Kia Motors named one of the five most connected brands by Consumer Guide Automotive
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At Summit Place Kia in metro Detroit, September has been a very busy month. Even with record-setting sales due to the “cash for clunkers” program in August, sales for September have been excellent. So today, we’re going to take a deep breath and begin by catching up on some the news from Kia that we missed earlier this month.
The good news is that although we are a bit late, the information is still very timely because it happens to deal with the fact that Kia Motors was named one of the five most connected automotive brands by Consumer Guide® Automotive. In naming Kia to the list, the well-known automotive resource site honored the Kia brand for its impressive standard vehicle connectivity features.
Here is a portion of the press release from Kia:
IRVINE, Calif., – Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced it was named to the “Five Most Connected Auto Brands” list by Consumer Guide Automotive
(www.consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com/five-best-connected-brands.htm). The automotive resource site compiled a list of automotive manufacturers at the forefront of vehicle technology, recognizing Kia Motors for being ahead of the curve by offering standard audio and mobile phone interface features on new vehicles.
“In today’s high-tech world, mobile phones and portable music devices are quickly becoming the norm,” said Michael Sprague, vice president, marketing of Kia Motors America (KMA). “We recognize the value of incorporating features such as Bluetooth and USB and auxiliary input jacks as standard equipment in our vehicles, thereby giving our drivers the freedom to stay connected safely and easily while on the road.”
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Brands included on the list were recognized for offering advanced yet user-friendly connectivity technology that enables today’s consumer to easily connect with multiple devices while in their vehicle, including computers, mobile phones and MP3 players.
“Kia deserves this recognition for bringing MP3, digital music player and cell phone connectivity to the masses,” said Ed Piotrowski of Consumer Guide Automotive. “Products such as the Forte and Soul demonstrate easy-to-use MP3 and cell phone integration that Kia has made available on nearly every iteration of these affordable cars.”
Kia vehicles, including the Soul urban passenger vehicle, Forte compact sedan and Forte Koup two-door, offer an impressive array of standard technology features for tech-savvy drivers and passengers. With a standard AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system outfitted with SIRIUS Satellite Radio capabilities and three months complimentary service(1), standard USB and auxiliary input jacks in the center console with full iPod(R)(2) and MP3 controllability via the audio head unit and steering wheel controls (achieved with an optional accessory iPod cable), and standard Bluetooth connectivity with steering wheel-mounted controls enabling hands-free operation for all compatible cell phones, both drivers and passengers are sure to stay well-connected and suitably entertained.
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Let us connect you to a new Kia!
At Summit Place Kia, we love connecting our customers to one of the affordable, high quality, fuel efficient new models from Kia! Summit Place Kia offers the best in new and used car deals and we will deliver anywhere in the state of Michigan. And the good news doesn’t stop there. The new Forte Koup will soon be available for test driving and we currently have a great selection of both the new Kia Forte sedan and the new Kia Soul.
To schedule a test drive, or for more information on our entire line-up of high quality, affordable Kias, you can contact us at our Waterford store by calling 248-682-6002 or by dialing 734-397-9900 for our Canton store. You can also check us out on the web at www.summitplacekia.com. Better yet, stop by one of our two dealerships located at 2200 Elizabeth Lake Road in Waterford, just behind the Summit Place mall or in Canton at 41840 Michigan Avenue, just west of I-275 and see why everyone at metro Detroit’s sales leader would “Love to see ‘ya” in a Summit Place Kia!
(1) Customers must renew SIRIUS subscription after trial period if they wish to retain service. SIRIUS three-month complimentary subscription not available in Canada, AK, or HI. For full terms and conditions, visit sirius.com. SIRIUS, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries.
(2) Accessory cable required for iPod(R) mobile digital device. Cable and iPod sold separately. iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
