Kia Sorento – Unbeatable SUV Technology and Value

No automaker that moves this quickly through the ranks of quality and reliability is going to get complacent when it comes to moving forward; the 2012 Kia Sorento is proof. For the first time in 3 model years, the Sorento is equipped with the UVO infotainment System, and the LX model has an additional convenience package available. The LX V-6 comes standard with a 3^rd row of bench seating – and still ranked second in Automotive News’ 10 Most Fuel Efficient Crossovers!

UVO is a voice-command infotainment system that features in-car telematics and vehicle diagnostic services, or eServices, that all integrate with a free smartphone app.

In English? Your Sorento is practically a self-monitoring, socially-connected concierge on wheels…

• eServices guide: Places a phone call to an interactive voice response system to provide instructions.
• Care Care Web: Online via a computer or smartphone, vehicle owners can check their car’s diagnostics, maintenance schedules, driving patterns, My Car Zone alerts, and schedule appointments with their Kia dealer.
• An eServices competition online between owners to rank the greenest drivers.
• Send2Car: The ability to send Google Maps to a car’s navigation system via Bluetooth.
• Crash Notification Assist: In the event of an accident, UVO will dial 911 to notify authorities. Owners have the ability to cancel it within 10 seconds of the Crash Notification Assist activating.
• My Car Zone: Owners receive detailed reports of where their cars are when they’re not using them – introducing the geo-fence. The primary driver of the vehicle is notified if it goes outside a certain predetermined area, or if it travels higher than a set speed, and gets a report of where the car was. You may want to tell your teenager(s) about these features after you bring the new car home!
• Park Assist: Don’t worry about where you parked; Kia’s new app will help you find it again in a crowded parking lot via a smartphone map, even sounding the alarm if you need extra help spotting it.

Only at Rick Case Kia at Gwinnett Place will you get, at no extra cost, double the manufacturer’s warranty – that’s 20 years or 200,000 miles of nationwide coverage with the purchase of any new Kia! If you’re familiar with the costs of repairs, you know the value of coverage, and no one knows it better than Rick Case. Every customer is a part of the Rick Case Rewards program, which keeps you earning points for discounts every time you come in, saving you up to thousands on everything from service to new purchases!

Kia Takes the TCO Title for 2012

Total Cost of Ownership is calculated by Kelley Blue Book using data about depreciation, expected fuel costs, insurance, maintenance, state fees and other financial expenses incurred in the first 5 years of owning the vehicle. Kia Motors America has just been awarded the title for 2012 Lowest Cost of Ownership in the Non-Luxury Compact Car category - again! For Rick Case Kia at Gwinnett Place, this is a huge win – with one of Atlanta’s largest inventories, one of the best warranties in Georgia and the benefits of both the Rick Case auto financing network and the Rick Case Rewards program, any dealership would be hard-pressed to deliver a better value.

"Kia has evolved dramatically as a company in the past three years and developed one of the youngest and most acclaimed vehicle lineups in the industry, offering unmatched levels of style, performance and technology,” said Michael Sprague, vice president, marketing & communications, KMA. "The award from Kelley Blue Book is further validation of the maturation of the Kia brand and our unique ability to exceed consumer expectations while maintaining our reputation for tremendous value."

Kia is one of the world’s most cutting-edge vehicle manufacturers, having launched more new vehicles between 2009-2011 than any other U.S. brand. In what could be considered record time, Kia raised the quality, value and style of the brand to garner awards for nearly every new model in the showroom today... and two of Kia's most popular models, the Sorento and the Optima, are manufactured right in West Point, Georgia...

"As the non-luxury brand winner, Kia tops all manufacturers for low average total ownership costs," said Juan Flores, director of vehicle valuation for Kelley Blue Book. "With a number of successful redesigns, greatly improved quality, superior fuel economy and competitively priced models, Kia sets itself apart. Some of the key models contributing to Kia's success are the Soul, Optima and Sportage."

