features like Bluetooth and satellite radio coming standard. You’ll be able to access top car technology like a touchscreen interface, navigation, 10-speaker sound system, and 10-way power driver’s seat. To learn more about the 2016 Kia Sorento, contact a Kia dealer today or stop by the dealership. You can find Classic Kia at 425 North Green Bay Road in Waukegan, Illinois, a short drive from Libertyville.

SEMA is a parts and auto specialty trade show held in Las Vegas in early November. For the event, automakers partner with parts companies and customizers to show off one-of-a-kind versions of their vehicles not meant for production. This year to celebrate the release of the redesigned 2016 Kia Optima the automaker displayed a very special version at the show. more In addition to concepts like an off-road ready 2016 Kia Sorento, the 2016 Kia Optima on display is equally unique. Painted a baby blue with butter cream interior, Kia turned the sedan into a convertible and gave it rear-hinge “suicide” doors. Plus, they improved the performance of the vehicles sports exhaust, a new suspension, and included their 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine. While this was a one off model, there’s plenty to get excited about the 2016 Kia Optima sedans now available at Classic Kia. The 2016 Kia Optima has been fully redesigned with its own revamped look like a slimmer front grille, sculpted rear bumpers, and “futuristic” headlights. On the inside, the vehicle takes influence from the luxury Kia K900 with soft-touch materials. Plus, the controls are more streamlined. In terms of construction, the vehicle now uses more than 50% high-strength steel that’s made the vehicle lighter and more efficient while also tougher. Kia designers have expanded the vehicle as well with every dimension increasing. That means more room to stretch your legs with even more trunk space. Kia has added a new 1.6L turbocharged four-cylinder engine while the 2.4L four-cylinder and 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engines return with better fuel economy than last year. The automaker has also introduced their first ever dual-clutch seven-speed transmission. It works like an automatic—you don’t have to do any shifting—but functions like a manual with smoother shifting and better fuel economy. To learn more about the all-new 2016 Kia Optima, contact our Kia dealers today. You can reach us online or by calling (877) 709-6262

In recent years, the subcompact class has gotten better than ever. While still built for drivers looking for an affordable vehicle, these smaller cars like the 2016 Kia Rio are more stylish, efficient, and full of features. Now available near Gurnee, the 2016 Kia Rio receives numerous upgrades making it an excellent pick for city drivers, students, and commuters. more Available as either a sedan or hatchback, all models come with a 1.6L four-cylinder engine producing 138 hp and 123 lb-ft of torque. Models can go from zero to 60 mph in 9.4 seconds, which is faster than usual for this class. Their smaller size makes these subcompacts able to achieve up to an efficient EPA-estimated 38 mpg highway. The 2016 Kia Rio comes in three different trim levels, available in either body style. The starting 2016 Kia Rio LX comes with satellite radio, USB connectivity, and steering-wheel mounted audio controls. Models can also be equipped with Bluetooth connectivity. Moving up to the 2016 Kia Rio EX adds on a stylish chrome grille, an adjustable steering wheel wrapped in leather, a better audio system with six speakers, nicer cloth upholstery, and a nicer interior overall. These models can also be equipped with the Eco package that gives drivers an automatic stop-start syste and a seven-inch touchscreen. At the top is the 2016 Kia Rio SX that adds a rearview camera, a sportier suspension, sunroof, leather upholstery with heated front seats, a navigation system, and keyless ignition and entry. We encourage you to see what models we have in stock here on our website and contact our Kia sales team for more information. When you’re ready for a test drive, you can find the 2016 Kia Rio near Gurnee at Classic Kia.

While many 2016 Kia cars are now on sale at Classic Kia, we’re still waiting for the 2016 Kia Optima to arrive. That’s because Kia has drastically overhauled the 2016 Kia Optima with improved exterior and interior styling and upgraded performance. Additionally, this year’s model is larger than the 2015 Kia Optima providing more interior space. more Sedan Size This midsize sedan has grown a little bit this year. The car is longer by .4 inches and wider by 1.2 inches while the wheelbase also grows by .4 inches. These changes help passenger space grow to 104.8 cubic feet and the trunk space also expands to 15.9 inches. Altogether, these expansions help to provide more head room, room to stretch the legs, and more shoulder room in both rows. Performance Perhaps the best new change for the 2016 Kia Optima is the addition of a 1.6L turbocharged four-cylinder engine capable of a 178 hp. It will be paired with an also new seven-speed dual clutch transmission that provides the benefits of a manual transmission without you having to do the shifting. While fuel economy estimates have not been released, this engine offer significant improvements. Kia will also bring back the current 2.4L four-cylinder engine that produces 185 hp and the bigger 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder that produces 245 hp. The automaker is also planning to release a new 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid. Test Drive the Current 2015 Kia Optima We are looking forward to the arrival of the new 2016 Kia Optima. In the meantime, if you’re ready to upgrade to a new midsize sedan, you can find the 2015 Kia Optima near Kenosha. To schedule a test drive or learn more, contact our Kia sales team today.