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Even though most of us are drivers, few drivers realize how many vehicles are created as concept vehicles that never actually end up on our Waukegan new car inventory list.  However, the idea of creating concept cars, and proceeding with actually building prototypes of these ideas, is an important process for drivers everywhere.  The cars on our Waukegan new car dealer lot today are better than they would be without having gone through the concept car process. more In addition to being extremely important in determining what vehicles finally hit the roads in cities like Kenosha, as a Kia dealer we also value the concept car process because they are simply fun.  It is great to see what kinds of cars Kia engineers are thinking up, even if some never make it past being drawings on paper.  At Classic Kia, we enjoy learning about these concept cars and have fun in trying to guess which vehicles we will eventually have for sale on our Waukegan Kia dealer lot. If you would like to learn more about the current concept, visit the Kia website.  There are currently lots of Kia concepts on the website.  Some of them could fit in on the roadways today; many are completely futuristic.  All of the Kia concept vehicles, however, give us insight into what might be headed to our Kia dealer lot in the future. To see what is currently available at Classic Kia, make the short drive from Kenosha to our Kia dealer lot in Waukegan.  We hope to see you soon!

Fresh off the annual Initial Quality Study by J.D. Power and Associates, Kia is holding its head, or roof, high.  The automotive brand earned one of the top ten spots on the prestigious list.  This best ever score for Kia reflects all of the effort that the brand has made towards bettering their product.  This hard work has paid off; the score earned by Kia outpaces the industry average. more In addition to recognizing the brand overall, J.D. Power and Associates also recognized two Kia models specifically.  The new Kia Soul 2013, a favorite in Libertyville, earned the top spot in the Compact Multi-Purpose Vehicle segment.  2013 marks the second year in a row that the Kia Soul has received this honor.  Also, the Kia Sportage tied for the highest ranking in its category, the Sub-Compact CUV segment. At Classic Kia, we have both the 2013 Kia Soul and the 2013 Kia Sportage fore sale on our Kia dealer lot.  In Libertyville, the 2013 Kia Soul is an especially popular model because of its fun and quirky exterior shape.  The Kia Sportage is a favorite among drivers who need versatility and cargo space. To learn more about the new Kia Soul 2013, Libertyville residents should make the short drive to our Kia dealer lot in Waukegan, Classic Kia.  By visiting our Kia dealership, residents of Libertyville can view the 2013 Kia Soul first hand and ask our knowledgeable sales staff questions about this and any other Kia vehicle.  Of course, our entire Kia lineup will be available for test drive as well.  At Classic Kia we hope to see you on our Kia dealer lot in Waukegan soon!

Are you a driver living in Libertyville look for a new Kia?  If so, at Classic Kia we would like to suggest to you to check out the 2013 Kia Soul.  The 2013 Kia Soul is a funky vehicle that isn’t quite car and isn’t quite SUV.  In fact, the uniqueness brought to the roadways through this vehicle makes the name “Soul” absolutely perfect for the 2013 Kia Soul.  After all, the soul of this vehicle certainly helps the Kia Soul be the vehicle that it is; that is a vehicle that has enough personality and spunk to match up to you and your unique personality! more The 2013 Kia Soul is available in three trim levels – the Base, the Soul+, and the Soul!  The Base trim level gets a 1.6-liter, four cylinder engine with 138 horsepower and 123 pound per foot of torque.  The top two trim levels get a 2.0-liter, four  cylinder engine with 164 horsepower and 148 pound per foot of torque.  All trim levels are available with a six-speed manual transmission, while the top trim level of the Kia Soul features a six speed automatic transmission as standard. Drivers in Libertyville can test drive the 2013 Kia Soul by making the short drive from Libertyville to our Kia dealership, Classic Kia, in nearby Waukegan.  Just reading about the 2013 Kia Soul certainly does not give this unique vehicle its due justice.  Instead, drivers really need to see the 2013 Kia Soul in person.  We invite drivers in Libertyville to test drive the 2013 Kia Soul by visiting our Classic Kia dealership in Waukegan, IL today.

