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5 Star Review Written on yelp.com by Mary G. of Frankfort, IL.

I are very happy with my new Kia and am looking forward to having it serviced at Hawkinson Kia in the Matterson Auto Mall. I purchased my car from Nick. Nick is a good fellow and he treated me great! I did not know what I wanted and he was very patient with me and showed me many different models. He even showed me some used vehicles that might work for me, but I decided to buy new thanks to Nick and all his great knowledge. He got me the deal I needed. Dan Gray in the finance department was also great. He got me the rate I was looking for that would fit into my tight budget. Nick walked me around the entire store because it was new and it was was very clean. It also has a nice waiting area when you have your car serviced there. It has a big screen tv to watch and free beverages to drink. What a comfortable place to wait for your car. Everyone, including Bob Hawkinson the owner of Hawkinson Kia in the Matteson Auto Mall, was professional, knowledgeable and friendly. Bob introduced himself to me and thanked me for buying a car from Hawkinson Kia. What a great guy! I was treated like family. Nick also took me to the service department so I knew where to come when my new Kia needs to be serviced. I think everyone there is very friendly and professional. I was given free oil changes for life with my Kia purchase and I am looking forward to returning to the service department at Hawkinson Kia because everyone was super nice there too! Great sales people and a great service department! I love my new Kia Rio!
I am definitely a customer for life.
Mary G
Frankfort, IL.


Chicago Nissan Dealer, Hawkinson Kia in the Matteson Auto Mall, is owned by brothers, Jim and Bob Hawkinson. Hawkinson Kia services Orland Park, Evergreen Park, Tinley Park, Matteson, Oak Lawn, Joliet, South Holland and South Suburban Chicago Kia customers.


Hawkinson Kia is Chicagoland’s largest Chicago Kia dealership. Chicago Kia customers will find the largest Kia new inventory, the largest Kia Pre-owned inventory and the largest Kia service department.

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Kia Sorento Wins U.S. Safety Award
Kia Motors' Sorento was named a "Top Safety Pick" in the midsize SUV category by the U.S.-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety on Wednesday. The Sorento earned the top rating of "good" in occupant protection tests in front, side, rear, and rollover crashes. All Sorento models are equipped with a vehicle dynamic control system which improves the safety of a vehicle's stability.Prior to this, Kia's Soul, Forte, and Carnival, and Hyundai Motor's Genesis and Sonata also won the award.

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Kia Sorento among Consumer Reports' top SUVs

Kia scores a big win in the July issue of Consumer Reports, which gives the Kia Sorento SUV an "excellent" rating. Sorento, a total re-do for 2011, has no reliability record yet, so doesn't get the coveted "recommended" from CR.
But its showing puts it in third spot among CR's list of small/mid-size SUVs, behind only Subaru Forester 2.5XT and Toyota RAV4. And Sorento outscores the Hyundai Santa Fe on which it is based.
"The Sorento now ranks among the better SUVs Consumer Reports has tested," says David Champion, senior director of the publication's auto testing. "It's a competent vehicle that strikes a good balance of passenger room and size at a good price."
The EX V-6 CR tested starts at $27,990, including shipping, with rear-wheel drive, and $29,690 with four-wheel drive. The least-expensive Sorento is $20,790.
CR notes that Sorento rides hard. You'll find that critique, and a full report, in the Test Drive Column.
Hyundai and Kia are part of the same South Korean auto giant, sharing some design and development functions and some drivetrain components. Still, they hate it when lumped as one. Hyundai's been the rock star, winning awards and attention that Kia hasn't.
So you can bet the Kia-ites are more than delighted over the Sorento's showing.
-- James R. Healey/Drive On

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2010 Kia Soul Ad Campaign Brings Back the Hamsters

Just the Facts:
Kia says hamsters will once again be part of an ad campaign for the 2010 Soul.

The Korean automaker is even rolling out a line of "Hamstar" clothing.
An advertising spot for the initial Soul launch won Nielsen's Automotive Ad of the Year.

IRVINE, California — The new advertising campaign for the 2010 Kia Soul will be top-heavy with hamsters. The Korean automaker is even rolling out a line of "Hamstar" clothing for followers of the cuddly creatures.
Kia said the clothing, which is featured in the advertising, will "soon be available for purchase by fans at HamstarClothing.com.

The ad campaign likens the Soul to other "boxy rides — represented by toasters, washing machines and cardboard boxes," said Kia Motors America in a statement. The hamsters also rap the title song's lyrics, "You can get with this, or you can get with that."

