There are a lot of people in and around the Cincinnati area that have fallen in love with the brand new Sonata. There has even been buzz about the Sonata Wagon. Unfortunately it is not available in the United States… yet. If Hyundai were to give us a Sonata wagon would you drive it? Would you want one? What do you think?
Here’s the story from AutoBlog:
While Hyundai has yet to unveil a wagon derivative of its Sonata/i40 family sedan, copious spy shots have been captured while the car has been undergoing testing around the globe. The load-lugging Korean is a lock for Europe and will doubtlessly surface in other markets, but to date, there has been no word as to whether the wagon will haul itself into U.S. showrooms.
While there’s still no official word from Hyundai, Autoblog has learned that American executives definitely want the car and are working to build a business case for it. Further, according to our source:
“We can’t comment on future product plans. But we certainly are aware of the upsurge in popularity of well-executed wagons, especially in markets like Europe where consumers demand the high degrees of versatility and fuel economy that wagons deliver. The Elantra Touring has been a terrific addition to our lineup and is a huge hit with its customers. A great wagon can bring in incremental customers who otherwise might not consider a given brand’s sedan.”
With the popularity of Hyundai and the Sonata growing everyday I think it is just a matter of time before we get to see the Sonata Wagon here in the states.
Hyundai Concept RB Introduced at the 2010 Moscow International Motor Show
Hyundai has no shortages of amazing concepts over the past 10 years. We have also been very lucky in seeing some of these concepts come to life. When I saw the footage from this latest concept I knew you would want to see it. Why? Because I feel like you will be just as stunned as I was. This thing looks good! It looks sleek, roomy, fun and most importantly sporty! Now we all know that just because Hyundai comes out with a new concept and they do decide to produce it, it doesn’t mean we will see it here in the United States. I will tell you one thing….. I want this one. Check out the video below of the Concept RB courtesy of Hyundai and let me know what you think. Is it a bang? Or is it a bust?
Hyundai Motor Company introduced a new sub-compact family sedan concept RB at the 2010 Moscow International Motor Show (MIMS). The RB projects a coupe-like dynamic styling that is sculpted, stately and performance-oriented. -- Hyundai
Here at Superior Kia in Cincinnati we love the new Kia Forte Koup. We’ve had a hard time keeping them on our lot. It seems we aren’t the only ones in Cincinnati that love the Kia Forte Koup. Check out this article that Consumer Reports did on the new Forte Koup. It’s a great car, great price and a great ride.
If you’re looking for a well-equipped and stylish coupe and don’t want to spend too much, check out the Kia Forte Koup, featured in the October issue.
As its name implies the Koup is a two-door version of Kia’s small sedan. Big wheels, a spoiler, and lighted speakers that pulsate to the beat give the Koup a youthful, sporty flavor.
The Forte Koup is enjoyable to drive. Cornering feels crisp, with responsive steering and little body lean. The steering wheel is wrapped in soft leather with red stitching, like the seats. It has a sunroof and Bluetooth audio. And the front seats are pretty roomy, though tall drivers may find head room somewhat tight.
We did find a few nits to pick, though. The ride is stiff and jiggly. The shifter is a little vague. And the interior can be a little loud, especially when you have to rev up the buzzy engine for more power. But it’s not out of line compared with other small coupes.
This had me rolling out of my office chair in hysterics. People thought I was crying cause I was upset. Really though I was crying because I was laughing so hard.
Come on people…. Getting your car washed is not Quantum Physics. You pull into the bay, turn your car off, let the cycle begin and for goodness sake you ignore that stupid harmless flyer that was left on your windshield. You could seriously hurt yourself or worse!!! You could hurt your car!!
That’s right! The all new 2011 Hyundai Equus will come equipped with an Apple iPad. Who do we thank for this one? Steve Jobs or the President of Hyundai Motor America? Either way nerds world wide rejoice! I know I am excited! Check out this article from Motor Authority on the new Hyundai Equus.
We’ve driven the 2011 Hyundai Equus a few times, and have come away impressed with the Korean automaker’s first take on traditional, full-size luxury.
