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At Classic Kia, we strive to ensure that your shopping experience is second-to-none. And in a world where customer service is number one to pretty much every car brand out there, that means we needed to go the extra mile. So we decided to go an extra 200,000 miles – just to be safe. Today we want to talk about the Classic Kia Comfort Zone, and how it might be your best option for your next new vehicle. more Everyone knows that vehicles like a new Kia Soul come with the best warranties in the business: a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty and a 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty. At Classic Kia, we take the powertrain warranty and extend the coverage to 300,000 miles! That means that the costliest, most important parts of your vehicle will be covered for years to come. If you’re going to be on the road for a long time, then this warranty will cover through the long haul – when was the last time you drove a vehicle from zero to 300,000 miles? But even then, Classic Kia isn’t done. When you drive off our Waukegan, IL Kia dealership, we know that sometimes, you just don’t gel with the vehicle as you get it out on the road. If you don’t like anything about your new Kia, come back and exchange it for another, no questions asked. Finally, if you’re bringing along a trade to go along with your purchase of a new Kia, Classic Kia will offer you 120% of the Kelley Blue Book value – and with the incredible deals we’re always serving up here, that’s sure to make things much easier on your wallet. So speak to a Kia Dealer today to discover just how easy it is to get behind the wheel of a new Kia today. From the 2020 Kia Sportage, to the funky 2020 Kia Soul, there’s something for everyone here, and a great deal to be had by all.

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 you look to buy your next new or pre-owned car, you may be considering a member of your family that can’t speak for themselves – a four-legged, furry friend. At Classic Kia, we have nearly three decades of experience connecting buyers from Gurnee, IL, Kenosha, WI, and right here in Waukegan, with the right cars for their needs. One of the main considerations for a pet-owner when car shopping is cargo space. You need room for your pet, and easy access is a must. These crossovers in the new Kia model line-up offer both these essentials and more. The 2017 Kia Sorento is the roomiest crossover in the Kia line-up. Available with a third-row of seats, the new Kia Sorento can seat up to 7. When not in use, the third row can be folded flat into the floor for additional cargo space – ideal for housing a crate in the back. Of course, even if you use a crate or other contraption for long trips, your dog is likely to hop on the seats from time to time. Thankfully, the cloth interior of the Kia Sorento was designed by YES Essentials® to be quick-drying, stain-resistant, static-reducing, odor-repellant, and soft. The 2017 Kia Sportage is a bit smaller, but no less ready for Fido. The back row of this five-seater folds flat, just like the Kia Sorento, which is ideal for large dogs. The fabric interior of the Kia Sportage is made from the same wonder-cloth by YES Essentials®, too. Visit Classic Kia in Waukegan, today. As your Kia dealer, we’ll be sure to help you find the car that’s right for both you and your pets!

In the last few years, the American car market has been flooded with crossover options – cars that are somewhere between compact hatchbacks and mid-sized SUVs. The problem is, a lot of them are boring. Not so with the Kia Sportage. The Kia Sportage has styling that doesn’t follow the pack of crossovers currently on the market. Its front grill, separated from its headlights, exude a sort of toothy game-face that stands out from the competition and adds personality. Its fog lights are also more pronounced and uniquely styled, with quad LED lamps optional. From first glance, the Kia Sportage looks more like a vehicle that is down for adventure than its competitors, which all riff on the same, capable-but-respectable theme. That sense of fun doesn’t just show itself in the exterior styling. Look inside, and you’ll find a tasteful, non-busy interior that Car and Driver compares to some of the biggest luxury brands. Come 2017’s models, the all-new Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will also be available to ensure that you always have the best tunes and tech in your new car. But let’s not forget what’s under the hood. The Kia Sportage comes equipped with either a FWD or an AWD drivetrain in two engine configurations, a 2.4-liter or a turbocharged 2.0-liter capable of putting out 240 hp. In any of these configurations, the Kia Sportage can do what other crossovers often fail to – it can feel like a car rather than an SUV. It’s the end of the year, and the weather isn’t getting better anytime soon. Now is the perfect time to head to Classic Kia, whether you’re from Gurnee, Kenosha, or in our backyard in Waukegan, and check out the Kia Sportage.

