Kias are for Keeps

With tons of vehicle brands out there vying for your attention and hard-earned money, it can be hard to be sure that the car you are buying is going to be a good investment. Well, if you want to put your mind at ease and know you are getting the most bang for your buck, then you need to buy a Kia. Kia is one of the most reliable brands in the automotive market today, with a vast collection of vehicles designed to last. When you buy Kia, you buy it for keeps. If you’re in need of a pre-owned Kia dealer, look no further than Allentown Kia. Our inventory is exceptional, and we proudly stand behind the Kia brand.

Started from the Bicycle Now We’re Here

Founded in 1944 as a bicycle parts and steel tubing manufacturer, even creating Korea’s first domestically-made bicycle, Kia was on the path to greatness. Kia Industries moved on to building small motorcycles, trucks, and cars for a variety of other companies before selling their first branded vehicles in the States in 1992. Over the next three years, Kia went from four dealerships in Portland, Oregon, to over 100 dealerships in 30 states.

Across the dawn of the new millennium and into the early 2010s, Kia increased its market share steadily. They even got a big surge of international popularity after Pope Francis rode in a Kia Soul upon touching down in South Korea in 2014. From there, Kia Motors was ranked first in the J.D. Power and Associates quality vehicles list in 2016, the first non-luxury automaker to attain the honor in almost three decades, and they continue to keep a steady place in the U.S. market share.

Silent but Deadly

While Kia keeps a steady market share, it is hardly the biggest name in the U.S. car game, which makes it all the more impressive that Kia beat all the other non-luxury competitors to a title none of them had held since 1989. After holding the #2 spot the year before, Kia catapulted into the lead largely because its newer models reliably rolled out with few problems and also because their U.S. plants are efficient.

Besides the brand being recognized as a whole, multiple Kia models have won J.D. Power Quality Award. In 2017, the second year that Kia won the overall reliability title, the small Kia Niro, the compact Forte and Soul, the midsize Sorento, and the large Cadenza took home awards for Highest Quality. Despite the brand’s smaller market share, Kia models are regularly recognized by J.D. Power and Associates for their performance and quality.

Strong and Steady

Besides being recognized by their owners for performance and quality, Kia models are performing well even in extreme conditions. The Rebelle Rally is an all-female off-roading challenge covering 1,500 miles over eight days, and one of the top teams in 2020 drove a Kia Telluride. The Telluriders team included driver Alyssa Roenigk, a senior writer for ESPN and the only American driver to win the the Aïcha des Gazelle Rally in Morocco, and navigator Sabrina Howells, an actress and musician who has competed multiple times in Morocco and placed in previous Rebelle Rallies. Barely coming in second and finishing well above the third-place finishers, the Telluriders proved the capability, durability, and versatility of the midsize SUV that is the Telluride.

With an EPA-estimated 20 MPG in the city, 26 MPG on the highway, and a combined 23 MPG, the Telluride, with seating for eight, is just as suited for family road trips and running errands as it is for traversing the desert. This is only one example of how Kia has steadily built its models to exacting standards with quality performance, whether you’re looking for a minivan, a compact, or anything else on the vehicle spectrum.

And if You Don’t Want to Off-Road

Kia has come a long way since hitting the scene in 1992. Realizing their reputation was less than stellar at their inception, Kia invested heavily in research and development, including hiring designer Peter Schreyer away from Audi, to make their brand a true work of art. With proper maintenance and upkeep, there’s no reason your pre-owned Kia can’t make it to 200,000 miles, just like its competitors. The Optima has been around since 2000 and has been through enough evolutions to make it a standout in the midsize sedan market. The Sportage entered the SUV market in 1993 and likewise has adapted enough to prove its reliability in later generations.

Newer models have benefited greatly from the effort Kia has put into manufacturing, and the line now carries a range of models in the car and SUV categories, as well as a pickup and minivan. Each car that comes off the line comes with stringent testing when other manufacturers just do spot checks. Once a Kia is in the marketplace, it has a repair score of third out of 32 brands, with an average yearly repair price of $474, lower than the average of $652. They also visit a repair shop half as often as the competition, and they are less likely to have severe repairs needed. Now, of course, every car model has its horror story on the Internet, and many have awards glory, but when you work with Allentown Kia, we can tell you about just how well the previous owners took care of their Kia, so you know exactly what your new-to-you vehicle has been through.

All That and the Warranty to Back it Up

New Kias come standard with an industry-leading 10-year/100,000-mile warranty program. The full warranty program consists of a 10-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty supported by a 5-year/60,000-mile limited basic warranty, a 5-year/100,000-mile limited anti-perforation warranty, and a 5-year/60,000-mile roadside assistance plan. This is in opposition to most factory warranties, which are 5-year/60,000 mile for powertrains and 3-year/36,000 miles for everything else and proves just how much Kia supports their creations.

These warranties from the first sale date will carry over when you purchase your pre-owned Kia within the time or mileage limit. When you purchase your pre-owned vehicle from us at Allentown Kia, we’ll be able to walk you through exactly what is covered. Our service department includes certified technicians trained by the same engineers who built your vehicle, so they have education and knowledge specific to the Kia brand. Our parts department will only use genuine Kia replacement parts so that after a repair, your pre-owned Kia will be up to original manufacturer standards.

Time to Hit the Road

Kia’s reliability has improved leaps and bounds since it first entered the marketplace, and Allentown Kia has a vast inventory to help you find the perfect pre-owned Kia for you. The brand is vast, with cars and SUVs in every size and trim models aplenty. We’re here to match you to the ride you need, from the basic Rio to the luxury K900, or to help you decide if the Kia Sedona minivan is what your family needs or one of the many SUVs.

Allentown Kia is your best choice for a pre-owned Kia dealership. We have a huge selection of new and pre-owned vehicles and outstanding financing to help get you into your new car. Once you purchase your Kia, our service department will help keep you on the road with our certified technicians and genuine Kia parts. Whichever pre-owned Kia you choose, we are here to make your ride as smooth as possible.

We are conveniently located to serve customers from Allentown, Philadelphia, Quakertown, Easton, Reading, Bethlehem, Lehighton, and Northampton. Visit us today to browse through our Kia inventory and see just how many options you have for a safe, reliable, and affordable pre-owned Kia model. It’s time to get a reliable vehicle from a reliable brand.