Since we’re poverty-stricken Apple fanboys, too, we geeked out over the announcement earlier this year that the Equus would come standard with a 16GB, WiFi-enabled Apple iPad, which houses the Equus’ owners’ manual and connects owners to schedule service appointments via the Web.
A few mixed messages later, we’re bringing you the first photos of the iPad at work in the Equus, courtesy Hyundai CEO John Krafcik. Krafcik saw our (now updated) Equus Third Drive story, where we’d reported the iPad would not fit in the glovebox or in some secret area inside the Equus’ cubby-filled cabin. Here’s Krafcik’s proof that it does, even when tucked inside a nifty iPad case. (Etsy? Coach? I need this.)
The iPad also fits in the Equus’ seatback pockets, which means it doubles as an entertainment device for backseat passengers not wowed by the sedan’s eight-inch flip-up LCD entertainment system. And it slides into the side bins in the front doors, though it’ll be plainly visible there.
There’s still the question of how the iPad will stay charged, if it’s sitting unused for weeks on end in the car, and how that will affect owners who need the manual sporadically. And will owners be able to swap the WiFi model out for a 3G version, to stay connected in the nearly-ubiquitous cellphone data band?
Last question: does Steve Jobs get a free Equus, since it is pretty much the nicest iPad case on the planet?
You know we have been waiting patiently for this Hyundai Equus to arrive ever since it spent a week at our lots last year. When this new Equus finally arrives at your local Cincinnati Hyundai dealership you better know you will be the first ones we tell!
To receive an award from IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) is a pretty big thing! So, when we at Superior Kia found out that the 2011 Kia Sportage received an award from IIHS for Top Safety pick we were ecstatic!! Check out the press release below from Kia World!
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Picks 2011 Kia Sportage crossover vehicle as the 2010 Top Safety Pick!
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety or IIHS, has chosen the 2011 Kia Sportage crossover vehicle -CUV as the 2010 Top Safety Pick in the category of small crossover vehicles. The ratings were based on side, frontal, rear, and rollover-including roof strength, tests for safety in an impact crash. The rating of “Good” is the highest rating achievable and the 2011 Kia Sportage safety record proves this.
Ratings from the Institute are based on results from frontal, side and rear impact crash tests, and for 2010 a good performance in a roof strength test – to measure protection in a rollover – also was required to win. Each vehicle’s overall evaluation was based on various measurements specific to each crash angle, and overall impact on crash test dummies inside the vehicle at the time of collision. All vehicles must have electronic stability control available to be eligible.
The 2011 Kia Sportage has joined the Soul crossover, Forte compact sedan, 2011 Sorento compact crossover utility vehicle and Sedona minivan which have all been named a “Top Safety Pick” by the US-based IIHS before. Kia Sedona minivan was the very first Kia vehicle in the States that won prestigious IIHS Top Safety Pick award. This was achieved back in 2006.
Like any other Kia car, the 2011 Sportage crossover is also equipped with a large number of standard safety features. Both trims () come outfitted with driver and passenger advanced front airbags, front seat-mounted side airbags and side-curtain airbags.
The 2011 Sportage is also equipped with front active headrests, four-wheel Antilock Brake System ABS, ESC system, Electronic Brake Distribution -EBD, Tire Pressure Monitoring System -TPMS and Brake Assist System -BAS. There are also Downhill Brake Control -DBC and Hill Start Assist Control -HAC available on both Sportage trims.
Interested in taking a look at the new 2011 Kia Sportage? Head on over to your local Cincinnati new Kia dealer and we would be happy to take you for a test drive!
The video has not be released yet of them testing the new Sportage but check out the IIHS testing the latest Sorento!
Believe it or not there are a lot of factors that go into getting a top safety pick from IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.) I was actually surprised to see how much goes into it and I found this video to be interesting and informative. So, of course I had to share it with you. I think you would be surprised to find that the IIHS has been around for more than 50 years and it’s true that automakers are making cars much much better than they used to. Automakers and working harder and harder every year on keeping you and your family safe while you are driving. Check out this article from them and watch the video. I think you’ll find it just as interesting as I did!
