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2018 Kia Niro IIHS Safety Rating and Available Driver Assistance Features When the Kia Niro crossover was unveiled to the American market, it quickly found favor with many a California driver because of its commitment to environmentally-friendly performance and efficiency. That's not to say that safety wasn't the main concern for consumers, but it did slip through the cracks a bit. Because of this, we wanted to shine a light on how capable of the Niro is at keeping your peace of mind as a top priority through every situation. Come check out the 2018 Kia Niro IIHS Safety Rating and Available Driver Assistance Features with Concord Kia today! more 2018 Kia Niro earns IIHS Top Safety Pick Designation When outfitted with its available Forward Collision Warning System, Autonomous Emergency Braking System, and High-Intensity Discharge headlights, the 2018 Kia Niro is a recipient of the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety's (IIHS) coveted Top Safety Pick Plus award! To do this, vehicles must score a grade of "Good" in six crashworthiness tests – driver-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side impact, overall roof strength, and head restraints. The 2018 Niro has been able to achieve some of the highest scores on the market in all of these! This also means that the Kia model family has the distinction of being one of the most intuitive and safe in the industry. In fact, nine Kia vehicles have received either Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick Plus designations for the 2018 model year alone! That's certainly a good way to make your mark on the market known. Safety and driver assistance innovations on the 2018 Kia Niro Looking at just some of the onboard driver assistance features that the 2018 Niro offers, it's easy to see why it's been regarded with such praise by so many industry experts. Some of its top innovations include: Blind Spot Detection Lane Change Assist Rear Cross Traffic Alert Smart Cruise Control Lane Keep Assist System Park Assist System Many more! Each of these come as part of the Kia Drive Wise suite, available on most new models! Read More: How much can you store in the 2018 Niro? Test drive the 2018 Kia Niro in Concord CA We don't blame you if you want to see more of what the 2018 Kia Niro has to offer. Contact us today if you're looking to schedule a test drive at the date and time that works best for your needs!

Best golf courses in and near Concord CA Can you believe that we've already reached the midpoint of 2018? It's certainly been an adventurous year already, and with the middle of summer on the horizon, now is as good a time as ever to head outside with your friends and enjoy all that our area has to offer. You'll find many local residents at the golf links, dusting off their drivers, wedges, and putters to have a nice afternoon of fun, relaxation, and camaraderie while hoping to save par. If you're looking to get in on the action, bring your bag over to some of the best golf courses in and near Concord CA – we're sure you'll find these both beautiful and exciting! more Diablo Creek Golf Course For the last 55 years, the par-71 Diablo Creek Golf Course has been one of the premier spots in our area to get your swings in. The reasons for this are plentiful, as not only are the views breathtaking, but there's also a fully-lit driving range, practice putting green, plenty of events (such as cookouts and drink specials) in the clubhouse, and lessons for beginners. It all adds up to a fantastic time! Buchanan Fields Golf Course Buchanan Fields is an NCGA member, and it boasts one of the most fun and friendly golfing experiences on this side of the bay. This is a classic, iconic course, with plenty of tournaments to take part in, friends to make, and opportunities to improve your game. Plus, membership fees start at only $76! Boundary Oak Golf Course Nearby Walnut Creek is home to Boundary Oak Golf Course, a truly legendary part of the East Bay golf scene. It's formed quite the reputation over the years, routinely ranked as one of the best links in the region, complete with all the practice areas and extracurricular events that you're looking for from your home club. It's all wrapped up with amazing sights of the San Ramon Valley, making it a perfect getaway right in your own backyard! More Local Fun: Where are the best places to work out near Concord?

2018 Kia Niro interior cargo volume and features Never one to conform to the status quo, we can always count on the Kia line to lead the way in terms of innovation and advancement across its vehicles. This includes the all-new Kia Niro, which has made quite the name for itself already among drivers who want all the functionality of an SUV with the efficiency of a smaller sedan. This has made the Niro a fast-rising favorite, and due to its status as a crossover, it's also functional and versatile inside. Check out the 2018 Kia Niro interior cargo volume and features with us today to see what we mean! more 2018 Kia Niro cargo space and seating capacity As you'll soon see, the 2018 Niro is quite the roomy model. It can handle up to five passengers, who are invited to relax thanks to plush leather accents, dual-zone climate control, and heated/ventilated front seats! Plus, with lumbar support and seats that are higher than most, you'll have great visibility as you drive. That's not even mentioning the 2018 Niro model's carrying capacity. 60/40 split folding rear seats are standard, and with all them down, you'll be treated to a maximum cargo volume of 54.5 cubic feet! This gives the Niro one of the most spacious interiors in its class and gives you much more accommodation when you're heading out on long trips. 2018 Kia Niro tech features and innovations Of course, it wouldn't be a new Kia model without some top-tier tech features to go around. The 2018 Niro offers you unparalleled connectivity in the form of its UVO infotainment system - this allows you to check traffic and weather conditions as they happen, as well as play your favorite songs through a premium 8-speaker sound system! Also, with a wealth of safety innovations onboard (including Blind Spot Monitoring and Adaptive Cruise Control) the Niro definitely has your best interests in mind. Read More: A Closer Look at the 2018 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid Test drive the 2018 Kia Niro in Concord CA If you'd like to see more of the 2018 Kia Niro, we don't blame you! Feel free to contact our Concord Kia sales team today. We'll help you get inside for a test drive, or roll off the lot with a financing deal tailored to your budget. See you soon!

