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Available as a Sedan or Hatchback Model, The 2018 Kia Forte Delights Drivers with Comfort and Excitement The 2018 Kia Forte is a stylish and accommodating compact model that drivers can enjoy driving for work and play. Whether you need a cost-effective and efficient vehicle to make it possible to get to work on time every day, or an exciting performance vehicle with sporty stylings and an eagerness to excite, the 2018 Kia Forte is designed, equipped and priced to please. Learn all about the incredible opportunity for excitement that awaits you behind the wheel of the 2018 Kia Forte by visiting Ricart Kia in Groveport today! The 2018 Kia Forte Offers Stylish Versatility as a Hatchback or Sedan Model The 2018 Kia Forte sedan offers young professionals and family drivers alike a comfortable and spacious environment to enjoy and get comfy in, but it's also available as a five-door European-styled hatchback model called the Kia Forte5. This stylish hatchback model increases the Kia Forte's cargo capacity from 14.9 cubic feet to 23.2 cubic feet, and it offers plenty of options for exciting performance and turbocharged exhilaration under the hood. Whether you drive a Kia Forte sedan, or Kia Forte5 hatchback, you will be treated to a comfortable and enjoyable interior, with the latest in comfort and safety features at your disposal; including blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and automatic emergency braking as available options. Test Drive the 2018 Kia Forte at Ricart Kia in Groveport The 2018 Kia Forte offers drivers from Columbus and beyond the chance to drive an exciting and stylish vehicle that is considered a compact model in name only. What you get out of the 2018 Kia Forte is so much more than you'd expect to find for the price, as you can enjoy premium comforts and exciting performance for a fraction of what you'd expect a vehicle of this quality to cost. Visit Ricart Kia for a test drive, and you'll be driving home your 2018 Kia Forte from Ricart Kia before you know it. We can't wait to see you at Ricart Kia!

Drive. Style. Innovation. Kia Stinger is the new paradigm of the performance sedan, and one which pairs performance and comfort like no Kia before it. Available with your choice of two turbocharged engines, and five varied but equally impressive trims, Kia Stinger is set to change the way drivers from across Columbus interpret the open road. Conceived on the track but decked out with all the communication, comfort, and safety features you need every day, the all-new Stinger strikes the perfect balance of power and refinement. But just when you begin to think you're dealing with a "conventional" sedan, stop to think that the vehicle's 4.7-second zero-to-sixty time tops the entire 2018 four-door sedan class, besting long-standing stalwarts like BMW and Porsche. Kia Stinger's sharp exterior stance is the perfect combination of sleek and sporty. The classic fastback stance is augmented by crisp structural lines to reduce wind noise and promote efficiency, while four rounded exhaust pipes hint at the car's incredible power capability. Sculpted to be aggressively aerodynamic, from the drag-minimizing A-pillar molding in the front to the kicked-up line at the back, the Stinger is streamlined form that hearkens back to classic gran-turismo designs while establishing a new, contemporary identity. Ready to embrace an entirely new performance tradition? Visit Ricart Kia this week to explore seasonal loan and lease offers on the new Kia Stinger and our entire inventory of new sedans and crossovers in Columbus.

One of Kia's best-selling hatchbacks is here with innovation and agility to help you conquer the road with ease. The new Kia Forte5 has versatility and ample interior space for you and your passengers on your next road trip or commute to the office. The Forte5 is powered by a standard 147-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine averaging up to 38 miles per gallon on the highway. This hatchback also comes standard with a manual or available automatic transmission sending power to the front wheels. There is a 201-horsepower 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder option available as well producing 195 pound-feet of torque. There are a variety of features in the new Forte5 for drivers and passengers. Standard equipment includes keyless entry, Bluetooth, a split-folding rear seat, and USB connectivity. Optional features include leather seats, an infotainment system, navigation, a power moonroof, dual-zone climate control, and heated/cooled seats. Kia values safety and includes numerous innovations to keep you and your crew secure on the road. Available safety features include tire pressure monitoring, anti-lock brakes, hill start assist, electronic stability control, and front and side airbags. Visit Ricart Kia When you're ready to get behind the wheel of your new Kia Forte5, make the short drive over to Ricart Kia in Groveport, OH. We are proud to be your local new and used Kia dealer with sales associates ready to assist you today. There is also an on-site finance department for customers looking to purchase or lease their new Kia. We have a skilled team of finance experts to get you approved in no time. Customers can also start the finance process from home by completing an online finance application. Contact us or stop by, and see why Ricart Kia is becoming the area's most trusted Kia dealers.

Our automaker's stellar hybrid crossover SUV continues to go the distance here in Groveport, OH for a new model year, and it's already turning heads here at Ricart Kia. What's going on in-cabin and under the hood? Options aplenty, with more than a few upgrades. 2018 looks to be an exciting model year for the new Kia Niro, as changes to the lineup have brought with them the continued commitment to the cutting-edge that makes a Kia, a Kia. For one, the new Niro LX now incorporates a Lane Keep Assist System in its available Advanced Technology Package, bringing excellent driver-assist capabilities to the fore. In Niro EX, not only can you find an auto-dimming rearview mirror standard for optimal visibility. There's also a new EX Premium Package, showcasing much of what you can expect in the top-tier Niro Touring trim content and adding 16-inch wheels, among other elements. Graduate to that new Niro Touring, and your drive-time rises to the occasion. Now appearing standard in the luxurious new SUV trim, you can find piercing HID headlights alongside smart safety aids from a Lane Keep Assist System and Smart Cruise Control to Autonomous Emergency Braking and a Forward Collision Warning System. There's even a 110V inverter to power diverse equipment, excellent for those upcoming off-grid plans, as well as wireless charging capability to keep your phone energized and connected to civilization off the beaten path. Our for the distinctive new Niro Touring Graphite Edition and aesthetics and technology join up for the ride. Besides the striking Platinum Graphite hue, accented by 18-inch wheels and roof rails in a sleek Glossy Black and finished with a Metallic grille, you can look forward to a power driver's seat adjustable in ten ways with lumbar control. That's not to mention the duo of an 8-inch navigation AVN 4.0 system for directional convenience and Harmon Kardon premium audio with a subwoofer to take your travel soundtrack to the next level. Check out our Groveport Kia dealership's lineup and see for yourself what's in store for the trip. You'll find us easy to locate and even easier to reach, right here at 4255 S. Hamilton Rd.!