Waukegan, Gurnee, and Kenosha drivers in the market for hybrids that won’t break the bank should start getting excited about the all-new Kia Niro. To be released in early 2017, the Kia Niro will be a crossover sized between the currently available 2017 Kia Soul and 2017 Kia Sportage, and equipped with a hybrid drivetrain system built from the ground-up to compete against the top players in the market. The 2017 Kia Niro represents a major step in the brand’s plan to triple its green car lineup by 2020, as the company’s first hybrid-only vehicle. Rather than adding hybrid or electric drivetrains to existing vehicle builds, the Kia Niro was designed from the ground-up to achieve maximum fuel efficiency while minimizing some of the quirks of green vehicles. Rather than the typical CVT usually found in hybrids, the Kia Niro will rock a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that should feel more familiar and responsive to drivers of non-hybrid vehicles. To keep weight to a minimum, the engineers used a high-strength steel in various parts of the car’s frame, as well as aluminum where possible. The result is a vehicle that feels and looks more like a typical crossover than an eco-conscious statement. Kia Eco-DAS (Driver Assistance System) will be included to help future Kia Niro owners squeeze the most out of their gas tanks. Two main features of the Driver Assistance System are the Coasting Guide and Predictive Energy Control, which coach drivers about when to coast or brake, and will anticipate the elevation changes of the road ahead to manage energy flow more efficiently, respectively. Though we’re still awaiting official pricing and release dates, be sure to keep an eye out for more on the 2017 Kia Niro from Classic Kia, your Kia dealer in Waukegan, IL.

Waukegan, IL drivers are no strangers to hazardous wintery conditions. But that doesn’t mean they know how to properly shield their car from hail. The impact of these fast-moving ice balls can wreak havoc on your vehicle. Classic Kia is here to help, providing some innovative ideas on how to protect your vehicle from hail this winter. Raid Your Linen Closet If you don’t have access to a garage or carport, cover your new Kia vehicle with thick blankets, comforters, or large towels to protect it from the onslaught of hail. The more layers you add, the better. Find Nearby Parking Garages If you’re on the road frequently or travel for work, use your GPS to find the nearest parking garage to ride out the storm safely. Grab Your Floor Mats If you’re caught in a violent hail storm and cannot find cover immediately, put your floor mats on the roof and hood of your car. While the mats won’t cover the vehicle entirely, they will protect it from some nasty paint or glass damage. Take Cover Investing in an anti-hail cover to keep in your car is a great idea. There are a number of sizes to choose from that cater to every vehicle. If your vehicle does suffer from exterior damage, Classic Kia is here to help. Our parts and service department can fix your ride in a jiffy. Contact us by calling 844-921-2839 today or visiting our dealership located at 425 North Green Bay Road. We look forward to helping you this winter season!

The 2014 Kia Soul has stood the test of time. Still popular with young drivers after half a decade on the market, the empty-nesters are starting to give Kia Soul models a closer look. We invite people of any age to visit Classic Kia in Waukegan to get in a 2014 Kia Soul today. more This year’s 2014 Kia Soul is bigger than last year’s model. With ample hip and shoulder room, comfortable seats and still enough room for luggage in the back, the 2014 Kia Soul is ready to take you on a summer trip. The 2014 Kia Soul also comes with Bluetooth, so you can connect to your favorite music while you are on the road. The 2014 Kia Soul has a redesigned steering wheel with buttons to control the hands free phone system, the radio, the media player, the navigation and the driver information center. With these controls at your fingertips, you never have to take your hands off the steering wheel. Upgrade to the Sun and Sound package and you will get an upgraded Infinity sound system, automatic climate control and a panoramic sunroof. If you are feeling extra adventurous, consider the Whole Shabang package, which includes heated and cooled front seats, a heated steering wheel, push-button start and leather seating. With the industry-leading Kia 100,000 mile powertrain warranty, the 2014 Kia Soul will take you far with years of worry-free motoring. At an affordable price, you get a lot of car for your money. Come to Classic Kia dealership, serving Gurnee, Libertyville and Kenosha, and test drive a 2014 Kia Soul today. Your summer road trip awaits!

If you spend hours each week commuting between work and home, school and home, or whatever else your life entails, then this blog posting is for you.  More importantly, the 2014 Kia Optima is for you.  With the 2014 Kia Optima, you will become an optimist about your commutes.  This is because, with the 2014 Kia Optima, drives from Gurnee into the city are so stress free that you just might find yourself looking forward to your commute.  We are not kidding. more The 2014 Kia Optima makes optimists out of commuters thanks to its creature comforts, many of which come standard on the vehicle.  For example, commuters love the fact that the 2014 Kia Optima offers Bluetooth, steering wheel mounted hands free phone and cruise control buttons, and a USB and auxiliary input jack as standard features on all trim levels of this model.  Optional features include everything from heated front seats, to a 10-way power adjustable driver’s seat, to a rear-view camera, and more.   Commuters from Kenosha also love the 2014 Kia Optima for its powerful engine, impressive handling, and notable fuel economy.  The standard 2.4-liter, four cylinder engine offers 192 horsepower, 181 pound per foot of torque, has an electronically controlled six speed automatic transmission, and handles like a dream.   With the 2014 Kia Optima, you can stop hating your commute today by coming to our Kia dealership in Waukegan in order to learn more about the stress reducing 2014 Kia Optima .  At Classic Kia, we look forward to your visit and to changing the way you look at your commute forever.