"Given the success and popularity of the hamsters in the initial Soul launch with a spot that won Nielsen's Automotive Ad of the Year, it made sense to bring them back for a new campaign," said Michael Sprague, Kia Motors America vice president of marketing. "The newest experience is rich with details in the hamster world."

Inside Line says: Cute ad concept, but we draw the line at wearing hamster clothing. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent

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Kia Motors posts strong increase in global sales

KIA Motors Corporation recently announced global sales figures for passenger cars, recreational vehicles (RVs) and commercial vehicles for March 2010, show a total of 177,351 units sold, representing a year-on-year increase of 41 per cent.
According to reports, in March Kia posted impressive double-digit year-on-year sales increases in all sales regions.

The Korean auto, company now touted as the world's fastest growing, says it recorded 98.0 per cent increase in China (28,792 units sold), 55.7 per cent in general markets (35,114 units sold), 33.4 per cent in Europe (40,471 units sold), 26.5 per cent in Korea (38,015 units sold) and 23.6 per cent in North America (34,959 units sold).
Cumulatively, through the first three months of 2010, Kia's global sales increased by 46.9 per cent year-on-year and reached 471,010 units, the company said. China experienced the highest gain of 147.8 per cent based on sales of 90,131 units to date in 2010.

Kia's best-selling model in overseas markets for the month of March was the C-segment Cerato (known as Forte in some markets) with 32,283 units sold. The B-segment Sportage compact SUV and Rio compete for second with 17,029 and 16,970 units sold, respectively.


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It's clear that budget-minded Kia is serious about reinventing its lineup. The Korean upstart is now fielding capable players in most every segment. The next hurdle is to create inspiring vehicles that inject some fun into getting from point A to point B. In this regard, the nifty new Kia Soul hatchback wagon is helping to lead the charge.
With funky styling and four-cylinder power, the compact Kia Soul is gunning for mainstream economy-car shoppers who want something different. Indeed, the Kia hatchback is avant garde in its approach, boasting a swept-back exterior design with interesting angles and a neat cabin filled with distinctive shapes and vibrant colors. It gives Kia a long-overdue injection of, well, soul to complement its well-earned reputation for competence and value.
Current Kia Soul
Spread across four trim levels -- base, +, ! and Sport -- the Kia Soul compact hatchback is feature-rich given its affordable price. Standard features include antilock brakes, stability control, air-conditioning, full power accessories, satellite radio and a USB jack. Higher trims are eligible for niceties like alloy wheels, Bluetooth, premium audio, a sunroof and a two-tone interior. The Sport model also features a sport-tuned suspension and unique bodywork.
Under the hood, the base 1.6-liter engine makes do with just 122 horsepower and a mandatory five-speed manual transmission. Souls on a higher plane get a 2.0-liter four with 142 hp and either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic. In performance testing, a Soul Sport with the manual got from zero to 60 mph in 8.8 seconds. Fuel economy is a bit below average for a four-cylinder economy hatchback.
In reviews, we've noted that the 2.0-liter engine is definitely the one to get, though the five-speed manual feels rather rubbery and vague with either engine. The Kia Soul's power steering is a bit numb, but it's precise enough when you need it to be. The Sport model's sporty ride adds some entertainment on twisty roads, but even the base suspension tackles turns with surprising verve. Ride quality is generally satisfactory; however, the bigger wheels you get (and they go up to 18 inches), the more you'll feel every bump in the road.
As expected, the Kia Soul represents impressive value, yet it also shines thanks to its practical yet playful design, which breaks the dull monotone stranglehold of its rivals. The tall cabin is user-friendly, with generous headroom and high-mounted seating that gives passengers a commanding view plus a fair amount of legroom. However, there's not a lot of space for cargo compared to what you'll find in some competitors. Nonetheless, the Soul's boxy design is convenient for hauling large items.
Overall, we think highly of Kia's new Soul, and recommend it to anyone looking for an affordable yet desirable economy car.


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2010 Kia Rio

Best Bang for your Buck!!

Review

This little car is amazing. It has have plenty of room! MPG are 30.4 after 2k miles of mixed driving with AC on. Not too shabby at all! Amenities are bar none for this class.

Favorite Features are leather wrapped steering wheel with mounted audio and cruise controls. USB jack and auxiliary jack for my music listening convenience! Nice red stitched sport cloth. Great little peppy/sprightly engine, nice stereo, great 16 inch rims! FUN TO DRIVE!