The auto research and valuation experts call our automaker's new UV "compelling ... holding its own" with compact and subcompact crossover competition like the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and Ford Escape, as well as with other segment mainstays. So, what specifically did KBB find impressive about the new Kia Sportage? It all came down to the details of a winning combination of last year's redesign and numerous updates for the model year. KBB lauded 2018 Sportage, for instance, not only for its attention-capturing style. It also found to its liking the standard and optional availability of a huge array of upscale, premium-feel features and high-tech safety equipment, alongside the quality testament of excellent warranty coverage. To wit, the new Kia Sportage LX base incorporates the tailored drive of Sport, Normal, Eco modes, durable stain-resistant YES Essentials® upholstery, and the control at your fingertips of a 5-inch touchscreen and six-speaker audio system duo with Bluetooth and USB connectivity. That's not to mention the situational awareness during reverse maneuvers afforded by a rearview camera. Step up to the mid-level Kia Sportage EX, and you'll begin to see luxury trappings in elements like leather upholstery, driver-assist tech like standard blind-spot detection and cross-traffic alert, touchscreen infotainment that grows to 7 inches in size, and the incorporation of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for smartphone integration. Likewise, options abound. Select Sportage trims see the availability of Dynamax® AWD with a locking differential for command of traction, built-in 8-inch touchscreen navigation for directional convenience, and lane-departure warning to simplify staying the course. What's more, letting in a touch of Mother Nature for the trip's a breeze thanks to an available panoramic sunroof, and a premium 320-watt harman/kardon audio system brings a symphonic soundtrack along for the ride. There's even a few new features for 2018. Equip your new Kia Sportage LX with a likewise-new Technology Package, and you can take advantage of top-tier driver assistance features like autonomous emergency braking, among others. These are now standard in Kia Sportage EX, and the new Sportage SX Turbo now features an electronic parking brake with auto hold for incline management. Last but never least, Kelley Blue Book had its own share of favorites. Above all, for the reviewer, it came down to luxury appointments available in abundance, and for less, from heated and ventilated seating options to a heated steering wheel and power tailgate, to name a few. Eager to explore a few of your own? We're sure you'll find plenty in our lineup of new Kia Sportage SUVs here in Groveport, OH. Take the short drive out to 4255 S. Hamilton Rd. for a visit to Ricart Kia, and we'll be delighted to take you for a spin.

For most people, the hesitation before buying a smaller subcompact vehicle is that it is smaller and therefore less safe-- this couldn't be further from the truth. The new 2018 Kia Soul may be small but it doesn't sacrifice safety features for its compact size. With front and side airbags, the Kia Soul creates a cocoon of airbags to protect you in case of an accident. Its front and rear crumple zones are designed to absorb the shock of a collision. If this hasn't convinced you of the Kia Soul's safety capabilities then don't worry, because there is more! The Kia Soul also has special technologically advanced safety features. One of these features are autonomous emergency braking, a system that automatically applies brake pressure when the car's system detects that there may be a collision. This is an important feature for when one is distracted or something just jumps out in front of your car and you don't have time to react. Another feature is the blind-spot detection system that is able to detect if vehicles are in your blind spots, the system alerts you if there is so you can change lanes without risking a collision. The Kia Soul has all of these great features and more, so be sure to check out our new inventory of Kia Souls and test drive yours today!

The Kia Sorento is a capable crossover that packs the power and features you need to get moving and enjoy every moment of your drive. The Kia Sorento comes standard with a 185 horsepower engine, although you can select a 240 horsepower turbo engine and a 290 horsepower V6 engine. The Sorento seats either five or seven passengers depending on which model you select. You'll love available features like Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, navigation and so much more. The Kia Sorento is ready and waiting for you here in Groveport, so come on by and check it out today.

There are plenty of reasons to love the 2018 Kia Optima. From its sleek and aerodynamic design to the powerful and efficient engine under the hood, the Optima is a worthwhile sedan through and through. And the driving experience in Columbus gets even better with cutting edge technology. The Optima brings you technology optimized for entertainment and safety. First, we all need a solid driving playlist, and the Optima lets you bring your favorite tunes along for the ride. Using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, you can connect your phone, and pull up music, contacts, and apps on the standard seven-inch touchscreen display. And UVO eServices makes sure you don't even need your phone, because there are plenty of useful apps and infotainment features already integrated. When safety is your first priority, Kia Drive Wise technology has your back. It continuously monitors your surroundings, and works to prevent accidents. Autonomous Emergency Braking can automatically apply the brakes if a potential collision is detected, and Advanced Smart Cruise Control will help you maintain a safe following distance behind the vehicle in front of you. When they slow down, you'll slow down. The bottom line is that everyone could use an extra set of eyes. Try these features for yourself by exploring the 2018 Kia Optima selection available at Ricart Kia. Arrange for a test drive today!