Come in or visit our online dealership to see the award-winning 2012 Kia Soul, 2012 Kia Optima and 2012 Kia Sorento, or find out why Gwinnett Place Kia is just as much your best destination for certified pre-owned cars, trucks and SUVs.

What a Journey it’s Been for Kia in Georgia!

Kia, much like another import brand, entered the market as an “economy brand” but immediately worked to climb the ranks of quality and its official recognition. Today Kia is well-respected for its quality, safety and smart technology… with the 2012 Kia Optima and the 2012 Kia Sorento built right here in West Point, GA, it’s been a long, long way since they were building bicycles in 1951...

Today, Kia can boast that the 2012 Kia Optima, the 2012 Kia Sorento, the 2012 Sportage and the 2012 Soul achieved Consumer Digest recognition as “Best Buys.” The Optima and the Sorento were especially recognized for exceptional quality, value, performance, stand-out design and low cost of ownership. Quoted from a November 3^rd, 2011 press release, “Kia is poised to continue its momentum and brand growth through design innovation, quality, value, safety features and new technology. Kia's commitment to the U.S. market is represented by its U.S.-based manufacturing facilities in West Point, Georgia – KMMG – which is responsible for the creation of more than 10,000 plant and supplier jobs and added the critically acclaimed Optima midsize sedan to its production line in September.”

Just how far has Kia come since that bike in 1951?
Kia UVO, powered by Microsoft, lets you connect with everyone and everything without compromising convenience or safety:

• Advanced Voice Control - learns the voice profiles of several users
• Color Touch Screen - 4.3" of extra crisp, vivid interaction
• HD Radio - 100% subscription-free!
• Bluetooth - hands-free everything - even stream music wirelessly from your phone!
  
• Rearview Camera - sends video feedback to the UVO system and uses a wide-angle lens
• Easy Feature Upates - Your Microsoft UVO system will always keep itself up to date
• Digital Jukebox - the in-dash hard drive alone can hold up to 700MB of music

Drivers in Kennesaw, Athens, Marietta and all areas of Atlanta have quite the special advantage, and not just in the luxury of a panoramic sunroof or luxurious heated and cooled seats. Rick Case Kia at Gwinnett Place offers value like no other; a 20-year, 200,000-mile warranty - twice the manufacturer's powertrain warranty, and endless value in the Rick Case Rewards Program!

2012 Soul - The #1 Way for Your Family to Roll

Kia has designed the Soul as the new way to roll! The boxy look is sweet and impressive, the mileage is something that the gas station doesn’t like, and the all-important price tag is happily within reasonable reach. These three points alone easily make Kia Soul 2012 the car-of-choice for a young family.

What makes it even more within reach is the fact that Rick Case Kia at Gwinnett Place doubles the warranty. You’ll be driving away with a lot of peace of mind with a 20-year, 200,000-mile warranty, 5 years of 24/7 roadside assistance and all the perks of the Rick Case Rewards program!

To start, you can get the Kia Soul base model at about $13,900. The car has EPA rating of 27/35 MPG in-city/highway, a fact that any new family with a sharp eye on the future would welcome. The Soul does have different look that distinguishes it from the crowd on the road.

Kia Soul has three trim levels: Soul 1.6L, Soul+ 2L and Soul! 2L; all have 4-cylinder inline aluminum block engines; and all the Souls have continually variable valve timing, this being one of the tricks that deliver the high-mileage. The boxy style has big advantages inside... imagine the interior comfort of a good 39” space at the rear and 42” leg space for the front passengers.

"Power to surprise" is another thought rolled out by Kia; the Soul 1.6L builds up 138 HP while the other two can deliver up to 164 HP. A couple of analysts have termed the power and torque (148 ft.lbs @ 4800 rpm for the Soul+ and Soul!) as good points to rein in the eager teens. But, considering that most of us do not mimic the race drivers on the way to the office, Soul has enough power and acceleration for the family, even when compared to other cars in the class.

