Is Leasing a Kia Right for You? Pros and Cons

Kia has such a broad range of SUVs, EVs, hybrids, and sedans that it's easy to find just the right model for your lifestyle and budget. You can adapt your Kia's cabin even more closely to your preferences with genuine Kia interior accessories. Here are a few popular options. Secure CupHolder Make your coffee even easier to reach and less likely to spill with a WeatherTech coffee cup or tumbler holder. This raised holder slots neatly into the central console and is designed to hold cups with or without handles. A curved outer lip catches any drips to prevent coffee stains in your cabin. more Elegant All-Weather Floor Mats With a set of durable all-weather floor mats, you can protect your Kia's carpet from mud, snow, sand, crumbs, and spills. These durable floor mats are tailored to perfectly fit your Kia's floor spaces, with an elegant design that enhances the cabin's overall image. They're also easy to remove for cleaning. Convenient Sun Visor Organizer A great way to declutter your cabin is with a slim organizer that straps securely onto your sun visor. This sun visor organizer can firmly hold your phone, cards, cash, sunglasses, pens, and other essentials, all within easy reach. It's very slender so as not to obstruct your vision. UV-Resistant Windshield Sun Shade During summer, the UV rays in direct sunshine can damage upholstery and other interior surfaces while making the cabin uncomfortably hot. With a high-quality Telluride sunshade that precisely matches the shape of your windshield, you can keep your cabin cool and preserve its pristine condition for longer. Protective Rear Seat Cover Your rear seats can be protected with an elegant, comfortable seat cover. These covers fit perfectly and keep dirt, spills, scratches, and pet fur away from the seating materials. You can also clean these seat covers far more easily than you can the seating upholstery. Seat-Back Protector With Pockets With children in the back seats of a car, muddy shoes often leave smears, stains, and scuff marks on the seatbacks. If you install Kia's seat-back protectors made from high-quality polycotton twill fabric, your seat backs will stay clean and preserve their original condition. These protectors also have handy pockets for holding and organizing items. Center Console Organizing Tray Another practical cabin accessory is a handy organizing tray that fits neatly onto your central console. This gives you somewhere convenient to keep your possessions. It holds firmly in place with an anti-slip mat and includes molded compartments for coins and other smaller items. Come to Coughlin Kia of Newark in Newark, OH, to explore more attractive, handy accessories to enhance and personalize your Kia's cabin.

On the road, your engine's heat is limited by the cooling system, without which overheating could blow the gasket, warp a piston, or even crack the engine block. Carry out the following Kia cooling system maintenance to keep your engine cool, healthy, and working well. Flush Your Coolant Routinely Coolant absorbs heat as it passes through the engine and releases that heat through the fins of the radiator. As long as this vital fluid remains in good shape, it will cool things down effectively. However, coolant slowly deteriorates and loses its anti-corrosion qualities. You'll typically need to have it flushed every two years or 30,000 miles before it causes engine problems. more Check Your Coolant's Condition In rare situations, coolant can become contaminated. Rust might appear inside the radiator, especially if the coolant is getting old. Also, coolant sometimes leaks from a cracked radiator cap, hose, gasket, or seal. You'll want to catch issues like this early on. If you check your coolant reservoir once a month, you're more likely to notice problems. If the coolant is low, you may have a leak. If the coolant looks discolored and dirty, it's probably contaminated. Either way, you'll need a technician to remedy the problem. Inspect and Pressure-Test the System The coolant system has various rubber components, which tend to gradually wear out. It's therefore important to have the whole cooling system professionally inspected and pressure-tested at least once a year. Our technicians will examine every component to make sure there are no signs of wear and replenish or refresh the coolant if necessary. Respond Quickly to Cooling Problems Few things cause more serious harm to a car than an overheating engine. It's essential to know the warning signs of overheating, which means the cooling system is failing. If you notice the engine temperature gauge on your dashboard fluctuating erratically or suddenly rising, pull over promptly and seek the assistance of a trusted technician. Other signs of overheating include a brightly colored fluid puddling under your car, ticking sounds from the engine, and falling engine power. The hood may also become hot to the touch, and you might see white steam coming out of the engine compartment. Let Us Carry Out Your Kia Cooling System Maintenance Your Kia's risk of overheating can be minimized with a solid maintenance routine. If you arrange a service schedule with our experienced Kia specialists, we'll ensure that your coolant remains fresh and your radiator stays free of rust and leaks. Bring your Kia along to Coughlin Kia of Newark in Newark, OH. We've won an award for outstanding ethical conduct and aim for top-tier customer satisfaction in all that we do.

A versatile family ride, the 2025 Kia Carnival can redefine your daily drives with its powerful performance, first-class comfort, and advanced tech features. 2025 Kia Carnival Performance The 2025 Carnival is an MPV with massive power under the hood. Its 3.5L V6 engine pumps out 287 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, which is plenty of muscle for a towing capacity of 3,500 lbs. An eight-speed automatic transmission and standard front-wheel drive deliver smooth shifting and EPA-estimated ratings of up to 26 MPH on highways. Selectable drive modes and independent front and rear suspension improve handling in various driving conditions. Kia also equips this vehicle with standard trailer pre-wiring. more Flexible Interior Layout This multi-purpose vehicle has a flexible interior layout that allows you to transform it from a family ride to a cargo hauler in minutes. The standard layout provides seats for seven riders, and you can remove the second-row seats and stow the third-row seats into the floor to expand the cargo capacity behind the front seats. When you need the full passenger capacity, the rear cargo area provides 40.2 cubic feet of space for your luggage. The maximum cargo capacity is 145.1 cubic feet, which is plenty of room for transporting furniture. An eight-seat interior layout with a free-mode center seat in the second row is available. Family-Friendly Features Built with families in mind, the Carnival delivers first-class comfort in all rows. The front row has 41.1 inches of legroom, allowing even the tallest drivers to maintain a natural posture behind the wheel. You can also adjust the driver's seat height for enhanced comfort. The second-row seats slide easily for effortless rear access, while a fixed floor console with a storage box and 11 cupholders provides plenty of in-cabin storage for loose items. Utility features also include second-row seatback pockets, coat hooks, and shopping hooks. For easy vehicle access, the Carnival comes with hands-free dual power-sliding doors. Infotainment and Connectivity To keep your crew connected and entertained, each Carnival model comes with an advanced Kia Connect infotainment system with SiriusXM, a modem, and smartphone integration features. The built-in navigation system is intuitive to use and also enables navigation-based smart cruise control. The infotainment system comes standard with a 12.3-inch center touchscreen and has over-the-air update capability. Smart Driver Assistance Kia also equips this ride with a suite of advanced driver assistance technologies, including highway driving assistance, lane-keep and lane-change assistance, driver attention warning, and blind-spot monitoring. Front and rear parking sensors can help you maneuver the vehicle in crowded or tight parking lots. With ample space inside and a flexible interior design, the Carnival is one of the most versatile family haulers. Stop by Coughlin Kia of Newark in Newark, OH, to take it for a test drive.