Summer is such a fun season for so many reasons, notably heading out with your friends for a day of tubing, field games and celebrating life itself. In a few short weeks, you and your buddies will have a great opportunity to join the whole Concord community and celebrate our country, which turns 242 years old on July 4 th. We know that the fireworks, parades and other extracurriculars are too good to miss, so come with our Concord Kia team and enjoy some fun Independence Day 2018 Events in Concord CA! more Stars and Stripes Run, Fireworks and Parade The Fourth of July carries a special significance for us here in Concord, as we'll be celebrating the city's 150 th birthday. To honor the heritage of our town, you're invited to take part in Concord's annual Stars and Stripes Run, starting at 6:45. Immediately following, you can catch a parade at 10 and an official unveiling of the statue commemorating Don Salvio Pacheco (one of Concord's founding fathers) at Todos Santos Plaza. Altogether, it's sure to be a great time! Mount Diablo High School 4 th of July Festival and Fireworks For the last five years, Mount Diablo High School in Concord has entertained so many with its annual 4 th of July Festival, the home of the Concord Home Town Picnic starting at 4pm after the run and parade. This celebration will be complete with a carnival, food trucks and booths, art vendors, live music and a firework display to cap it all off. It's also a free show, so don't miss out on the fun with the whole community! More Local Fun Here: Where are the Best Gyms near Concord, CA?

2018 Kia Sorento seating capacity and maximum cargo area The legend of the Kia model line has skyrocketed in recent years, on the backs of vehicles that are equally able to give you a safe and spacious driving experience. A champion of this shift in styling and innovation is the Kia Sorento, which returns for the 2018 model year with all that you need to make your daily drive convenient and accommodating. But just how much can you store inside this modern marvel? We've got your answer right here; check out the 2018 Kia Sorento seating capacity and maximum cargo area with Concord Kia today! more 2018 Kia Sorento seating arrangements and interior features The answer to the question we posed above really comes in two parts. If you opt for the Sorento in either its L, LX (with a 2.4-liter engine) or EX (with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine) trims, you'll only be able to fit five passengers inside. Anything other than that, however, and the Sorento does indeed offer a third row! This means that you'll be able to fit up to seven passengers inside, who can relax on available stitched-leather seating. 2018 Kia Sorento maximum cargo volume with seats up and down Of course, you might find yourself in a situation where you need to bring some of your valuables and belongings along for the ride. Depending on which trim you opt for, you'll be treated to anywhere between 11.3 and 38.8 cubic feet of cargo space, leaving ample room for you to store everything you need in the back, while keeping your passengers happy.  If it's just you, however, fear not! You can fold every seat down inside the Sorento for a cargo volume of 73.5 cubic feet, making it one of the most spacious SUVs on the American market! Read More: 2018 Kia Sorento gets Top Safety Pick+ Award from IIHS Test drive the 2018 Kia Sorento in Concord CA We haven't even scratched the surface of what the 2018 Sorento is capable of, and the only real way to get a gauge on it is to get behind the wheel and drive it for yourself. Contact our Concord Kia sales team today to test drive the 2018 Sorento with no obligations to buy!

