Kia launches new VR7 range, added kit and discounts across the board.

• VR7’ range available on  Picanto, Rio and cee’d family
• High level of standard specification across all ‘VR7’ models
• Low rate 4.9 per cent APR finance
• Up to £1,000 currently off selected models
• Care-3 all-inclusive servicing available for just £99

Kia has confirmed the arrival in UK dealerships of the new ‘VR7’ special edition range on its Picanto, Rio and cee’d models. Offering a high level of standard specification across all models, the ‘VR7’ range is also available with discounts of up to £1,000, low rate 4.9 per cent APR finance deals and the option of a Care-3 all-inclusive servicing package for just £99.

The Kia Care-3 all-inclusive servicing package provides retail customers inflation-proof servicing costs for the first three services and is available for just £99 on the ‘VR7’ range. Care-3 is also fully transferable to subsequent owners.

All ‘VR7’ models share the same key specification. These include interior extras such as air conditioning, leather trimmed steering wheel and gearshift, Bluetooth Connectivity and USB & AUX ports.  A selection of exterior features such as alloy wheels, reversing sensors, electrically adjustable heated door mirrors and electric front and rear (where applicable) windows are also included.

Not only does the range offer excellent value it is available with finance at a great rate of 4.9 per cent. A £1,000 Kia Access Deposit Contribution is also available on the pro_cee’d, cee’d 5-door and cee’d Sportswagon versions.

Picanto from £8,795

The Picanto 3-door ‘VR7’ 1.0 68bhp and Picanto 5-door ‘VR7’ 1.0 84bhp both come with all the ranges standard features. Both Picanto models also come with a host of other safety features such as ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (ESB), Brake-Assist System (BAS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), six airbags and Hill-start Assist control (HAC).

The Picanto range also include a selection of exterior extras such as silver finished interior door handles, chrome exterior door handles, premium black upholstery and a black radiator grille. With an offer price for the 3-door Picanto of £8,795 and 5-door Picanto at £8,995 both models in the ‘VR7’ range give customer savings of £750.

Customer savings of £1,000 on the Rio range

The ‘VR7’ Rio range includes models of Rio 3-door and 5-door 1.25bhp and Rio 5-door 1.1 CRDi bhp, all with savings of £1000. All the Rio models include the standard added features along with exterior extras such as body-colour bumpers, exterior door handles and door mirrors. The Rio ‘VR7’ range also has the safety features of ESC, VSM, HAC and Anti-theft Alarm System.

The ‘VR7’ cee’d Family

The ‘VR7’ range is available on the pro_cee’d 1.4 bhp, cee’d 5-door 1.4  bhp & 1.4 CRDi bhp and the cee’d Sportswagon 1.4 bhp. The pro_cee’d ‘VR7’ 1.4 bhp starting at £13,495 comes with all of the standard ‘VR7’ packages as well the following exterior extras of 16 inch alloy wheels, black ‘abtract’ cloth, steering wheel mounted controls and a rear spoiler all with a customer saving of £1,000.

The cee’d 5-door and cee’d Sportswagon models also come with a fantastic trim level. This gives customers the exterior extras of a rear spoiler, projection headlights, front fog lights and daytime running lights. The safety features which are added on top of the range’s standard extras include emergency stop signalling, ESC, VSM, ABS (Anti Brake System) and finally HAC.

The cee’d Sportswagon ‘VR7’ 1.4 bhp also comes with a luggage under-floor box and side tray, luggage 12V power outlet and roof rails.

The ‘VR7’ range is available in four colours, white, black, silver and red. All models benefit from our pioneering 7 year/100,000 mile manufacturer warranty.

Kia brings in the new year with some great retail offers.

• Up to £2,000 off selected models
• Care-3 for just £99 on new VR7 range
• Existing cee’d owners eligible for up to £3,000 loyalty offer
• New 2014 Sportage available to pre-order

Kia Motors (UK) Ltd is starting the New Year with a range of customer offers across the entire line-up including newly introduced models.

All customers can save up to £2,000 on selected models across the range. The pocket sized Picanto is available with up to £1,250 off the retail price, meaning the entry level ‘1’ three-door starts from just £7,795. The Rio hatchback has up to £1,000 customer saving and the Venga B-MPV has a £1,600 saving on the entry level ‘1’ and ‘1 Air’. All other Venga’s have a £1,000 saving. The Soul is also available with a £1,000 customer saving across the line-up meaning the entry level 1.6 GDi ‘1’ starts from just £12,800.

