The Kia Forte is among the best cars for teens.

New teen drivers can be difficult to buy for. Luckily, the tough research has been done for you by a group of industry experts. Recently, this group compiled a list of the attributes that teens and their parents covet in cars. What resulted is what we at Briggs Kia consider the best cars for teens in Topeka. Among the many solid autos on this list was the Kia Forte in Topeka, KS – available here at Briggs Kia, the premier Kia dealer in Topeka.

The attributes that the study found to be most important among parents looking for a vehicle for their teen were: reliability, high safety rating and cheap to insure. We’re pretty clear on how the Forte ended up on this list as it excels in all three areas. Teens will be happy with the Kia Forte and their parents will as well as it provides everything they are looking for.

Considering Kia’s recent track record of success, you know you are getting the best in reliability when you go with the 2012 Kia Forte. As for safety, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the Forte its highest score of “Good” in frontal-offset, side-impact and roof strength tests. The final factor involves cost, and the Forte – as well as all Kia cars – is well known for being very inexpensive to consumers.

While the above factors work well for parents, the teens themselves will appreciate the exterior and interior style on the Kia Forte. The car also stays cheap at the gas pumps, as the LX and EX have a 2.0-liter four-cylinder that gets up to 36 miles per gallon on the highway. With all this going for it, there’s little doubt how the Kia Forte became one of the best cars for teens in Topeka.

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And the streak hits 20. What is this number you may ask? Well, 20 is the number of consecutive months that Kia has achieved a sales record. That means that Kia has had a record month for nearly two years straight now. While we’re not surprised, the numbers are still pretty staggering when you look at them. Kia’s design-led initiative that the company started in 2010 has been a success from the start and the brand has succeeded in producing some very popular cars in that time. At Briggs Kia, we’re here to bring you the best the company has to offer with Kia deals in Kansas with our selection of new Kia cars in Topeka.

The most amazing part of what Kia is doing on the sales side of things is that every model is seeing love from consumers. Leading the charge is the 2012 Kia Soul, as well as the 2012 Kia Optima in Topeka. Both the Rio and the Soul have already eclipsed the 40,000 unit mark for the year and are way ahead of last year’s already impressive numbers.

“Our record April performance is the latest illustration of how far the Kia brand has progressed as we continue to attract new customers with our unique value formula of world-class design, outstanding fuel efficiency, premium features and cutting-edge technologies,” said KMA CEO Byung Mo Ahn.

That statement pretty much says it all for Kia, as consumers have latched on to the company and are showing no signs of letting go. At Briggs Kia, we are just trying to do our part – that’s why we’re offering Kia deals in Kansas.

The Kia Forte Koup is a step up in style.

Looking for sporty and efficient – but also affordable? Seriously, who isn’t looking for those traits in a car? As for sporty and efficient, the 2012 Kia Forte Koup in Kansas has that handled. The affordable part? Leave that to us at Briggs Kia – where you can lease a Kia Forte Koup in Topeka. By leasing the Kia Forte Koup, you can save money on the initial down payment as well as the monthly payments. You can actually save money when you opt to lease a car – if you’re not interested in buying.

As for the car in question, the Kia Forte Koup, it is available in two engine options. The Koup EX comes with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and the Koup SX comes with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. The EX gets 34 miles per gallon on the highway while producing 156 horsepower. The SX bumps the horsepower number up to 173 – a very impressive figure for a four-cylinder engine.

In addition to what’s under the hood, the Kia Forte Koup stands out from all other Kia models heavily in the style category. The Koup has a standout front valiance that sets it apart from not only the entire Kia lineup, but other Forte models as well.

There’s a lot to like about the Forte Koup, and you can admire it in your driveway by agreeing to a lease deal at Briggs Kia. We’re professionals here, so we’re not going to work you for anything extra – just give you the facts about leasing. We have other new cars in Topeka, KS for you to check out your lease options on as well.

Kia Design Center America is where the magic happens.

The design innovations from Kia have been well documented. Even so, the awards keep coming in. The most recent one is geared at the company as a whole. Kia received the “Good Design is Good Business Award,” which celebrates architecture that enhances a company’s bottom line. The award was geared toward the KMA Corporate Headquarters and the state-of-the-art Kia Design Center America. The award salutes the design of Kia cars for sale in Topeka.

Kia cars for sale in Topeka

The award is an interesting take on how businesses succeed. It’s an inside-out success model, where the architecture of the actual buildings where business is done add to the value of the overall company and its success level. This appears to have paid off as Kia has some of the best car designs in the market, as seen from the new cars in Topeka, KS. The company’s design-led initiative has paid off, making the car company one of the fastest growing in the United States.