There's nothing we could ever do to repay the sacrifices that our dads have made in our lives, all in the name of making our upbringings happy, healthy and set up for success. Every June, we're gifted with the ability to show just a little token of our appreciation, and there's certainly a lot to celebrate for all the men in your life. Come with our Concord Kia team today and have a great time at some fun Father's Day 2018 Events near Concord CA! more Oakland Athletics Baseball Powered by Khris Davis and Jed Lowrie and featuring a dominant pitching staff headed by Sean Manaea and Daniel Mengden's mustache, the Oakland A's have found themselves right in the thick of the AL West race. They'll be wrapping up a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels on Father's Day, so come and treat dad to an afternoon at the Coliseum with America's pastime in full swing! Father's Day Lunch Sail We can't think of a bigger "dad move" than eating some great food on a sailboat, and those dreams will become reality on Father's Day. The Schooner Freda B will be launching from Sausalito at 11 am, and you'll get to see the beauty of the San Francisco Bay, including such landmarks as Angel Island, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the San Francisco skyline. Gourmet sandwiches will also be available! North Beach Festival 2018 With more than 20 food vendors, 100 arts and crafts vendors, and some great live music to boot, the North Beach Festival is one of San Francisco's best. This year, it'll be taking place over Father's Day weekend, and you're all invited for a great day of entertainment and camaraderie. Best of all, it's free! Buchanan Field Airport Tour Buchanan Field Airport, located here in Concord, is home to an extensive inventory of wartime planes and other artifacts from decades prior. If dad is an aviation buff, take him out from June 7-10 to get an inside look at the B-17 and B-24 jets! Admission is only $5, but the memories are priceless! More Fun and Games: Five reasons the Golden State Warriors will win the 2018 NBA Finals

Memorial Day 2018 Celebrations and Festivals near Concord CA As Americans, we have a duty to remember and commemorate those who have gone before us and put their lives on the line to keep our country strong.  Memorial Day, taking place on May 28 this year, is one of the best ways to do that, as communities across the nation come together to show our gratitude to all our veterans. If you want to get in on the fun, there are plenty of great ways to do so around the area. Join our Concord Kia team at some fun Memorial Day 2018 Celebrations and Festivals near Concord CA! more More Local Fun: What are the best places to work out in Concord, CA? Bloq Pacific Music Festival It's a bit of a hike over to Sacramento for the Bloq Pacific Festival on May 27, but well worth it to see some awesome artists and make some new friends along the way. Cesar Chavez Plaza will be hosting the event, featuring top performers like Sage the Gemini, Eric Bellinger, Adrian Marcel and more! BottleRock Festival 2018 Memorial Day is unofficially known as a start to the summer season, which is why so many awesome festivals make up the weekend. One of them is BottleRock, taking place at Napa Valley Expo from May 25-28. Bruno Mars, The Killers and Muse will be headlining, making the three-day event one that you won't want to miss! TreasureFest Pier 1 in San Francisco is the host of TreasureFest, a monthly celebration of the best that the Bay Area has to offer. This includes top food trucks, local breweries and vintage vendors, live music and plenty of games to take part in. Best of all, it’s only $5 to enjoy the happenings with all your friends! Off The Grid Market is another great place to get your fix with all your friends. Check it out!

Kia might not be one of the first names you think of when it comes to technology, but don't be fooled into thinking that they offer less in their vehicles than the competition. The UVO infotainment system is an intelligent one, as it allows users to connect their phones and access all their favorite features right there on the touchscreen. Take a look at the video below to learn how to connect your iPhone to the Kia UVO infotainment system! more Browse Our New Kia Inventory

2018 Kia Optima available engine options and fuel economy The Kia Optima has become one of America's most popular sedans in recent years, thanks in large part to its sponsorship of the NBA and its long-standing commitment to quality and durability across the board. This has left Kia's flagship sedan as one of the top vehicles on the market, both in terms of unrelenting power and top-tier efficiency. To see what we mean, come with us today as we run through the 2018 Kia Optima available engine options and fuel economy! more 2018 Kia Optima engine specs and performance With the 2018 Optima you'll get your choice of three available engines, in the form of a 2.4-liter Inline 4 (on base trims) or 1.6 and 2.0-liter turbocharged Inline 4, standard on LX Turbo and SX Turbo trims, respectively. This equates to a maximum horsepower output in the range of 178 and 245 hp, more than enough to get you anywhere you need with as much punch as you want! 2018 Kia Optima gas mileage and maximum fuel range Unlike many of today's sedans, you won't sacrifice efficiency with the kind of power that the 2018 Optima can provide. It can achieve up to 28 miles per gallon in the city and 37 on the highway; plus, with its 18.5-gallon tank, you'll be able to travel as much as 685 miles before needing to pull over and fill up. For some perspective, that's the equivalent of driving from our Concord office to St. George, Utah on one tank! Click here for more information on the 2018 Optima! Test drive the 2018 Kia Optima in Concord CA By now you should be itching to get inside the 2018 Optima and see what else it can do. Contact our Concord Kia sales team today to get behind the wheel for a no-obligation test drive or work out a budget-friendly payment plan if you want to welcome it to your family. We hope to see you soon!