27 winners of 2010 TOP SAFETY PICK award; new requirement to win is good rating for protection in rollovers
ARLINGTON, VA — Nineteen cars and 8 SUVs earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s TOP SAFETY PICK award for 2010. For the first time, good performance in a roof strength test to measure protection in a rollover is required to win. TOP SAFETY PICK recognizes vehicles that do the best job of protecting people in front, side, rear, and now rollover crashes based on good ratings in Institute tests. Winners also must have electronic stability control, which research shows significantly reduces crash risk. This is the second time the Institute has tightened criteria since announcing the first recipients in 2005.
Full text of release at http://www.iihs.org/news/rss/pr111809.html
Here are the cars that you can find at your local Superior Automotive Group Dealership that earned a 2010 Top Safety Pick from IIHS.
Small cars
Honda Civic 4-door models (except Si) with optional electronic stability control
Kia Soul
Superior Kia in Cincinnati is very excited about the arrival of the all-new 2011 Kia Optima. So much in face that when I happened across this review by AutoBlog I knew I just had to share it with you. It’s not only funny but you can get a clear view that these guys are ready to see what the new Kia Optima is made of. When this car finally starts arriving in a Cincinnati Kia Dealership near you, you will most definitely want to take it for a test drive. Let us know what you think about the new design! I think it’s pretty stylish, sleek, and very easy on the eyes!
We admit it – we’re genetically preprogrammed to be shallow creatures. Despite our moms’ best efforts, recognizing inner beauty is all well and good, but it’s physical beauty that first puts both people and consumables on our radar.
Exhibit A? The 2011 Kia Optima. You see, while exactly nobody was paying attention, the outgoing Optima actually became a reasonably competitive mid-size sedan. But with the lackluster reputation of its predecessor compounded by styling so banal that it might as well have had “John Doe” as a model designation, the Optima was seemingly forgotten by everyone but fleet managers.
That’s not going to be a problem any more.
If someone had told us even five years ago that Kia would be brassy enough to provide any of its products to test at Road ‘Hallowed-Be-Thy-Name’ Atlanta, we’d have had a good laugh. If that same person told us we’d be looking at the segment’s style leader and possibly the best model in the sector, we’d take their temperature before damning them to a year behind the wheel of a marshmallow white Amanti. And yet, after an all-too-brief first taste, there’s good reason to believe the Optima may finally live up to its name.
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There are a lot of people in and around the Cincinnati area that have fallen in love with the brand new Sonata. There has even been buzz about the Sonata Wagon. Unfortunately it is not available in the United States… yet. If Hyundai were to give us a Sonata wagon would you drive it? Would you want one? What do you think?
This had me rolling out of my office chair in hysterics. People thought I was crying cause I was upset. Really though I was crying because I was laughing so hard.
That’s right! The all new 2011 Hyundai Equus will come equipped with an Apple iPad. Who do we thank for this one? Steve Jobs or the President of Hyundai Motor America? Either way nerds world wide rejoice! I know I am excited! Check out this article from Motor Authority on the new Hyundai Equus.
You know we have been waiting patiently for this Hyundai Equus to arrive ever since it spent a week at our lots last year. When this new Equus finally arrives at your local Cincinnati Hyundai dealership you better know you will be the first ones we tell!
To receive an award from IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) is a pretty big thing! So, when we at Superior Kia found out that the 2011 Kia Sportage received an award from IIHS for Top Safety pick we were ecstatic!! Check out the press release below from Kia World!
Believe it or not there are a lot of factors that go into getting a top safety pick from IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.) I was actually surprised to see how much goes into it and I found this video to be interesting and informative. So, of course I had to share it with you. I think you would be surprised to find that the IIHS has been around for more than 50 years and it’s true that automakers are making cars much much better than they used to. Automakers and working harder and harder every year on keeping you and your family safe while you are driving. Check out this article from them and watch the video. I think you’ll find it just as interesting as I did!
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