There are a million reasons why, if you have not yet done so, you should meet the 2014 Kia Sorento.  The vehicle is everything a driver or passenger could want.  In addition, it has features that you did not even know you wanted, but once you know about them, you will want them.  In short, there is a reason why, in a lineup of well priced, well made and well endowed vehicles, the Kia Sorento is the best selling vehicle in the Kia lineup.   Perhaps it is the aesthetically pleasing exterior of the 2014 Kia Sorento that makes this SUV so desirable.  Features like illuminated door handle pockets, chrome dual-outlet exhaust pipes, heated power mirrors with LED turn signal indicators, an available panoramic sunroof with a power shade, and solar control glass arguably make this vehicle the best bang for your buck.  And, this list is only just the beginning.   The features found on the inside of the 2014 Kia Sorento are likely another reason why you see the 2014 Kia Sorento near Kenosha so often.  Standard and available features include, but are not limited to, features like a rear-camera display, a voice-command navigation system with SiriusXM Radio and Traffic, a backup warning system, Bluetooth, HD Radio, and more.   You can test drive the 2014 Kia Sorento by making the short drive from Kenosha to our Kia dealer lot in Waukegan, Illinois.  At Classic Kia, we have the 2014 Kia Sorento for you to drive back to Kenosha today.  Come see us and meet the impressive 2014 Kia Sorento soon.

If you think that the 2014 Kia Forte is just like any other compact sedan on the market, think again.  The 2014 Kia Forte is stunningly good looking, provides a spirited driving experience that will knock your socks off. It has an interior filled with the latest technology on the market, and it's affordable.  Best of all, this is just the beginning of all that the 2014 Kia Forte has to offer.  We promise you that the 2014 Kia Forte, available now at our Kia dealer lot near Kenosha, will surprise you. more The 2014 Kia Forte is available in two different trim levels – the 2014 Kia Forte LX and the 2014 Kia Forte EX.  The LX is powered by a 1.8-liter engine with 148 horsepower.  It comes standard with Bluetooth, Sirius XM Satellite Radio, projector beam headlights, and more.  The EX is powered by a 2.0-liter engine with 173 horsepower.  It comes standard with features like an infotainment system powered by Microsoft, a rear camera display, and LED positioning lights.  Of course, this is just the beginning of all of the surprising features found on the 2014 Kia Forte.   Come see just how surprising the impressive 2014 Kia Forte is by making the short drive from Kenosha to our Kia dealership in Waukegan, Illinois – Classic Kia.  On our Kia dealership you can see the 2014 Kia Forte in person, take it for a test drive, and find out how to finance your very own 2014 Kia Forte.  Make the short drive form Kenosha to our Kia dealership today!

This holiday season, you want the 2014 Kia Sorento.  Even if you have never even heard of the 2014 Kia Sorento, or you are not in the market for a new vehicle, you should still listen up.  This SUV is so impressive and fully loaded with the latest and greatest that the automobile market has to offer that even if you don’t now, after just one test drive you will want the 2014 Kia Sorento.  Trust us. more The 2014 Kia Sorento has so many highlights, there’s no way we can hit them all.  Therefore, we will tell you that the five best things about the 2014 Kia Sorento are its efficient and powerful engine, its roomy interior, its panoramic sunroof, its hands free, UVO entertainment system, and its rear view camera.  Of course, this is just the beginning of all that the 2014 Kia Sorento has to offer Libertyville drivers.   Perhaps the best part about visiting Classic Kia to learn more about driving the 2014 Kia Sorento home to Kenosha is that you can cut out the middleman.  Yep, we are talking about Santa Claus.  The 2014 Kia Sorento at our dealership near Libertyville - Classic Kia in Waukegan - is a great value to add to your holiday wish list this year.  In fact, the vehicle has been named one of the 10 Best SUVs under $25,000!  So come make your holiday dreams come true, by making the short drive to our dealership in Waukegan from Kenosha to see the 2014 Kia Sorento in person.  We promise that you will be happy you did.

Are you a resident of Waukegan in the market to buy a used car?  Have you just moved to Waukegan and need a new car to get around town in?  We would like to propose a solution – buy a car from Classic Kia.  Classic Kia is a car dealership located in Waukegan, Illinois that provides both new and previously owned Kia vehicles to drivers in Waukegan, as well as to the surrounding communities. more In addition to finding an unbelievable inventory of both new and pre-owned Kia models, at Classic Kia you will also find a great team of employees who will help you find the right Kia vehicle for you.  We also have a service department and a finance department.  In essence, at Classic Kia we know that buying a vehicle can be a big decision; our number one goal is to make this process as enjoyable, fun, and stress free as possible.  We hope that once you step foot on our car dealer lot, you will never have a need to go anywhere else for a vehicle or for maintenance. If you are ready to learn all about the vehicles for sale on our Kia dealer lot in Waukegan, then get to Classic Kia right away.  Drivers in Waukegan will be impressed by our new car selection.  Drivers in Waukegan will also love to buy a used car from our dealer lot, thanks to the fact that we have an impressive inventory of well priced, previously owned vehicles.  Get started on finding the next right car for you; come see us at Classic Kia today.