Kia has put in soft touches inside the Soul and escaping the rude rub of the plastic makes it for pleasant ride. Along with Bluetooth hands-free phone connection, you have USB connected MP3 player, Sirius satellite radio with a 3-month free subscription inside a color-matched ambience.

Skid-preventer stability control, four-wheel anti-lock brakes, airbags on the front, and head curtain and the steel unibody construction have enabled the Kia Soul to achieve the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s coveted Top Safety Pick status. Kiplinger's may have deemed the Soul the "Best Car for Your Teen," but we're pretty sure the whole family will be waiting for the keys!

Visit us online to see one of the largest new, used and certified pre-owned Kia inventories in Atlanta, Smyrna, Cobb Creek and Sandy Springs - at no place other than the home of the lifetime warranty!

Kia is #1 in Total Cost of Ownership by KBB

Rick Case Kia at Gwinnett Place is pleased to inform all Kia customers that Kelly Blue Book, the leading provider of new car and used car information, has announced Kia as the non-luxury brand to be the number one in Total Cost of Ownership for the initial five year ownership period.

The Total Cost of Ownership is developed using Kelly Blue Book Residual Values to calculate depreciation costs as depreciation is the most critical feature in Total Cost of Ownership. Depreciation is followed by other factors like cost of fuel during the ownership period. Kelley Blue Book calculates total ownership costs for new vehicles by applying a sophisticated valuation methodology along with critical financial data from third-party providers.
From KBB’s this assessment, car buyers can better understand the overall financial implications associated with the ownership of a vehicle through the initial five-year ownership period. The report published by KBB consists of easy to decipher charts and graphs that help car shoppers make informed purchase decision.

Kia has a number of successful redesigns with highly improved quality and competitive pricing that makes it the segment leader in terms of total cost of ownership. The most important Kia models that have contributed Kia to be the leading brand in terms of total cost of ownership include the Forte, Rio, and Optima. It certainly doesn’t hurt that Kiplinger’s recently named the Kia Soul the Best Car for your Teen, though one could easily view it as one of the best family cars because of the low ownership, repair and insurance costs, the fact that it’s an IIHS Top Safety Pick and the 53 cubic feet of cargo space that can fit everything your family needs to haul!

To learn more about Kia vehicles, visit Rick Case Kia, the leading Kia dealership in Duluth, GA. Explore their vast range of new car inventory or used car stock. Rick Case Kia is also the exclusive home of the lifetime warranty, offering a 5-year, bumper-to-bumper warranty on all new Kia vehicles with a 20-year, 200,000-mile powertrain warranty honored nationwide, plus roadside assistance for the entire term of the warranty. Looking for used? Click here to learn a lot more about the value of a certified used Kia from Rick Case than the money you’ll save and the 10-year or 100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty and 10-year/unlimited mileage roadside assistance from the Kia Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Program. Gwinnett Place Kia has one of the largest used inventories in/near Atlanta, Cobb County, Alpharetta and Marietta.

Private Used Cars for Sale vs. Certified Pre-Owned Kia

Wondering why you should buy a Kia certified pre-owned vehicle when you can grab a used car from a private owner at as much as $2000 less? Buying from a private used car seller may cost a bit less, but the risks of repair costs after purchase and the uncertainty of the most valuable components lifespan can cost exponentially more than $2000. The possibilities are literally frightening, and frighteningly likely to happen when you’re not buying certified-used from a reputable dealership:

ENGINE REPAIRS: There are hundreds of internal lubricated parts. The average repair for an internal engine failure repair costs between $2000 - $5000 if the engine needs replaced, and there may be symptoms present that are not detectable by the average used car buyer.

TRANSMISSION REPAIRS: There are internal lubricated parts, including seals, gaskets and clutches that work interdependently. The average cost of repair for internal failure cost between $2000 - $4000 or more for the average vehicle. Again, there may be symptoms present that are not detectable by the average used car buyer.

