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When you're transporting precious cargo, safety is a top priority in your search for the perfect vehicle. Luckily, you can drive confidently when you're behind the wheel of the 2019 Kia Sorento, an IIHS Top Safety Pick+. Take a look at some of the features that make this model so appealing and safe. Well-Equipped With Innovative Features The 2019 Kia Sorento comes standard with a long list of features designed to protect you and your passengers, as well as the other drivers around you on the road. These include anti-lock brakes, hill-start assist control, electronic stability control, traction control, and a rearview camera with dynamic guidelines. Additionally, the vehicle has advanced dual front airbags, side-curtain airbags in the first and second rows, a rollover sensor, a tire pressure monitoring system, and side-impact door beams with front and rear crumple zones. You can further upgrade the Sorento to include features that make the vehicle even safer. The upper four trim levels come standard with a suite of safety features that includes forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, a driver attention warning system, traffic adaptive cruise control, and lane departure warning with lane-keep assist. All but the base trim include blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, while the top five trims have rear parking sensors. more High-End Additional Safety Features At the top of the list of the seven trim levels is the SX Limited. This model comes with additional features that can further improve your safety when you're on the road. With the SX Limited, you'll get automatic windshield wipers, a surround-view parking camera system, and automatic high-beam headlights. The top trim level also comes with additional convenience and comfort features, such as upgraded leather upholstery, heated outboard second-row seats, ventilated front seats, and a heated steering wheel. All of these features are available as an option on the SX trim. Top Safety Pick When equipped with LED headlights and the suite of safety features that comes standard on the top four trims, the Sorento is an IIHS Top Safety Pick+. The vehicle scored the top “Good” rating in all IIHS crash testing, which includes small overlap front, driver and passenger side, moderate overlap front, and side crashes, as well as the roof strength and head restraint and seat safety. When assessing a vehicle for safety ratings, the IIHS reviews several key aspects. In order to qualify as a Top Safety Pick+, a car, truck, or SUV must achieve the top “good” rating in all major crash tests, score an advanced or superior rating for front crash prevention, and have a good rating for its headlights. Power and Performance Along with the wide range of safety features, the 2019 Sorento is also quite fun to drive. It is powered by a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 178 pound-feet of torque and 185 horsepower. If that's not enough power for you, upgrade to the 3.3-liter V-6 unit that produces 252 pound-feet of torque and 290 horsepower. Visit Crain Kia of Fayetteville to take the 2019 Kia Sorento for a test drive and see these appealing features for yourself. You'll feel more confident knowing your cargo is protected within this IIHS Top Safety Pick+.

Shopping for a vehicle that can keep up on all your adventures? The 2019 Kia Sportage could be your ideal choice. Take a look at what makes this crossover SUV so appealing to weekend warriors. Stylish Exterior From the outside, the 2019 Kia Sportage looks stylish, boasting an array of exterior features and a rounded design. Even the base model comes equipped with rear privacy glass, automatic headlights, and a set of 17-inch alloy wheels. As you move through the higher trims, you can get features like UV-reducing front glass, roof rails, a windshield wiper de-icer, larger wheels, fog lights, heated and power-folding side mirrors, and LED and xenon lighting. For a sporty-looking Sportage, the EX Sport Appearance package tacks on unique exterior trim and LED exterior lighting. Performance and Power The lower two trim levels of the Sportage come with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, which rates at 175 pound-feet of torque and 181 horsepower. This unit pairs with a six-speed automatic transmission. The top SX Turbo boasts a more powerful 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that pumps out 260 pound-feet of torque and 240 horsepower. If you upgrade to all-wheel drive on that trim level, the horsepower drops slightly to 237. This SUV handles well, offering a composed feel when you go around tight corners. If you plan to take your Sportage off-roading, be sure to upgrade to the available all-wheel-drive system that is optional on all trim levels. The system includes a 50/50 split locking center differential. more Innovative Safety Every 2019 Kia Sportage comes equipped with a rearview camera, anti-lock brakes, stability and traction control, a tire pressure monitoring system, and plenty of air bags in both rows of seating. You can further improve the safety of your Sportage by adding the EX Premium package, which comes with front and rear parking sensors, automatic high beams, forward collision warning with automatic braking, and a hands-free liftgate. The upper two trim levels also feature blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert as standard. High-End Cabin Features The cabin of the 2019 Sportage also boasts a number of high-end touches that make it feel more luxurious. With the base model, you'll get cloth upholstery, a split-folding rear seat, a height-adjustable driver's seat, and a six-speaker audio system with a 5-inch touch screen, satellite radio, Bluetooth connectivity, and a USB port. An optional package adds a 7-inch touch screen with Kia's Uvo infotainment system, dual-zone climate control, smartphone integration, a power driver's seat, and heated front seats. The contents of that package come standard on the mid-level trim, along with a rear USB charging port, leather upholstery, and upgraded trim. With the top SX Turbo trim, features include an 8-inch touch screen, navigation, a premium sound system, and a power passenger seat. At Crain Kia of Fayetteville, we have a selection of 2019 Kia Sportage models to choose from, so stop by to take a test drive. We can answer any questions you may have about this SUV so you can make the best decision for your lifestyle.