If you are looking for a new vehicle to drive around Libertyville, the Kia Optima is an incredibly good choice.  This mid-size sedan is extremely impressive.  The exterior of the vehicle has the latest technology that the market has to offer and it offers some real curb appeal, too.  The inside of the vehicle makes for an enjoyable ride, no matter how far you have to go.  Finally, the engine housed inside of the 2013 Kia Optima is both powerful and efficient.  Sound good?  At Classic Kia, a Waukegan new car dealership, we think so too. more The exterior of the 2013 Kia Optima has LED Daytime Running Lights, chrome wheels, and chrome accents running the length of this sleek vehicle.  The engine housed in the 2013 Kia Optima is a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder, turbo charged engine.  Inside, the 2013 Kia Optima comes standard with Sirius XM Satellite Radio with six speakers, Bluetooth, a USB and AUX input jack, and steering wheel mounted audio and cruise control buttons.  Also available are features like a voice activated navigation system and a rear-view camera. To learn even more about the impressive Kia Optima and to take this sedan for a test drive, make the short drive to our Waukegan new car dealer lot, Classic Kia.  From our location in Waukegan, we provide drivers in Libertyville the Kia Optima, as well as other great Kia vehicles.  We hope to see you at Classic Kia today because we cannot wait to get you behind the wheel of the amazing 2013 Kia Optima.  Come see us at our Kia dealership in Waukegan today!

At Classic Kia, your Kia dealer located in Waukegan, Illinois, we would like to introduce you to the impressive 2013 Kia Rio.  For drivers in Waukegan, the Kia Rio is a sound choice when it comes to choosing a new car.  The 2013 Kia Rio is safe, reliable, affordable, and provides a fun driving experience.  Read below to learn more about this desirable vehicle and then come visit our Waukegan Kia Rio dealer lot, Classic Kia, to see the Kia Rio in person. more The 2013 Kia Rio is a great choice for Waukegan drivers first and foremost because it offers choice; this vehicle is available as either a four-door sedan or a five-door hatchback.  This means that whether you’re in search of a sporty looking vehicle or a more professional looking vehicle, the 2013 Kia Rio is still a great choice.  For this reason the Kia Rio is popular with Chicago drivers too. At Classic Kia we also want you to meet the impressive engine housed inside of the 2013 Kia Rio.  The engine is a 1.6-liter, four cylinder with 138 horsepower and 123 pound per foot of torque.  The entry trim level of the 2013 Kia Rio comes with a six speed manual transmission, while the top two trim levels of the vehicle get a six speed automatic transmission. Of course, these statistics are just the beginning of what makes the 2013 Kia Rio a vehicle worth meeting.  Let us prove it to you; come see us and the 2013 Kia Rio in person at our Waukegan Kia dealer lot, Classic Kia.  At Classic Kia, we provide the Kia Rio to Chicago drivers and beyond; so no matter where you are located, come see us today.

At Classic Kia, we are pleased to welcome the new Kia Sorento 2014.  Libertyville drivers and beyond will love this small crossover SUV for its modern style, bold interior and powerful engine.  In fact, some have gone so far as to say that the 2014 Kia Sorento is the best small crossover SUV on the market.  For drivers in Libertyville, the Kia Sorento is perfect. more The 2014 Kia Sorento is available in four trim levels – the Kia Sorento LX, the Kia Sorento EX, the Kia Sorento SX, and the Kia Sorento SXL.  With the exception of the LX, each trim features a praised 3.3-liter, V6 engine, which offers 290 horsepower and 252 pound per foot of torque.  The LX runs on a smaller, 2.4-liter, four cylinder with 191 horsepower and 181 pound per foot of torque. All versions of the 2014 Kia Sorento utilize a six speed automatic transmission. Inside, each trim level of the 2014 Kia Sorento comes standard with impressive features like Bluetooth and XM Satellite Radio with three months of free service.  Available features include a navigation system and Infinity premium brand speakers. To learn more about the new Kia Sorento 2014, Libertyville residents should make the short drive to Waukegan, where they will find our Kia dealer lot, Classic Kia.  By visiting Classic Kia, drivers will have a chance to ask our friendly and knowledgeable sales staff more about the 2014 Kia Sorento, as well as take this vehicle for a test drive.  So don’t delay, make the trip from Libertyville to see the Kia Sorento at Classic Kia today.