DRIVE AXLES and DIFFERENTIAL REPAIRS: Repairs to any of the vehicles drive axles or differentials can be very expensive, especially if they were not maintained. The average repair costs can range from $1000 - $2000 for an internal failure, more if the complete assembly needs to be replaced.

FOUR WHEEL DRIVE: ALL WHEEL DRIVE REPAIRS: These are also very complex systems that are very expensive to repair or replace, costing $1000 - $2000.

STEERING SYSTEM REPAIRS: There are 100+ individual parts (moving and stationary) - The average cost of repair is $500 - $1500.

SUSPENSION SYSTEM REPAIRS: There are many individual parts depending on advanced systems; the average cost of repair is $500 to $1000 or more.

BRAKE REPAIRS: There are many individual wearable parts not including the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) - The average cost of repair is $350 to over $1000.

COOLING SYSTEM REPAIRS: There are many components in the cooling system that are affected by the normal wear and tear of driving; the average cost of repair is over $400. Timing belt driven water pumps can cost over $900.

SEALS and GASKETS REPAIRS: Cylinder head gaskets and intake manifold gaskets are common failures to many vehicles; the average cost of repair can range from $500 to over $1000.

AIR CONDITIONER and HEATER REPAIRS: Many vehicles do not blow cold air. The seller states it just needs a tune-up charge of freon. This means the original charge must have leaked out somewhere over time. A professional inspector has many years of training and experience to detect where freon normally leaks from and may be able to tell with a visual inspection of the air conditioning components if evidence is present. - The average cost of repair can be over $1000!!

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM REPAIRS: Many electrical component problems can go undetected to the un-trained eye. The average cost of repair can be over $500. Source: National Auto Inspection Services

When you buy a used car, don’t compromise the peace of your mind for an extra $2000 up front. This is where the Kia Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Program comes in; when you choose certified pre-owned Kia vehicles, you know that only the "best of the best" used cars qualify for Kia's certification program.

Before a used car is labeled as certified used car for sale, the car must be no more than five model years old. It also must be well maintained and have less than 60,000 miles. There are also maintenance checks that are preformed on the vehicles as well…
All certified used Kia vehicles are covered by towing or rental car services including travel coverage. Each vehicle purchased has a 150-point vehicle inspection and a Kia Certified Wrap Service Contract that includes a 10-year or 100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty and 10-year/unlimited mileage roadside assistance.
Don’t take the risk of buying privately or from a disreputable dealer! Visit Rick Case Kia at Gwinnett Place to see one of the largest certified used car inventories in Atlanta! Serving Woodstock, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Lawrenceville and Cobb County with the best new and used Kia cars and the best value - Gwinnett Place Kia is the Home of the Lifetime Warranty!!

Debut of the New Gwinnett Place Kia Online

New website launched for Rick Case Kia at Gwinnett Place

Duluth, GA, September 29 – Rick Case Kia is pleased to announce the launch of their new website simply known as Gwinnett Place Kia.

The new website has a user friendly interface with easy navigation facility so that customers can explore the website without any hassle. The new website has been particularly designed for the customers to have as good an experience on the website as they’ll have in the dealership. Car buyers can quickly search new and used inventory and find out what specials are available. The new website also enables prospective buyers to apply easily for their car finance with one of the largest network of lenders in the country. Plus, if a person is looking for job at Rick Case Kia, the new website allows him/her to upload his/her resume to the company’s database easily.

There is some more good news for all Kia customers. With the debut of its new website, Rick Case Kia is also offering excluding warranty. Every new Kia now comes with a 5-year bumper-to-bumper warranty, 20-year, 200,000-mile powertrain warranty honored nationwide, and roadside assistance for the entire term of the warranty. 

About Rick Case Kia

Rick Case Kia is a leading Kia dealership in Duluth, GA stocking a huge inventory of new and used Kia vehicles. They also offer attractive online specials. Visit Rick Case Kia today and drive home your dream Kia car.

Contact Rick Case Kia

2493 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth, GA 30096-4325

Website: http://www.gwinnettplacekia.com/