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Kia Optima Coupe: Early Look at Future Two-Door


Kia's Optima sedan is all-new for 2011.
Optima sedan was unveiled at the New York auto show.
SANTA MONICA, California — Kia introduced its redesigned 2011 Optima just last month at the 2010 New York Auto Show, and now Inside Line has photo illustrations of the new Optima sedan less two doors, a shape that could become the Optima coupe.
Built on a new platform, the 2011 Kia Optima sedan is longer, lower and wider than the outgoing model, and its newly stretched dimensions look even more appealing in coupe form.
An Optima coupe (or Optima Koup, as Kia might choose to follow the same marketing direction established by its Forte Koup would likely offer the same powertrain choices available for the Optima sedan. The midsize sedan presently comes equipped with either a 200-horsepower direct-injection, 2.4-liter inline-4 or a 274-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4. The sedan comes standard with a six-speed manual gearbox or an optional six-speed automatic with shift paddles on the steering wheel.
The 2011 Optima sedan arrives in dealers later this fall. A coupe version would likely follow a year later.

Inside Line says: Kia has finally taken a sharp turn down style avenue, so what better way to spotlight its fresh Optima than by adding a good-looking coupe — Kelly Toepke, News Editor

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Edmunds.com Top Ten Lowest Priced SUV's

The Kia Sportage has come a long way. When it was first introduced in the U.S. in the mid-1990s, it was a cute but relatively unimpressive mini-SUV. It was underpowered, its interior was cheap and it was plagued with quality issues. Although Kia revised and updated the Sportage through the years, the modest changes weren't enough to keep it competitive. In 2002, Kia dropped the model from its lineup and went back to the drawing board. The company finally introduced a new and much-improved Sportage a few years ago.
Current Kia Sportage
The Kia Sportage is a compact SUV available in two trim levels: LX and EX. The Sportage offers the kind of performance and refinement usually associated with the small SUVs from Japanese automakers. Both trims are equipped with a healthy list of standard amenities, such as alloy wheels, air-conditioning, a six-speaker CD stereo with auxiliary and USB audio jacks, full power accessories and tinted glass.
The Kia Sportage may not look too big from the outside, but the interior has plenty of headroom and legroom, both in the front and the back. The rear seats split and fold flat for a level cargo floor and a maximum of 67 cubic feet of storage. Fit and finish is impressive, and the Sportage provides a surprising number of safety features for its class. There are a total of six standard airbags, including front- and side-impact airbags for driver and passenger, and side curtain airbags for front- and rear-seat occupants. Traction control and four-wheel antilock disc brakes are standard on all trims.
The LX is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine capable of 140 horsepower. It comes standard with a five-speed manual transmission, and a four-speed automatic is available as an option. Most Sportages with this engine are front-wheel drive, though Kia does offer 4WD on manual transmission-equipped models. As an upgrade for the Sportage LX, Kia offers a 173-hp 2.7-liter V6. It comes standard with the automatic transmission and can be had with FWD or 4WD. The EX trim is available only with the V6.
In road tests and reviews, our editors have found the Kia Sportage to be a competent SUV overall. It has earned high marks for its long list of standard safety gear, impressive warranty, comfortable interior, sporty handling and strong value. The main drawback to the Sportage is its powertrain. Even with the V6, acceleration is no more than adequate.

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Edmunds.com reviews the Kia Forte