The premium design from Kia can be seen on cars like the 2012 Kia Rio in Topeka, KS. This is a vehicle that went from humble beginnings to one that receives accolades for its innovative design. Of course, the vehicle is efficient and powerful as well, which helps its overall sales numbers.

Here at Briggs Kia, we hope to keep up our end of the bargain on overall company style and quality. We are proud to sell the best that Kia has on the market and we are happy to give the best deals that we can to our beloved customers.

The first car to roll off the line in the Georgia facility was the Kia Optima.

The phrase “Made in America” strikes a chord with many people throughout this country. At Kia, that term means a big breakthrough for the company. Since the opening of its Georgia Manufacturing facility, Kia has seen its production continue to rise. Recently in Georgia, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. was named the state’s large manufacturer of the year – a very prestigious honor. At Briggs Kia, this brings a sense of pride that we can sell American made quality cars in Topeka, KS – as seen in our Topeka new car lineup.

Quality cars in Topeka, KS

The Kia manufacturing facility strives to operate with the “Kia way” in mind, which emphasizes the best practices for a car company. By being highly involved in the entire process, the folks at Kia are able to produce the best quality cars in Topeka, KS with no detail overlooked.

“The Kia Way is built in trust, mutual respect and open communication among all team members to ensure continuous improvement, and in our view, is a key element of the market success of Kia and KMMG,” said Kia Motors America CEO Byung Mo Ahn.

At around the same time that Kia opened its Georgia facility, the company instituted a design-led initiative to the manufacturing process. The result has been an entire new lineup of cars that are both stylish and efficient. It has also made Kia one of the top car companies in the country with groundbreaking models like the 2012 Kia Optima in Topeka, KS – a car that has won many awards since being unveiled to the world.

At Kia, life is good right now. So, in turn, the same can be said for Briggs Kia.

The Kia Rio went from this in 2002...

...to this in 2012

The Kia Rio has come a long way from its humble beginnings in the car market. Many probably don’t realize it, but the Rio started its life in the United States as the Ford Festiva – a joint venture between Kia, Ford and Mazda. It finally started to be known under its own nameplate in the U.S. in 1999, but was still a long way off. Now, today, the 2012 Kia Rio in Topeka, KS is the pride of the compact car market. At Briggs Kia, your Topeka Kia dealer, it’s pretty funny to take a look down memory lane at what the Rio was to the impressive car it has become today.

If you drive the new Kia Rio today at Briggs Kia, you will for sure be impressed with everything it offers, from the horsepower to the efficiency. And another big thing you’ll notice is style – the Rio has style by the boatload. Go back a few years, and that wasn’t necessarily the case. In the 2002, 2006 and 2010 models of the Rio, you can see the slow progression as each got a little more stylish.

Shortly after the 2010 edition of the Kia Rio was introduced, Kia underwent a big change. The company set out on a design-led transformation that has had amazing results, with the company pumping out the impressive lineup of cars we see today. What started out as a dream has become reality – and Kia’s entire lineup has benefitted with cars that are still efficient, but now make a statement in style as well.

2012 Kia Rio in Topeka, KS

See the change for yourself in the 2012 Kia Rio in Topeka, KS at Briggs Kia. This little gem provides 138 horsepower while getting 40 miles per gallon highway fuel economy. Those numbers alone have made it a great seller – but now it has the style to go along with the stats.

The Kia Soul is available for lease in Topeka.

Kia is hot right now, and it doesn’t appear to be ready to stop any time soon. With sales numbers continually topping the previous month, it’s time for you to stop sitting around and drive a Kia today. Think you don’t have the funds? Think again, because right now Briggs Kia is offering great Kia lease deals, including when you lease a Kia Soul in Kansas. One of the most popular cars in the Kia lineup could be yours after a small down payment and low monthly payments after that. The 2012 Kia Soul in Topeka is available for a lease through Briggs Kia for a period of 36 months.

If you haven’t heard about the advantages of the Kia Soul, then you have apparently been living under a rock. The Soul is super popular for a reason, as it provides great performance and efficiency all in a car that has design that is like no other. Its body style really puts it in a class by itself, as it is small and efficient but also can carry a load if you need it to.

With a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine in the base model, the Soul gets an impressive 35 miles per gallon on the highway. That four-cylinder powerplant provides a surprising output of 138 horsepower, which moves the small Soul around quite well.