Kia’s large SUV, the Sorento, starts at just £24,695 with a £2,000 saving (this £2,000 is available on all models). A top-level ‘KX-4’ 2.2 CRDi 194bhp six-speed auto seven-seat model has been added to the popular SUV line-up. With 19-inch alloy wheels, Parallel Park Assist, driver’s memory seat, two rear sun blinds and a silver front grille as standard, this standout model is also available with a £2,000 customer saving and starts from £34,495.

Savings on the cee’d family are equally generous with an up to £1,000 saving for new customers on the cee’d five-door, pro_cee’d and Sportswagon, whilst existing Kia customers are entitled to a loyalty offer of up to £3,000 in lieu of all other offers. The cee’d line is eligible for a £1,000 deposit contribution with the 4.9 per cent PCP deal from Kia Access. All these offers exclude the GT and GT Tech models.

Special edition VR7 models are now available on the Picanto, Rio and cee’d family line-ups. Standard features across all models include air conditioning, alloy wheels, reversing sensors, Bluetooth connectivity and leather trimmed steering wheel and gear shift as well as electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, USB and AUX ports and front and rear electric windows (except on 3-door models). All models across the VR7 range are available in white, silver, black and red.

Not only do these models offer a great level of specification but also a great deal – with prices starting from just £8,795 for the Picanto 3-door, with a £750 customer saving. To top it off all VR7 models are available with Kia’s Care-3 all-inclusive servicing package that includes the first three services for just £99.

The new 2014 Sportage is available to pre-order from January with vehicles arriving in dealerships from February. They feature a revised grille design and a rear combination light restyling that offers enhanced illumination and therefore better visibility. New-style alloy wheels and a shark-fin antenna finish off the exterior changes.

Inside, the model benefits from a new soft ‘nano’ paint finish on the dash and centre console as well as new-style instrumentation and a premium Infinity audio system fitted to high-end models.

New technical features have also been added to the 2014 Sportage – Trailer Stability Control is fitted as standard and Kia’s Flex Steer system and Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is fitted to selected models.

The Carens 7-seat MPV is available with a range of customer offers. All derivatives are available with 4.9 per cent Kia Access PCP and Conditional Sale finance offers. A £750 deposit contribution is available to new customers whilst all petrol models get £1,500 off the list price and diesels get £1,000. Current Kia owners benefit from an up to £3,000 loyalty offer.

To make getting into a new Kia even easier there’s 4.9 per cent PCP from Kia Access, as well as 4.9 per cent Conditional Sale finance across the entire range and even zero per cent finance available on Venga and Soul models. Picanto and Rio ‘1’ models are eligible for a £250 and £350 Kia Access deposit contribution respectively.

USA - Iconic Soul Takes Top Honors in Urban Segment for Second Straight Year

• 2014 Soul praised for versatility, ride comfort and new technology
• Kia’s urban passenger vehicle is the right fit for those on the go

Kia Motors America’s (KMA) wildly popular urban passenger vehicle, the all-new 2014 Soul, was named a winner at the 10th annual Active Lifestyle Vehicle of the Year awards held in Chandler, Ariz. For the second consecutive year, the Soul received the highest score in the urban category after evaluations from local media and athletes.

“Having Soul named as a winner once again at the Active Lifestyle Vehicle awards is strong evidence that our complete redesign of this iconic vehicle was successful. While dramatically improving the Soul’s ride and handling qualities, as well as its interior appointments, it’s lost none of its fun, funky and young-at-heart personality,” said Michael Sprague, executive vice president, marketing & communications, KMA. “From the expansive cargo area to the roof rack mounts that come standard on every trim, the Soul speaks to those who want a vehicle that offers iconic design and all the things that support a youthful and active lifestyle.”

With a more premium look and feel, the 2014 Soul features a quiet cabin and more comfortable ride than its predecessor. The Soul offers an eight-inch navigation screen, Rear Camera Display1 and a host of other available amenities to make it an attractive offering.

“Kia has been a long-time supporter and participant in the ALV program, and their interest in our audience is obvious in the products,” said Nina Russin, founder Active Lifestyle Vehicle program. “The Soul has always been an awesome choice for urbanites that need a car with a small footprint but also a versatile interior. The 2014 car builds on the first generation with better ride and handling and enhanced technology.”

About the 2014 Soul
Instantly recognizable yet thoroughly fresh – with more than a passing nod to the hot Track’ster concept that was unveiled last year – the all-new 2014 Soul rides on a new chassis that is stiffer, longer and wider.  The Soul’s new dimensions allow for more passenger and cargo room while NVH levels have been reduced dramatically. Increased torque and significant suspension upgrades make the 2014 Soul a nimble and agile companion in congested urban environments, and inside there is a long list of standard comfort and convenience features, including Bluetooth®2 wireless technology and steering wheel-mounted controls.