In recent years, some of the most improved players on the automotive playing field have been entry-level compact sedans. Many of these so-called economy cars now offer levels of style and equipment that rival larger and more expensive four-doors. A good example is the Kia Forte sedan, a sharp-looking replacement for the outdated Spectra. While it's hardly the MVP in this segment, the Forte is a strong candidate for most-improved honors.
Underneath its crisp if somewhat derivative sheet metal, the Kia Forte is related to the Hyundai Elantra. The engine lineup consists of a base 2.0-liter inline-4 on LX and EX models, and a larger 2.4-liter four on the top-level SX. Notably, the EX model can be had with a Fuel Economy package that includes a five-speed automatic and other economy-minded features. All Fortes come standard with Bluetooth, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls and Kia's 100,000-mile warranty -- nice touches at this price point.
Amid the growing crowd of compacts, this affordable Kia holds its own. We consider the Forte a legitimate alternative to traditional segment leaders due to its eye-catching style, competitive feature content and good value.
Current Kia Forte
The Kia Forte debuted for the 2010 model year. A compact sedan that's surprisingly well equipped, the Forte comes standard with four-wheel disc brakes, ABS, stability control, Bluetooth, satellite radio and a CD stereo with auxiliary and USB jacks and steering-wheel controls. Upgrading from the base LX trim level to the EX model adds alloy wheels, air-conditioning, full power accessories and cruise control, plus the availability of leather trim and heated seats. The EX is eligible for a Fuel Economy package that adds a five-speed automatic transmission, low-rolling-resistance tires and electric power steering. The sportier SX trim features the larger engine, 17-inch alloy wheels, firmer suspension tuning, a telescoping steering wheel and various interior upgrades. A sunroof is available on the EX and SX.
The LX and EX come with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that makes a healthy 156 horsepower. A five-speed manual is the standard transmission, and a four-speed automatic (five-speed with the EX Fuel Economy package) is optional. The SX comes with a 2.4-liter four good for 173 hp, and its standard manual transmission has six forward speeds, with a five-speed automatic being optional.
In reviews, our editors have praised the Kia Forte's tidy styling, noting that its Civic-like face and Lexus IS-style taillights are derivative but nonetheless sure to grab their share of attention. We've also praised this Kia's clean and pleasant cabin layout. On the road, however, the Forte is a mixed bag. The Forte SX supposedly has a sport-tuned suspension, but ample body roll and vague steering conspire to take some of the fun away as speeds increase, and LX and EX models are even less athletic.
Ride compliance is adequate, but large bumps and ruts can deliver jolts, and tire roar is sometimes intrusive. The four-speed automatic's gearing is too tall, so we'd advise going with the manual or the Fuel Economy package's five-speed automatic. On the bright side, the Kia Forte delivers competitive fuel economy, and its value equation is a strong selling point.

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Kia Forte



Recent Consumer Reviews from Edmunds.com

We think Kia has a winner!

Vehicle
2010 Kia Forte Koup SX 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 6M)

Review
Picked this car up just over two weeks ago and I love it. I almost got a VW and decided for the money and other factors the KIA was the best value. So far so good. It's handling is awesome, accelaration is pretty good, a turbo would do this car wonders.
Favorite Features
HANDLING!!!! Styling, acceleration, comfort, features up the ying-yang

Review
I chose to buy SX sedan 6spd. It took me a while to get used to the soft clutch and sensitive gas pedal, but it's a well worth effort. Car handles well for a non-sports car and it really accelerates! The ride is a bit bouncy. I get about 30 - 32 mpg on 75% highway/25% city driving. If you push it a little, the mpg suffers a lot. The instrument panel is not fancy, but very simple/easy to view. I love the voice recognition-enabled bluetooth. The rear trunk sits very high compared to other compacts, but the space is huge. Maybe due to visibility, but this car feels larger than other compacts. The front buffer is a magnet for bug splashes and multiple rock dents into the plastic bumper.
Favorite Features
Decent power/handling. Bluetooth. Acceptable space in the rear. Audio control on the steering wheel. Center console's height is just right to rest my right elbow to take brief rests. SAT radio (free 3 month trial). Trip computer w/ instant mpg indicator (helps control my lead foot)

Review
With 4000k miles in 2 months since driving it off the lot, I have only great things to say about this car! Everything. Absolutely everything is awesome! It looks sharp, like a Lexus and drives like a sporty Cadillac with room to spare! The bluetooth and Sirius rocks especially now that msnbc is on channel 90. I spend more time in my car than my house and feel like I'm not missing out on anything! The fully reclining front seats let me catch some needed z's in sweet comfort, and when I need some zip, it's there big-time without hesitation! For the price, it doesn't get any better than this! The fun is free!
Favorite Features
Bluetooth, Sirius radio, 6-way adjustable drivers seat, gas mileage, 4 doors! 10yr/100k mile warranty, manual shift option that comes with automatics.

Hawkinson Kia in the Matteson, IL Auto Mall has the best selection of Kia Forte's in the Chicago, Orland Park area


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Hawkinson Kia...AWESOME!

I love the whole thing about Hawkinson Kia. The brothers that own Hawkison Kia are very nice people. The employees who work at Hawkinson Kia are just outstanding. I actually love Hawkinson Kia rather than the old place in the Matteson Auto Mall.

Michael B.
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Hawkinson Kia in the Matteson Auto Mall is Chicago Land's GIANT Kia dealership! Kia owners can get FREE oil & filer changes for life. Call 708-720-8970 to set up your appointment.