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What color options are available on the 2021 Kia Seltos? Have you heard? Kia is unleashing another impressive new vehicle on the masses: the 2021 Kia Seltos! This small and rugged SUV hits dealership lots in February 2020, and it looks to be a great new option for adventurers, sitting between the Soul and the Sportage in the versatile Kia SUV lineup. If you are already itching to get behind the wheel and are already picturing where you can drive this spirited vehicle, you may be wondering, “What color options are available on the 2021 Kia Seltos?” Read ahead for your choices! more Exterior colors for the 2021 Seltos The 2021 Kia Seltos comes with eight single color options plus four options that offer a combination of two colors for the body and the roof. The single color options are Black Cherry, Snow White Pearl, Steel Gray, Gravity Gray, Mars Orange, Neptune Blue, Dark Ocean Blue, and Starbright Yellow. If you want a different color for the roof than what’s on the rest of the body, you will be able to pair up a Dark Ocean Blue body with a Clear White roof or a Black Cherry roof, a Starbright Yellow body with a Black Cherry roof, or a Clear White body with a Black Cherry roof. Which one is your favorite? Interior options Two different interior styles are on the offering: Black SOFINO and Gray SOFINO. So, if you want an all-black interior, the Black SOFINO will be your desired choice, and if you prefer a two-tone look, you’ll want to go with the Gray SOFINO. We are excited to welcome the 2021 Kia Seltos here at Concord Kia! Keep an eye on our inventory for when it arrives! What color options are available on the 2020 Kia Telluride?

How does Edmunds rate the 2020 Kia Telluride? We have said plenty about the fantastic Kia Telluride on our site, and for good reason! The Kia Telluride has been proving itself over and over again with drivers and experts alike, and that includes the reliable folks over at Edmunds. The Kia Telluride has just been given a 2020 Edmunds Top Rated Award, being named a Top Rated SUV. What did they do to come to that conclusion? How does Edmunds rate the 2020 Kia Telluride in such a way? Let’s dig deeper into the specific reasons the Kia Telluride was given such an honor. more How well does the Kia Telluride drive in the snow? The Telluride feels like a luxury SUV The 2020 Kia Telluride is a sleek and stylish SUV that offers much in the way of capability and versatility, but that’s not all that stood out to the people over at Edmunds. “It looks and feels like a luxury SUV without the high price tag,” Alistair Weaver, editor-in-chief at Edmunds, said in a press release. The Telluride impressed the Edmunds staff with its rugged looks on the outside and modern, comfortable interior that offers top-tier features that are more often found on expensive luxury models. Indeed, Kia developed the Telluride with exquisite attention to detail and the desire to throw everything in it that made sense to help ensure the SUV’s quality and appeal to drivers. It’s an ideal fit for families and adventurous spirits alike. The 2020 Edmunds Top Rated Awards aim to recognize the best overall vehicles of the year after an extensive testing and rating process. The fact that the Telluride earned this praise from such a well-established and credible organization is truly an honor. If you’re in the Concord area and want to see the Telluride for yourself, contact us and let’s get you behind the wheel today!

New Year’s Eve 2019 events and activities in Concord CA The year is just about to wrap up, can you believe it? New Year’s Eve has long given us a chance to bid farewell to one year and greet the next one. As we get ready to welcome 2020, we wanted to go over some of the New Year’s Eve 2019 events and activities in Concord, CA that may be of interest. Read ahead for details! more 25th Anniversary New Year’s Eve Countdown Head over to Brentwood and enjoy a night of bowling and celebrating the arrival of 2020 at Harvest Park Bowl! Unlimited bowling, videos, light shows, hors d’oeuvres and desserts will be on the offering, plus a champagne and cider toast at midnight! NYE 2020 Diamonds & Pearls at Crowne Plaza Dress up in your best evening wear and enjoy a fine night of music, dancing, party favors, a midnight champagne toast, and more at Crowne Plaza with the NYE 2020 Diamonds & Pearls event! Advance tickets are needed, so be sure to reserve yours! Cheers to a New Year Countdown to 2020 at Boundary Oak Golf Course Starting with a strolling dinner party from 7PM to 9PM, you can enjoy fine dining, premium house wine, soft drinks, party favors, and plenty of live music at Boundary Oak Golf Course in Walnut Creek. The fun concludes with two live ball drops at midnight New York time and midnight our time! 2020 New Year’s Eve at Blackhawk Museum Blackhawk Museum in Danville is hosting its own New Year’s Eve shindig from 9PM to 1:30AM! Appetizers will be served until 10:30, and you can enjoy live music, multiple balloon drops, and so much more! Get tickets in advance from their website. This is all just a sampling of what’s happening in and around Concord this New Year’s Eve. Whatever you choose to do for the evening, we hope you have a safe and wonderful time. Here’s to a great 2020! Looking for a new Kia in 2020? View our inventory!

