A Top Kia Dealer Near Nashville Offers Two 2012 Vehicles With Direct Inject Engines

Carnival Kia of Franklin is now offering Nashville Kia shoppers the 2012 Rio and Soul that is equipped with the state-of-the-art 1.6 liter Gasoline Direct Injected (GDI) engine. This new engine technology was recently honored as one of Ward’s “10 Best Engines.” The editors of WardsAuto recognized the engine’s combination of performance and fuel efficiency with class leading horsepower and fuel economy.

“With direct injection technology, Kia’s new 1.6 liter GDI engine is truly state-of-the-art and strengthens the brands position as a fuel economy leader in the U.S” said Michael Sprague, Vice President of marketing and communications for Kia Motors America. “With a standout combination of world class design and dramatically cutting edge engine technology, Kia has become the fastest growing car company in the U.S and the Ward’s 10 Best achievement is further validation of the brands relevance in the market.”

In its 18th year, the “Ward’s 10 Best Engines” competition recognizes the latest power train technologies that are both affordable and available to most customers. Ward’s editors consider engines that increase horsepower and torque, sound appealing and blend well with their vehicles.

 Nashville Kia Fans Love The Gasoline Direct Injection Technology

The 2012 Soul offered to Nashville Kia shoppers has been improved with a significant number of technological and style enhancements. The soul delivers class leading horse power and improved fuel efficiency of up to 35 miles per gallon.

This top Kia hatchback vehicle remains a class leading value at an affordable and competitive price. It will also introduce the ISG technology which turns the engine off when it is not in motion such as a traffic light or in heavy traffic, it is the first among it competitors to introduce this amazing technology.

The 2012 Rio available to Nashville Kia customers comes in three editions- the LX, EX and SX. This vehicle is equipped with the 1.6 liter GDI engine. Buyers can choose between a six speed manual transmission available for the LX model only or the six speed automatic engine. The Rio provides shoppers with a great combination of power and fuel efficiency while achieving class leading horse power and still maintaing a top notch fuel economy rating.

To learn more about these great cars with this amazing state-of-the-art technology please visit our website at http://www.carnivalkia.com/index.htm and choose the closest location to you!

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