At our new and pre-owned car dealership in Waukegan, Classic Kia, we are pleased to announce that we have a vehicle with one of the best interiors that the market currently has to offer.  The vehicle is the 2013 Kia Forte.  The 2013 Kia Forte was named to Ward’s list of the “10 Best Interiors” for 2013. more Ward’s looked at 46 new and refreshed interiors released to the market as a 2013 model year in order to compile their 2013 list.  When judging each interior, Ward’s considers features such as materials, connectivity of the human-machine interface, ergonomics, value, user-friendliness, safety, comfort and fit-and-finish. As Waukegan car dealers, at Classic Kia we see a lot of car interiors and we must admit that we agree with Ward’s – the 2013 Kia Forte is a notch above the rest.   In addition to its overall impressive design and creature comforts, this vehicle is available with the latest in-vehicle technology like Bluetooth, Sirius XM Satellite radio, speed sensitive volume control, and more. To see the award-winning interior of the 2013 Kia Forte in person, come visit Waukegan dealers like us at Classic Kia on North Green Bay Road in Waukegan, Illinois.  On our Kia dealer lot you will find the 2013 Kia Forte, along with our friendly and knowledgeable sales staff who will tell you everything that you want to know about the Kia Forte.  At Classic Kia we can also help you take the 2013 Kia Forte for a test drive.  Come see us today at our new and pre-owned car dealer lot in Waukegan, Illinois!

Are you looking for a new vehicle to drive around Libertyville?  The Kia Optima is the right choice for you if safety is important to you.  Drivers who are concerned with having a vehicle that is safe to drive around Libertyville should choose the Kia Optima because the sedan has been named one of the safest family cars in 2013.  Specifically, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has awarded the 2013 Kia Optima with the title “Top Safety Pick.” more The fact that the 2013 Kia Optima, available now at Classic Kia, in Waukegan, IL, has been named a Top Safety Pick for 2013 is even more impressive when you consider the fact that last year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety made it harder to earn this title by requiring vehicles to perform at a higher level in crash tests than the Institute had done in years past.  So if safety matters to you, consider the Kia Optima. In addition to its safety features, the 2013 Kia Optima is a great choice for residents of Waukegan looking for a new car thanks to its impressive driving performance.  The vehicle features a 2.0-liter, four cylinder, turbo engine or a 2.4-liter, four cylinder engine.  These two engines provide either 274 or 200 horsepower, respectively.  The 2013 Kia Optima is also available with a hybrid engine. To learn more about everything else that the 2013 Kia Optima has to offer, in addition to this vehicle’s impressive engines and notable safety features, come visit our Waukegan new car dealer lot, Classic Kia.  Our friendly and knowledgeable sales staff will be eager to tell you more about this impressive Kia, as well as the other Kia models currently for sale on our dealer lot.

The true dog lovers among us know that when it comes to choosing a vehicle, only considering the comfort and safety of driver and passengers just doesn’t cut it.  Many of us hardly leave home without our beloved dog so it makes perfect sense to consider our favorite four-legged creature when buying a new vehicle.  At Classic Kia, your Waukegan new car dealer, we are proud to announce that if you love dogs, get a Kia Soul. more Edmunds.com, the website for all things vehicle related, has ranked the 2013 Kia Soul as one of the top ten pet-safe vehicles on the market today.  The website recognized the 2013 Kia Soul as a top vehicle for pet safety thanks to the vehicle’s standard side curtain airbags. The new Kia Soul 2013 is popular among Libertyville dog owners for its ease for pet ingress and egress, too.  The 2013 Kia Soul is a five-door hatchback with plenty of cargo space for your dog.  Since the vehicle sits just six and a half inches from the ground, your dog will be able to jump in with ease even as he or she ages.  Your dog will also appreciate the space provided by the cargo area, and you will appreciate the fact that with the dog in the rear, the interior of the 2013 Kia Soul can stay like new! Dog lovers, in addition to consumers who are thinking about getting a new dog, should hurry to our Waukegan new car dealer lot, Classic Kia, in order to test drive the 2013 Kia Soul today.  Libertyville residents will find the short drive to our Classic Kia dealer lot on North Green Bay road short and easy.  Come see us at Classic Kia today!