Christmas 2019 events in Concord CA The halls are decked, carols are being sung, and Hallmark Christmas movies are being watched on a marathon basis all over the country. That’s right, Christmas season has arrived again! This is a wonderful time of year to go out with family and friends and enjoy the magic of the season. We have collected a few of the Christmas 2019 events in Concord, CA that may be of interest. more Walnut Creek Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Head on down to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek and watch the magnificent evergreen get lit up for Christmas on Thursday, December 12 th at 7PM! This event promises fun for the whole family! The Twelve Days of Christmas There is a lot of fun and holiday enjoyment to be had with the Twelve Days of Christmas fundraiser on December 14 th at 10:30 AM at Macy’s in Concord! Enjoy live performances of holiday favorites as well as tasty holiday refreshments. 6th Annual Christmas Drive-Thru On December 13 th and 14 th from 6PM to 9PM, drive over to Bethel Baptist Church in Concord to relive the spirit of Christmas with live performers, readings, and more, and all from the comfort of your own car! Christmas Parade and Holiday Market Head up to Benicia on December 14 th from 10AM to 3PM and enjoy the annual Christmas Parade and Holiday Market! Dancers, local marching bands, and of course, the big guy himself, Santa Claus, will all be a part of the parade. Afterwards, get some of your Christmas shopping done with the Holiday Market! A Christmas Carol Bring the family to enjoy a live performance of the Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol” at the Hofmann Theater in Walnut Creek on December 19 th. This is a timeless tale of love and redemption, and you won’t want to miss it! Whichever activities you decide to do this holiday season, we hope you have a magnificent time. From all of us at Concord Kia, have a happy holiday season! View our inventory!

Last month at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Kia unveiled an exciting new SUV: the 2021 Kia Seltos. Slotting in between the Soul and Sportage in the Kia lineup, the all-new Seltos has a rugged design, all-wheel drive capabilities, excellent driving dynamics, and a wealth of advanced technologies. Read more to find out about the release date and pricing information of the 2021 Seltos. more The 2021 Kia Seltos will arrive at dealerships nationwide in the first quarter of 2020. It will be offered in five trims: LX, EX, S 2.0L, S 1.6T, and SX. The full pricing information for the Seltos will be announced closer to the launch date. However, Kia stated that the LX AWD grade will have a starting price that's under $22,000. You May Also Like: Pricing of the 2020 Kia Soul 2021 Kia Seltos Design Features The 2021 Seltos really grabs your attention with its bold design. Notable exterior design elements include its upright stance, long hood and wheelbase, aggressive front bumper, sculpted dual exhaust outlets, alloy wheels (17” and 18” versions), red wheel center caps, and front and rear skid plates. The beautiful design continues into the cabin, with a wide instrument panel, high-quality craftsmanship, an available leather-wrapped steering wheel, and an available leather-wrapped shift knob. Also, the Seltos offers a generous amount of passenger and cargo space, with a great deal of versatility for different cargo configurations. 2021 Kia Seltos Engine Specs Buyers of the 2021 Kia Seltos have a choice of two sophisticated engines. The 2.0-liter four-cylinder MPI engine generates 146 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque, while the 1.6-liter Turbo GDI engine doles out 175 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. The 2.0L MPI engine is mated to an Intelligent Variable Transmission, while the 1.6L Turbo GDI engine is paired with a 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission. The Seltos provides all-weather traction and off-road capabilities via its available Active On-Demand All-Wheel Drive system. Contact Us About Pre-Ordering the 2021 Kia Seltos

