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2013 Kia Sorento

2013 Kia Sorento image

2013 Kia Sorento

The 2013 Kia Sorento is a midsize crossover SUV with seating for up to seven in three rows. The 2013 Kia Sorento is a good combination among quality, performance and value, with well-made and well-equipped interior, great fuel economy, plentiful standard features, sporty handling and long warranty. This SUV competes on the market with Toyota RAV4, Dodge Journey, Honda CR-V, Chevrolet Equinox and Mitsubishi Outlander.

The 2013 Kia Sorento comes in three trim levels: LX, EX and SX. The Sorento LX comes standard with 17-inch alloy wheels, Yes Essentials fabric upholstery, body-color heated outside mirrors with turn signal indicators, full power accessories, cruise control, keyless entry, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, a 60/40 split-folding second-row seat, trip computer, illuminated visor mirror, rear map pockets, second-row armrest with cupholder, Bluetooth connectivity and a sound system with CD player and iPod/USB interface. The LX Convenience package adds heated front seats, an auto-dimming mirror, foglamps and rear parking sensors. The LX Convenience Plus package adds an eight-way power driver seat and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob.

The Sorento EX adds 18-inch wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control, keyless ignition, keyless entry, automatic headlights and leather upholstery. The EX Premium package (available for Sorento EX with V6 engine only) adds the auto-dimming mirror, rear air-conditioning, a panoramic sunroof, a rearview camera and 10-speaker Infinity audio system. The EX Premium Plus package adds all of the above items plus a touchscreen navigation system and driver memory function.

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2013 Kia Rio

2013 Kia Rio

Kia Rio

The 2013 Kia Rio is a subcompact car that provides a great option for the drivers in the market for this class. The 2013 Kia Rio is available in either a four-door sedan or five-door hatchback model (named Rio 5). With an extremely affordable price, an atractive styling and a well-designed interior, the 2013 Kia Rio is a perfect car for anyone seeking a daily comfortable ride and a healthy amount of cargo space. The 2013 Kia Rio competes with Hyundai Accent, Ford Fiesta, Chevrolet Sonic, Toyota Yaris and Honda Fit.

The 2013 Kia Rio (starting at $ 13,600 MSRP) and Rio5 (MSRP from $ 13,800) are available in LX, EX and SX trim levels. The base LX comes standard with 15-inch steel wheels, air-conditioning, heated power mirrors, a tilt-only steering wheel, a trip computer, a 60/40 split-folding rear seat and a four-speaker sound system with a CD player and iPod/USB interface. The Power package adds to 2013 Kia Rio LX power windows, keyless entry, and power locks.

The EX adds cruise control, upgraded cloth upholstery, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, a six-speaker audio system and Bluetooth phone connectivity. The Convenience package adds 15-inch alloy wheels, foglamps, automatic headlights, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, power-folding mirrors, a rearview camera and a small touchscreen interface. The Eco package includes automatic stop/start system.

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2013 Kia Optima

Exterior of 2013 Kia Optima

2013 Kia Optima exterior design

The 2013 Kia Optima is a midsize five-passenger sedan and it is one of the most competitive family sedan. The 2013 Optima competes with cars like Ford Fusion, Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. A SX Limited luxury trim level is new for 2013.

The 2013 Kia Optima is available in four trim levels: LX (at $21,200 MSRP), EX (starting at $23,500), SX (from $ 26,800 MSRP) and SX Limited  (at $ 35,275).

The 2013 Kia Optima LX comes standard with 16-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry, foglamps, air-conditioning, cruise control, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel and a six-speaker sound system with a CD player and an iPod/USB audio interface. The EX adds an eight-way power driver seat, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, 17-inch wheels, keyless ignition, leather upholstery and leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter.

The SX adds 18-inch wheels, a turbocharged engine, a sport-tuned suspension, auto-leveling xenon headlights and steering-wheel-mounted transmission paddle shifters.

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2013 Kia Forte

the all-new Kia Forte 2013

Kia Forte 2013

The 2013 Kia Forte will be an all-new compact car model, available as a four-door sedan, four-door hatchback or two-door coupe (which Kia calls Koup). The new 2013 Kia Forte will have a new exterior design, new wheels, LED lights, power-folding side mirrors and a new engine. With attractive styling, feature content and pricing, surely this car will have good sales as the previous model.

For 2013 Kia Forte is expected that in addition to the new engine, to be used the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine from Hyundai Elantra Touring or the 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine from Cee’d. The 2013 Kia Forte will be available in LX, EX and SX trim levels, while the 2013 Forte hatchback and Koup will be available in EX and SX trims only. Certainly, 2013 Fortes comes standard with stability control, traction control, Bluetooth, CD stereo with USB audio jacks and air-conditioning.

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