If you haven’t read enough to get you interested in a deal to lease a Kia Soul in Kansas, then it’s clearly time for you to try it out for yourself. Stop over to Briggs Kia, the premier Kia dealer in Topeka, KS, and get a lease deal going or at least talk to one of our lease professionals about all that it can offer you.

The Kia Optima is hard to deny.

A debate that is quickly gaining steam in the car world is this one: 2012 Kia Optima vs. 2012 Hyundai Sonata. Both are very quality cars, as you would expect since they are both produced in the same Georgia plant. But which is better? It may come down to what kind of deal you can get – that’s why Briggs Kia is offering deals on Kia car deals in Topeka, KS to tip the scales for the 2012 Kia Optima in Topeka, KS.

If you look at styling alone, it’s difficult to not give the nod to the Optima, since it underwent a complete redesign in 2011. The redesign, improved further in 2012, went so well that the Optima has been winning style awards all over the country ever since. The Kia midsize was part of the design-led transformation that Kia underwent as a company – the one that has made Kia one of the top selling car manufacturers in the country. The Sonata, on the other hand, doesn’t have that same edgy style.

Under the hood, the Optima excels as well, with its 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that has an impressive output of 200 horsepower while getting up to 35 miles per gallon on the highway. The Optima also offers tough-to-beat performance, with confident handling that hugs the roadway with ease. The Sonata is also efficient, but doesn’t have the same ‘wow’ factor going down the road.

All in all, while the Hyundai Sonata offers many of the same advantages, the overall style and performance of the Optima sets it apart for us. Best of all for you, you can get a great deal on the Optima here at Briggs Kia, or any of the new Kia cars in Topeka, KS. Our professional sales staff is ready to help you make the decision on a new Kia.

High gas prices are likely here to stay for the most part. While this isn’t something that any of us are excited about, it is reality. To combat this, Briggs Kia offers a full selection of green cars in Kansas that get exceptional gas mileage in their segments. One such vehicle is the 2012 Kia Rio in Topeka, KS. This, along with the other new cars in Topeka, KS at Briggs Kia offer truly impressive mileage numbers in a day and age when we could use the help.

As for the Kia Rio, it is a particularly impressive model when it comes to efficiency. The Rio is equipped with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that gets up to 40 miles per gallon on the highway and up to 30 miles per gallon in the city. At those numbers, the Rio can not only get you from point A to B, but can get you there over and over without needing to fill up. Making fewer runs to the gas station is something that will put a smile on your face, and keep more money in your pocket.

The 2012 Kia Rio is a very green car.

The Rio is also unveiling a new feature in 2012 that allows the engine to actually shut off when the car comes to a stop. For city driving especially, this technology can save you a bunch of fuel. The system also works smoothly, as the engine restarts when the driver’s foot begins to come off of the brake pedal, assuring a smooth transition.

Stop in to Briggs Kia, the premier Kia dealer in Topeka, KS and see a great amount of green cars in Kansas that will save you in the pocketbook as well as work toward saving the planet in which we all live.

Lease a Kia Sorento in Topeka, KS

These days, it seems anyone in the market for a crossover SUV has certain needs that they are trying to fulfill. Most noteworthy among these is additional room with good fuel mileage. Something that gets lost in this world is the need for a vehicle to be fun. That’s where the 2012 Kia Sportage in Topeka, KS comes into play. And right now at Briggs Kia, you can get the fun on your side without paying the large sum needed for a new car by agreeing to lease a Kia Sportage in Topeka, KS. By leasing, you are saving yourself money with a smaller down payment and lower monthly payments.

Part of what makes the Kia Sportage such a fun drive is the suspension under the car that allows the Sportage to hug corners and take on the road like other crossovers can’t. Its 2.4-liter engine also provides good power for its size, allowing the Sportage to get where it needs to be in a hurry. The 2.4 four-cylinder which comes in the Base, LX and EX provides 176 horsepower while getting 32 miles per gallon on the highway. There is also a smaller 2.0-liter engine in the SX model.

The inside of the Sportage is also fun and comfortable, as it provides more of the small bells and whistles and is put together well to provide a pleasing ride. This, along with the 54.6 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats flat, makes the Sportage an affordable and convenient option. Add the fun factor, and the Sportage is the sure pick at Briggs Kia, the premier Kia dealer in Topeka, KS. Stop by and sign up to lease a Kia Sportage in Topeka, KS and solve your vehicle problems.