Gatorland Kia, the premier dealership selling new and used cars in Gainesville, is proud that Autotropolis (a leading resource on new and used car research) has chosen The 2005 - 2007 Sportage as the best used Kia Compact SUV. The original Sportage, which was launched in 1995, was distinctive amongst small sport-utility vehicles because it made use of a full truck frame instead of a car platform and hence provided powerful off-road performance that most competitors could not match.

However, the 2005 - 2007 model was given a complete makeover by the Korean auto giant and shifted to the more popular, sedan-style platform. This model is a great vehicle available at a great price. The 2005 - 2007 Kia base model Sportage is equipped with a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine that generates 140 horsepower and 136 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to either the front or all four wheels through a 5-speed manual or available 4-speed automatic transmission. There are upgraded trim levels available as well. The best fuel mileage is in the front-wheel drive, 4-cylinder edition of the Sportage, which gets an impressive 22 mpg in city and 27 mpg on the highway.

The Sportage has a very spacious interior, and the rear passengers have plenty of legroom. Cargo space is also ample and further space can be created by folding up the rear seats. The most important reasons why the 2005 - 2007 Kia Sportage have been chosen the best used compact SUV are:

• Extremely suitable for daily commuting,
• Easy handling and driving comfort,
• Quality performance and
• Value for money.

If you are looking for quality used cars at low prices, please visit the online dealership of Gatorland Kia, leading dealer selling new Kia and used cars in Gainesville, to learn more about the Kia Sportage and other used cars.

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It is well known that the most affordable new cars are more often than not from the Kia brand. Kia also offers excellent value in the pre-owned segment due to their low pricing and surprisingly high quality levels compared to similar low cost vehicles. In this segment, the best savings are seen in the compact to mid-size segments. This is because Kia is yet to be the leader in the pre-owned car market thus leaving plenty of excellent vehicles available at giveaway prices.

Let us take an example - 2009 Kia Spectra vis-a-vis 2006 Kia Spectra. The 2009 Kia Spectra, at $14,200, is a sedan that offers excellent fuel economy of 32 miles per gallon on the highway and is fitted with a 2.0 liter, 138 horsepower, 4-cylinder engine. The 2006 Kia Spectra uses the same engine and platform of the newer model and has a similar exterior appearance. The primary difference is to be found in price. The 2006 Spectra is available for less than $10,000. This is a good deal lesser than the cost of a new base Spectra, not forgetting the additional amount buyers would have to pay to get the extra features of the model, which are already available in the pre-owned vehicle. These include power windows and door locks as well as features like certain accessories and air conditioning.

Gatorland Kia has an excellent inventory of not just new but used Kia vehicles at our online dealership, where you can also schedule a service appointment or browse our virtual showroom.

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The global recession and rise in fuel prices have resulted in attitude changes among the automobile enthusiasts who have started to choose fuel-efficient cars over gas guzzlers, zippy performance over size, high-tech features and maximum safety at affordable prices. Autotropolis has come up with a list of Top 10 Best Cars for 2010 which have all the virtues to withstand the challenges of economic slowdown. Gatorland Kia, the leading dealership of new cars in Gainesville is pleased to announce that 2010 Kia Soul has made it to the elite list.

The new Kia Soul is a perfect urban wagon that offers neat fuel economy and multitude of standard features at affordable prices. Available in four trim levels: base, Soul+, Soul! (Soul exclaim) and Soul Sport, the 2010 Kia Soul offers a choice of two engines. The 122-horsepower, 1.6-liter four-cylinder is available only in the base level and comes with a five-speed manual transmission. All the other variants come with 2.0-liter, 142-horsepower four that makes 137 ft-lbs of torque. The four-cylinder engine can be equipped with either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission which is optional. If you are thinking about buying a new car in the Gainesville area, rush to the Gatorland Kia showroom and choose any of the four trim levels displayed in its wide inventory of new cars.

The brilliant styling of the four-door wagon adds youthful and fun character in the exterior. The interior packs stacks of features at affordable prices and the roomy cabin of the Soul can easily accommodate five people with enough head room and leg room for a comfortable ride. The base model offers 15-inch steel wheels, air-conditioning, full power accessories, a tilt steering column, a 60/40-split rear seat and a four-speaker stereo (with CD/MP3 player, satellite radio and USB and auxiliary audio jacks). If you opt for the advanced versions, you can get a sunroof, fog lights, rear disc brakes, cruise control, keyless entry, Bluetooth, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls and additional speakers.

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Kia started as a producer of steel tubing and bicycle parts in 1944. By the early 1950s, Kia had produced Korea's first bicycle. Gradually the brand started manufacturing motor scooters, motorcycles and three-wheeled cargo vehicles. The company decided to get into automobile manufacturing in the early 1970s and built a facility in 1973. A year later, Kia unveiled the Brisa, Korea's first passenger car. By 1980, Kia's technology was being used to manufacture vehicles like the Peugeot 604 and the Fiat 132.

Kia started growing phenomenally in 1980s. By the end of the decade, Kia's lineup included new models like the Concord, Capital, Potentia and Pride. Ford brought the Pride to the U.S. as the Ford Festiva in 1987. A few years later, Ford also imported Kia's Avella and marketed in North America as the Ford Aspire.

Kia started selling vehicles in the U.S. under its own brand in the early 1990s with the Sephia. In 1992, Kia Motors America was incorporated in the United States. A few years later the United States line expanded with the addition of the Sportage. Kia's American journey became a huge success and by the end of the 1990s, Kia's lineup was complete nationwide, with dealerships in almost every state.

Kia has introduced several new models and now has something to offer virtually every budget-minded buyer in the U.S. market today. The company's new vehicles are generally priced below competing models and represent a very good value when taking into consideration their high feature content and substantial warranty coverage. It has been on an upswing since its purchase by Hyundai, with improvements in build quality and overall refinement.

Gatorland Kia, a leading dealership for Kia vehicles in Gainesville is proud to be an authorized Kia dealership in Florida. The dealership stocks, sells and services all models of Kia including Amanti, Optima, Rio, Rio5, Rondo, Soul, Spectra, Spectra5, Borrego, Sedona, Sorento, Sportage. Visit Gatorland Kia for all your Kia needs in and around Gainesville!

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