The 2013 Kia Optima, with its appealing exterior lines, impressive engine, creature-comfort filled interior and more, is such a joy to drive that it promotes an optimistic attitude for all who set foot inside of the sedan.  Perhaps it is because the refinements found with the 2013 Kia Optima are traditionally saved for more expensive vehicles, or perhaps it is because one does not expect such a spirited driving experience from a four-cylinder.  Either way the 2013 Kia Optima is surprising in the most unexpected of ways, which promotes an optimist attitude in all who encounter the 2013 Kia Optima. more The 2013 Kia Optima, available now at our Waukegan dealer lot, Classic Kia, is available in three trim levels.  The first two trim levels get a 2.4-liter, four cylinder engine with 200 horsepower and a six speed automatic transmission.  The top trim level opts for a 2.0-liter, four cylinder, Turbo engine, which increases the available horsepower to 274. The three trim levels come with an array of refinements, such as leather seating with eight way power controls, power and heated mirrors, one-touch power windows, XM satellite radio with three months of provided service, an AUX input with iPod integration, available navigation, and more.  For those living in Libertyville, the Kia Optima is an excellent choice for a commuter car.  Best of all, the 2013 Kia Optima is affordable, which of course is another characteristic that keeps us having an optimistic attitude! To learn more, make the short drive from Libertyville to see the Kia Optima at our dealership, Classic Kia.  Our Waukegan dealer lot is conveniently located on North Green Bay Road.  We hope to see you soon!

The 2013 Kia Forte, available now in Waukegan at Classic Kia, is a vehicle that gives us lots of reasons to love it.  For example, the 2013 Kia Forte is good looking, well equipped, affordable and reliable.  What’s more, the interior of the 2013 Kia Forte is full of entertainment features that will make any and all stints inside of the 2013 Kia Forte extremely enjoyable.  Thus, if you are looking to fall in love, get to our Waukegan new car dealership of Classic Kia to check out the 2013 Kia Forte in person. more The 2013 Kia Forte comes in three different trim levels – the Kia Forte LX, EX and SX.  The 2013 Kia Forte LX and the 2013 Kia Forte EX each utilize a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine with 156 horsepower and a six-speed manual transmission.  The top trim level gets a slightly larger engine – a 2.4-liter, four-cylinder engine with 173 horsepower and a six-speed automatic transmission.  Both provide for a fun time behind the wheel. Additionally, all drivers and passengers riding inside of the 2013 Kia Forte will be entertained by the vehicle’s available features of Sirius XM satellite radio and iPod integration technology.  What’s more, the speed sensitive volume control feature means the music is always at the perfect volume. If the above characteristics describing the 2013 Kia Forte make it sound like a vehicle that you could be interested in, then come visit our Waukegan car dealer, Classic Kia, today.  We will have you driving around Waukegan in a new car in no time.  Stop by today!

The 2013 Kia Rio is an excellent choice if you are looking for an affordable vehicle with modern and eye-catching lines, available interior updates and a powerful, yet fuel efficient engine.  The fact that with the 2013 Kia Rio, Chicago residents can get all of the above mentioned features for significantly less than the cost of competing models is the reason why you see so many Kia Rio models on the roads from Chicago to Waukegan.  The Kia Rio is simply a great choice. At our Classic Kia dealership, the 2013 Kia Rio is available in three trim levels – the LX, the EX, and the SX.  Additionally, each of these trim levels is available as a four-door Kia Rio sedan, or a five-door, Kia Rio hatchback.  Also, each trim level features a 1.6-liter, four-cylinder engine.  The 2013 Kia Rio LX couples this engine with a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic transmission, while the other two trim levels offer only the automatic transmission.  Finally, the 2013 Kia Rio earns excellent fuel efficiency. Inside, all three trim levels of the 2013 Kia Rio offer Bluetooth technology, an iPod input jack, and Satellite Radio.  What’s more a navigation system is also available. To test drive the 2013 Kia Rio and to learn more about all that this model has to offer, come visit us at Classic Kia, where we are known as a Waukegan Kia Rio dealership.  What’s more we provide the Kia Rio to Chicago residents too.  So, wherever your starting point, come see us at Classic Kia in Waukegan, IL today!