Since its last redesign in 2019, the Kia Forte continues to offer the shoppers of Tampa Bay street-ready style as on the best-looking models in the compact sedan segment of the market. The 2021 Kia Forte lineup offers FE, LXS, GT-Line, EX, and GT entries with sleek styling at every level.
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The Kia brand is known for offering its shoppers mass-market prices that keep everything within budget. Here at Friendly Kia, we offer a variety of Kia sedans, crossovers, and SUVs that will fall well within your budget while still providing you with the latest styles and technology. As you search for a new vehicle you might be wondering what the best Kia models under $30,000 in Tampa Bay, FL, are. This guide from Friendly Kia is here to help you find the best Kia model in Tampa Bay that will fit your style and budget.
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Three members of the star-studded Kia lineup have taken home “Best Car for the Money” titles from U.S. News & World Report. The 2021 Kia Forte Sedan, 2021 Kia Soul Compact SUV, and 2021 Kia Sorento SUV took top honors in their respective categories during this year’s rankings.
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Things are already looking up in 2021 and the news just got even better. We are here to introduce you to (drumroll please): Kapple! Or maybe they’re going to go by Appia. We aren’t sure just yet, but what we do know is that Apple is set to collaborate with Kia and invest $3.6 billion into the brand.
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As more and more vehicles join the Kia lineup, the range of available engine options grows. Performance-focused drivers and eco-minded shoppers alike often ask us – what is the best Kia vehicle engine? We have compiled a list of all of the gas-powered 2021 Kia engines in the brand’s lineup along with their power specs to give you an overview of how each powerplant performs.
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Last week we covered the latest news on the upcoming 2021 Kia Cadenza, as this model is expected to be the last iteration to carry the Cadenza name. Based on what we know so far, our Friendly Kia team has put together our top 2022 Kia K8 predictions and speculations.
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The Kia brand first made its way into the U.S. market in 1993 and since then Kia has transformed itself from the quirky hamster-loving budget brand into an award-winning and segment-leading automotive brand.
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It seems that more and more vehicles these days are dropping off of brand lineups and model ranges are growing smaller. That’s not the case for the Kia brand. While Kia has removed some vehicles – such as the long-standing Kia Optima – it has replaced the outgoing models with all-new offerings.
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The fun and sporty Kia Rio has been recognized for its incredible value and named a 2021 Vincentric “Best Certified Pre-Owned Value in America” in the Subcompact rankings. The Rio effortlessly outperformed the other seven competitors in the segment to take home the title. On average, ownership of the Rio costs 2.8% lower than expected among its segment, making the Rio an affordable CPO option for shoppers across Tampa Bay.
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The holiday season is in full swing here at Friendly Kia and our year-end sales are bringing some of the best vehicle incentives to the Tampa Bay area. This year Kia has put a “Command the Season” mantra out there for this holiday season but given that we are in the heart of Florida, there isn’t much of a winter season we need to command here. Because of this, Friendly Kia is taking on last year’s “Holidays On Us” mantra and offering year-end sales that are sure to please.
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