The 2020 Kia Telluride, the latest addition to the Kia model lineup, is an enticing choice for the full-size SUV segment, with its bold design, superb performance, high-level utility, advanced technologies, and a roomy and well-equipped interior. The new Telluride also provides impressive off-road capabilities with its Active All-Wheel Drive system, which offers an available Snow Mode to help it drive in snowy conditions. more View Our Kia Telluride Inventory

In the crowded automotive landscape that’s littered with models that don’t deviate much in styling, the Kia Soul has long defied this trend with its unique boxy shape. For the 2020 model-year, the Soul received some eye-catching enhancements for its iconic design, along with several pleasing feature additions and upgrades. Read more to find out about the pricing of the 2020 Soul. more 2020 Kia Soul Trims and Pricing The 2020 Kia Soul is offered in seven different trims: LX (6 M/T), LX (IVT), S, X-Line, EX, GT-Line 2.0L, and GT-Line 1.6T. Pricing starts at $17,490 MSRP for the base-level LX (6 M/T), up to $27,490 MSRP for the top-of-the-line GT-Line 1.6T. Soul LX (6 M/T): $17,490 MSRP Soul LX (IVT): $18,990 MSRP Soul S: $20,290 MSRP Soul X-Line: $21,490 MSRP Soul EX: $22,690 MSRP Soul GT-Line 2.0L: $20,290 MSRP Soul GT-Line 1.6T: $27,490 MSRP You May Also Like: 2020 Kia Soul Color Options What’s new for the 2020 Kia Soul? The 2020 Kia Soul received some visually appealing updates to its iconic boxy design, with a new headlight configuration, a larger front grille, new front fenders, slim daytime running lights, roof rack mounting points, and C-pillars that were inspired by airplane wings. Interior enhancements include newly available smartphone wireless charging, a newly available dual-zone automatic climate control system, and a newly available mood lighting system that can be synchronized with music from the audio system. View Our Kia Soul Inventory

The 2020 Kia Soul is a wonderful choice for automotive shoppers who want to stand out from the crowd. Along with its unique design, the Soul is fun-to-drive, has a comfortable and refined interior, and offers a wealth of desirable amenities. The Soul is also a high-tech vehicle, as evidenced by its top ranking for the J.D. Power 2019 Multimedia Quality and Satisfaction Study. more Criteria for J.D. Power 2019 Multimedia Quality and Satisfaction Study In determining the rankings for the Multimedia Quality and Satisfaction Study, J.D. Power measured the experiences and opinions of vehicle owners regarding the quality, design, and features of their audio, communication, entertainment, and navigation systems in the first 90 days of ownership. Multimedia system quality is determined by the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles, with a lower score reflecting higher quality. The 2020 Kia Soul earned the top ranking for a mass-market brand with a score of 9.0/100. “Simply offering a variety of multimedia technologies isn’t enough. In order to enhance the vehicle experience, owners want those technologies to be problem-free and work as expected. In the compact segment, no vehicle demonstrates that high level of multimedia quality better than the Kia Soul.” – Brent Gruber, Senior Director, Automotive Quality Practice at J.D. Power Read More: 2020 Kia Soul Color Options Multimedia Technologies in the 2020 Kia Soul The 2020 Kia Soul offers a well-connected, convenient, and entertaining driving experience with its advanced multimedia technologies. This includes the UVO infotainment system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, a 10.25-inch HD color touchscreen with split-screen functionality, Bluetooth Multi-Connection, interior mood lighting, and the 640-watt Harman/Kardon audio system. View Our Kia Soul Inventory