Are you in the market for a large, luxury car with an affordable price tag? While this might sound like an impossible feat, take a look at the 2019 Kia Cadenza. It's loaded with appealing amenities, from an upscale interior to outstanding safety scores, and is one of the best values for a budget-friendly car on the lot this year. Let's take a closer look at the second-generation Cadenza sedan. Upscale Interior This new Kia offers a cabin loaded with elegant styling and sumptuous materials that you'd expect in a luxury automobile, such as genuine leather upholstery. It provides five passengers tons of legroom to stretch out with standard, power-adjustable, heated front seats. The Cadenza touts 16 cubic feet of trunk space to haul around whatever your busy family needs from groceries to soccer gear, and it comes equipped with two sets of car-seat connectors. Move up the options list and get plenty of posh upgrades like heated rear seats, ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and a power-operated rear-window sunshade. more A Long List of Features The Cadenza is covered by Kia's generous five-year/60,000-mile basic warranty and a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty coverage, plus it comes loaded with plenty of high-tech features. You'll appreciate Kia's UVO infotainment system with a 7- or available 8-inch touch screen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a USB port, and Bluetooth. For the music lovers in the family, get your Cadenza with satellite radio and an eight-speaker sound system standard, or add the 12-speaker premium sound system and HD radio. The top-range trims even come with more premium amenities, including a navigation system, wireless phone charging, a head-up display, and a panoramic sunroof. Outstanding Safety Scores If lots of available advanced safety features and an excellent predicted reliability rating top your priority list, the Cadenza delivers. It touts a score of four out of five from J.D. Power and received the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's "Top Safety Pick" designation thanks to its stellar performance on six crash tests. Every 2019 Cadenza trim comes with a standard rearview camera, blind spot monitoring, and lane change assist, plus the added protection of rear parking sensors and rear cross traffic alert. Kia offers a slew of available safety features too, such as automatic emergency braking and a drowsy driver monitor. There's also a surround-view parking camera, lane departure warning, and forward collision alert. Powerful V-6 Engine The Cadenza is available with a 3.3-liter V-6 that's good for 290 horsepower and 253 pound-feet of torque. It pairs nicely with the eight-speed automatic transmission and produces heaps of robust power for most drivers. It gets terrific gas mileage with 20 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway. The 2019 Cadenza is an affordable car that's overall quality reaches near-luxury status. It will get the family around with ease and comfort. Head to your local Kia showroom today for a test drive of all three trim levels, including the Premium, Technology, and Limited.

Kia treated the new Forte to a complete redesign for the 2019 model year. It's topping the charts for compact cars thanks to its spacious cabin, user-friendly technology, and terrific safety scores. However, it's more than just a good value and a superb choice for a practical sedan. Let's reveal everything that makes the Stinger-influenced, 2019 Kia Forte a fun and sporty car. Spacious, Quality Interior The designers at Kia did an excellent job of outfitting the 2019 Forte's well-built interior. It looks more refined with an attractive mix of materials and offers a wide range of adjustable seating positions. For the small sedan class, the Forte offers excellent utility with a large trunk. The completely revamped exterior styling features a longer wheelbase than the previous generation, resulting in more rear legroom and more storage space than ever before. The trunk touts a broad, flat load floor and a generous opening, making it easy to load and unload vacation luggage or sporting equipment. more Strong Fuel Economy Estimates The Forte is one of those compacts that just sips gas. The base Forte FE trim with the sporty, six-speed manual gearbox earns 27 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway, while the optional continuously variable automatic transmission brings back numbers like 31 mpg city and 41 highway. Those are some of the best estimates in the class. The Forte's 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine easily keeps pace with turbocharged competitors, feels confident and punchy around town, and accelerates well at highway speeds. It produces 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque, and its engine feels stronger than its horsepower figures might suggest. It also boasts the pleasure of dynamic handling thanks to its torsion-beam rear suspension. Easy-To-Use Technology Interface If you're in the market for loads of well-integrated technology features, the Forte delivers. From Kia's excellent touch-screen interface to Android Auto and Apple CarPlay device integration and voice controls, its UVO infotainment system is easy to use and offers plenty of entertaining features. Move up the trim levels and get three ports and a convenient wireless charging pad. There's also a full suite of safety and driver assistance features too. Advanced Safety Features The 2019 Forte comes with a terrific standard safety technology package you're sure to enjoy. Along with a rearview camera, this suite of driver's aids includes a drowsy driver monitor, lane departure warning, and forward collision warning. You'll also appreciate lane keep assist and automatic emergency braking. Upgrade to the Forte's top trim, the EX, and get most driver assistance features. These optional amenities give you added confidence behind the wheel with blind spot monitoring, adaptive LED headlights, and reverse parking sensors. This variant also includes automatic high beams, rear cross-traffic warning, pedestrian detection, and adaptive cruise control. The 2019 Forte offers new car shoppers excellent gas mileage, a terrific interior, and Kia's generous warranty coverage. Head to your local showroom today for a fun-filled test drive of this attractive and sporty sedan.