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Kia's line of SUVs gives you everything you'll need and love in a vehicle that can get you and your family to their next adventure in Lake City, FL. Kia offers three SUV models the Niro, Sorento, and Sportage. Each offers you reliability, versatility, and practicality. You'll drive smarter with features that bring convenience to your drive. To learn more about all the Kia SUVs have to offer continue reading!

We here at Jenkins Kia of Ocala do not like to overly brag about the models we sell, unless said bragging is justified. So, it should come as no surprise how proud we are of our new inventory, which features some high-rated sedans, hatchbacks, and SUVs by automotive publications everywhere from J.D. Power™ to Kelley Blue Book® to all sorts of new car assessment programs in the United States.

Our Gainesville customers ask us often where they can find a new car or SUV that offers Apple CarPlay™, and our answer is simple -- right here at Jenkins Kia of Gainesville. We have a lot of options that integrate Apple CarPlay™ so you can utilize your Apple device safely and without distraction. Which models can our Gainesville test drive that have this feature available? We're happy that you asked.

Kia is always innovating. One of Kia's most creative developments is the Kia UVO system, now compatible with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.

Whether you're in Gainesville, Lake City FL, Middleburg FL, or Ocala, you'll never have to step out into that notorious Florida rain, humidity, or heat to start your Kia and turn on A/C. Just tell Alexa or Google Assistant what temperature you want, and UVO handles the rest. You can also tell your Kia to turn off, lock the doors, or stop or start charging--all with simple voice commands. With Kia UVO voice…

When it comes to selecting a new vehicle, safety is a major consideration. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awarded more top rankings to Kia than any other brand in 2018. They ranked the 2019 Sorento, 2018 Forte, 2018 Soul, and 2018 Kia Optima as Top Safety Pick+ rated vehicles--the highest rating possible.

The @IIHS_autosafety has awarded its highest rating, Top Safety Pick Plus, to the refreshed 2019 Kia Sorento: https://t.co/H6Nzdaxoe8 pic.twitter.com/UsGnSbxuq2

— Kia Motors America (@Kia) May 15, 2018

Move over laws exist for the safety of everyone. Those laws require drivers to move left, right, stop, or pull over to the side of the road when first responders attempt to navigate their way through traffic. First responders can be firemen, police officers, ambulance drivers, or fire trucks. Obeying the move over laws will help save lives and will also help you avoid a ticket.

Now that we are getting full on into winter, the temperature drop is certainly noticeable. With those changing temperatures come changing requirements for your automotive upkeep. One of the things that you should be doing as it continues to get colder is to keep your gas tank full.

Most consumers keep their vehicle an average of three to five years before purchasing a newer one. During that time, there will be additional expenses to the yearly budget. Fortunately for local drivers looking to stay within a less-than-flexible budget, our team at Jenkins Kia of Gainesville is here to help guide you through the true costs of ownership.

You would like the staff that works on your vehicle to be knowledgeable about that vehicle and the specific needs that it has. When you trust a dealership like Jenkins Kia of Gainesville, you can know that you are working with a staff that has the knowledge that they need to address your car's needs.

We're super-excited about the news we've received about the 2018 Rio. Offered in both a four-door sedan and five-door hatchback design, the Rio offers subcompact car shoppers an attractive mix of design, safety, technology and efficiency -- and at a great price.