Kia introduced an exciting new model for the 2020 model-year: the 2020 Kia Telluride three-row SUV. The all-new Telluride delivers on many levels, with its bold design, robust engine, off-road capabilities, a roomy and refined interior, high-level safety, and a plethora of advanced technologies. The 2020 Telluride is also quite capable on the towing front. more 2020 Kia Telluride Towing Capacity Do you have a camping trailer or a boat to tow? When properly equipped, the 2020 Kia Telluride can tow up to 5,000 pounds. Also, the Telluride enables you to tow confidently and safely with its standard Trailer Stability Assist feature. Additional hauling capabilities for the Telluride come courtesy of its generous available storage space, with a cargo capacity of 46 cu-ft with the third row folded down flat and 87 cu-ft with both the second row and third row folded down flat. Read More: How spacious is the interior of the 2020 Kia Telluride? 2020 Kia Telluride Performance Features Along with its high-strength and durable body structure, the towing capabilities of the Telluride can be credited to its powerful 3.8-liter V6 GDI Lambda-II engine. Mated to a smooth-shifting 8-speed automatic transmission, it produces an output of 291 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. With the MacPherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension, you can count on a smooth ride with the Telluride, while the Column Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering provides precise steering. Are you aiming for some wilderness adventures? With the available all-wheel drive system, which delivers excellent traction when driving over challenging terrains, you can conquer the trails with ease. Also, the Telluride provides high-level safety with safety-enhancing driving assistant features like Blind Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist Rear, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Following Assist, Safe Exit Assist, and Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection. View Our Kia Telluride Inventory

2019 Kia Sportage Tire Pressure Monitoring System Newer models are sometimes equipped with Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMSs). TPMSs check the vehicle’s tire pressure and report to the driver, usually through the instrument panel of the vehicle. The TPMS of the 2019 Kia Sportage is easy to use and convenient for vehicle maintenance. Watch the video below to learn how to use the Tire Pressure Monitoring System in your Kia Sportage. more Tire Pressure Monitoring System video guide by Kia Features and Functions Videos Click here to schedule vehicle maintenance

Video guide to defogging your Kia vehicle We all know the struggle of vehicle windows fogging up when the inside temperature of the vehicle does not match the outside temperature. It is not only frustrating to have your vision obscured by a white film but dangerous since the glare on the fog or the thickness of the fog can prevent a driver from seeing through their vehicle’s windshield. Thankfully, your Kia vehicle can help you deal with unruly fog. Watch the video guide of how to use the auto defogger in your Kia vehicle to learn how. more Click here to schedule a test drive Kia Auto Defogging System (ADS) video by Kia Features and Functions Videos Click here to schedule maintenance

How safe is the 2020 Kia Sportage? You want to be safe on the roads because driving can be a dangerous endeavor. So, how safe is the 2020 Kia Sportage? We can tell you that it comes equipped with many standard safety features, which have been carefully designed and tested for the best results. Vehicles get safer each year, so maybe it is time to replace your 2010 model. Keep reading below to learn about the 2020 Kia Sportage safety features. more 2020 Kia Sportage Iso-Structure ™ Construction The first thing between you in injury in a crash is your vehicle. The 2020 Kia Sportage has been reinforced with a high-tensile steel alloy cage around the cabin and the front portion of the vehicle. These steel bars improve the rigidity of the car, which means it won’t crumple as easy and crush its own passengers. Click here to schedule a test drive 2020 Kia Sportage Downhill Brake Control (DBC) When you start to drive down a slope, your momentum and gravity pull you forward at a faster pace, meaning that you don’t even need to press the accelerator to pick up speed. While cruising is great for your fuel economy, it isn’t the safest of situations. As you pick up speed heading downhill, you may pass the legal limit. Downhill Brake Control uses your vehicle’s brakes to maintain a constant downhill speed. It also can engage when driving on slippery surfaces. 2020 Kia Sportage Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning Parking lots don’t seem like the most dangerous of environments, but a lot goes on in parking lots, and you don’t always have a great view of what is behind your vehicle. Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning takes away some of that stress by providing you with a visual or auditory signal when someone is passing through your blind spots behind you. Click here to try a virtual test drive