2018 Kia Soul safety ratings and available driver assistance innovations Kia is well-known for providing drivers with reliable, smart and advanced vehicles for prices that won't break the bank. This makes them suitable models for every type of demographic, from free-spirited young adults to straight-laced professionals looking for a budget-friendly trip to and from work. The Kia Soul has long been a champion for both distinct groups, partially because of its quirky and carefree design, but also because of how well it can bring your peace of mind to the forefront of every ride. To see what we mean, come check out the 2018 Kia Soul safety ratings and available driver assistance innovations! more 2018 Kia Soul IIHS safety rating Throughout history, one of the most trusted organizations in the vehicle safety segment has been the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS), whose Top Safety Pick award is highly coveted by most manufacturers. To earn Top Safety Pick designation, vehicles must score "Good" on five crashworthiness tests, including Small and Moderate overlap fronts, side strength, roof restraints, and head restraints/seats.  The 2018 Soul has been able to go above and beyond in these key measures, also earning Top Safety Pick Plus status because of its "Superior" front crash prevention and superb headlight operation! 2018 Kia Soul included active safety and security features Besides its incredible body construction, which has vaulted it into the upper echelon of the automotive market, the 2018 Soul also includes some top tier available driver assistance features that all work in tandem to help you prevent crashes and stay secure no matter what's ahead on the road. Some of these include: Autonomous Emergency Braking Forward Collision Warning System Lane Departure Warning System Smart Cruise Control Blind-Spot Detection System Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Many more! Read More: What Are The Best Features of the 2018 Kia Soul? Test drive the 2018 Kia Soul in Concord CA It's clear to see why the 2018 Soul is a favorite of so many. Contact our Concord Kia sales team today if you would like to get behind the wheel for a test drive, with no obligation to buy! We're always happy to show you what makes the Kia line such a fast riser in just about every faction of the market.

2018 Kia Sportage vs 2018 Kia Sorento Professional and family lives alike deserve only the best in terms of transportation; after all, you need a model by your side that's willing to go the extra mile to accommodate and protect the parts of your life that mean the most to you. The Kia model line is home to two of the top performers in the industry in the 2018 Sportage and Sorento. These brothers, while highly similar to each other, bring some key differences to the table as well. Come with our Concord Kia team today and see which one best fits your needs! more 2018 Kia Sportage and Sorento SUV Comparison Though they both bear the Kia nameplate, the Sportage and Sorento have many distinct features that allow themselves to differentiate from each other. We've listed some of the essentials below; check them out! What this chart doesn't tell you is that the Sorento is also able – with available options – to seat up to seven passengers inside if needed. 2018 Kia Sportage and Sorento similar features Even with the wide variety of features and specs that the Sportage and Sorento brothers have in store, their similarities are perhaps even more striking. You'll be treated to available All-Wheel Drive capability on both models, as well as UVO® infotainment and an ultra-smooth ride thanks to a six-speed automatic transmission. Any way you look at it, a Kia SUV is never a bad choice. Read More: How safe is the 2018 Kia Sportage? Test drive a Kia SUV in Concord CA We hope you've taken a liking to the Kia SUVs that are housed on our Concord Kia lot; if so, we encourage you to schedule a test drive with us! We're more than happy to give you a firsthand look at the features and capabilities of a top-tier Kia model. Read More: Kia Debuts the 2019 Kia Sorento at the Los Angeles Auto Show

2018 Kia Stinger exterior paint color options When you're in search of a vehicle with searing, awe-inspiring adrenaline, look no further than the Kia model line and its all-new Stinger model. You might have seen the Stinger's race-inspired performance in a commercial or on the road, but what you might not realize is how well it can customize to your personality. To see what we mean, come with our team and check out the 2018 Kia Stinger exterior paint color options! more 2018 Kia Stinger colors by trim level Currently, there are six exterior hues available on the 2018 Stinger, some of which are only available on its various trims. We've listed them below, so feel free to come in and check out which Stinger color is your favorite! Snow White Pearl HiChroma Red Aurora Black Pearl Panthera Metal Micro Blue Pearl Silky/Ceramic Silver Read More: Take A Sneak Peek at the Upcoming 2018 Kia Stinger Super Bowl Commercial Read More: How Fast are the 2018 Kia Stinger and Stinger GT? Test drive the 2018 Kia Stinger in Concord CA There's a lot to love about the 2018 Stinger, which is effortlessly able to bring comfort, convenience and unrelenting speed to the table. Contact our Concord Kia sales team today to get inside for a no-obligation test drive! We're always happy to take you through what makes this industry newcomer such a special choice.