CASTLEGAR KIA BLOG

2021 Kia Seltos - Just The Right Size   Being fresh to the car industry, I wasn’t sure what to expect customers would look for in a vehicle. As it turns out 2 very common themes ALWAYS pop up here at our little Kootenay dealership. 1: “I want something all-wheel-drive”, and ...

Twenty years ago this month, Kia Motors launched operations in Canada with a modest selection of cars and just a few dealerships. Today, this global automaker sells more than 70,000 vehicles a year in Canada. Despite this success, Kia remains very ambitious and intends to build its brand and sa...

The Capture a KIA event is on now at Castlegar KIA. We are clearing out 2018 inventory by offering 0% financing or price adjustments up to $5,000 on select 2018 KIA models, including the popular Kia Sorento, Sportage, Forte, and Soul. Major savings, high-quality Kia vehicles as ranked by J.D. Power...

Castlegar Kia is clearing out our remaining inventory of the 2018 Kia Sorento! We are making way for the 2019 models, leading to extra-large savings on this highly-ranked SUV. On all 2018 Kia Sorento 2.0T models, including the popular Sorento EX AWD, Castlegar Kia is offering a cash discount of $5,...

It may not look that way, but spring is coming soon and with the change in seasons comes an exciting sales event at Castlegar Kia. Entering our fifth year in Castlegar, there is now a large contingent of Kia owners. Our promotion for March, "The Check Us Out Now Sales Event" is focused on...

Here in the Kootenays, many of us love winter, from epic ski days at Red Mountain and Whitewater to sledding in the backcountry to special times with family and friends. To make the most of the winter season, you need a capable, reliable and safe vehicle for you and your passengers....

It has been an exciting year of growth for Castlegar Kia. In 2017, more people have called our dealership, visited us here on Columbia Avenue in Castlegar, or viewed our website.  And more people than ever before have chosen to own a Kia. We are thankful for the support and see even more g...

Castlegar Kia is putting it all on the table in October to reach our sales goals and earn your valued business. If you have been waiting for the right time to choose a new vehicle, this month's offers at Castlegar Kia on our top-quality vehicles are extensive. Cash rebates or zero percent, winte...

Call it a two-peat. For the second consecutive year, J.D. Power ranked Kia number one for initial quality, topping all other vehicle manufacturers. In fact, four Kia vehicles were ranked first in their respective segments: Kia Soul, Kia Forte, Kia Sorento and the all-new Kia Niro. Is this really a b...

The 2017 Kia Forte belongs to a very competitive vehicle segment -- and more than holds its own, according to independent reviews. Consumer Reports drove the Forte EX and highlighted this four-door car's seat comfort, visibility, convenient storage, modern look, and simple-to-use technology as ...

The crossover or SUV is a very popular vehicle class in Canada as these vehicles meet so many needs. Kia has aggressively elbowed its way into this segment with the redesign of its flagship SUV, the Kia Sorento. It is unlike many of its competitors and for many different reasons, it is grabbing the ...

The Kia Soul is a vehicle like no other. This stand-out utility vehicle is for the bold and independent minded, the kind of people who value a practical, versatile and efficient car -- but want something...different. Here at Castlegar Kia, we see that owners of the Kia Soul are passionate about the...

Merry Christmas! Our holiday hours of operation are: December 24, service/parts closed, sales open 8:30 to a.m. to early/mid-afternoon. Call sales at 250-365-5200. December 25, dealership closed. December 26, dealership closed. December 27, all dealership departments open. January 2, dealership cl...

Fast-Growing Korean Automaker is First Non-Premium Brand to Top the Initial Quality Study Rankings in 27 Years Kia owners report fewer issues with their vehicles within the first 90 days of ownership than all other car and truck brands in the U.S. Sportage (Small SUV) and Soul (Compact Multi-Purpos...

Kia Soul wins third consecutive Canadian Residual Value Award from Automotive Lease Guide (ALG) • Soul Urban Hatchback takes 2016 Subcompact Utility Segment • ALG serves as the industry benchmark for projecting future vehicle values Kia Canada announced that it has received it...

Winter is nearly here and so is winter-tire season. So Castlegar Kia has added a new service to make this process easier and much more convenient for our customers. When it is time to install your winter tires, simply store your summer tires with the dealership. That means no lifting and cramming yo...

Kia Canada presented Castlegar Kia with an award for achieving the highest level of customer satisfaction in western Canada. Kia announced this achievement in New Orleans during its national meeting of dealers. This is an important accomplishment as Kia Canada surveys both sales and service departm...

Since Castlegar Kia and the Kia brand are new to our region, people have peppered us with questions about our vehicles, the company, Kia's history, and the like. So, we will attempt to fill in some of the blanks. 1. How is Kia different from other car makers? Kia started out as a low-...

Castlegar, B.C. – Kia Canada has awarded a brand-new vehicle to local couple Jeff and Angela Bond, customers of Castlegar Kia. As part of a national promotion, Kia pledged to give away 60 cars in 60 days. Jeff and Angela were automatically entered in the contest after buying a 2014 Kia S...