The Economic Advantages of a Used Kia: What Buyers Should Know

Stretch your budget without sacrificing quality with a used Kia. Start your search with one of our four recommended pre-owned models.

4 Used Kia Models That Provide an Exceptional Value

1. 2023 Soul

The Soul earned a spot on the Car and Driver Editor’s Choice list in 2023 for its distinctive style and roomy interior. This model year was refreshed with new light designs and an updated grille. Inside, you’ll find a standard 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity.

The 2023 Soul is equipped with a 147-horsepower engine, a continuously variable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive. You’ll get up to 35 highway miles per gallon, which is well above average for a small crossover. Standard driver assistance tech in the Soul includes lane departure warning, lane keep assist, automatic emergency braking, and forward collision warning.

2. 2021 Forte

This standout small sedan shares a base powertrain with the Soul, with an available upgrade to a 201-hp turbocharged engine. The base trim of the Forte gets up to 40 highway miles per gallon. It’s also packed with standard tech like an 8-inch infotainment screen, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and Bluetooth.

Like the Soul, the Forte has a full package of standard driver assistance features. It also comes with remote keyless entry. Many models of this compact incorporate luxe features like heated front seats and dual-zone automatic climate control. You’ll also appreciate its outstanding predicted reliability score from JD Power and Associates.

3. 2022 Seltos

The Seltos offers class-leading interior space and impressive tech. It’s also fun to drive this energetic subcompact crossover, which debuted in 2021 and added an array of standard safety tech for the 2022 model year. The Seltos gets up to 35 miles per gallon, with both standard and turbo-four powertrain options.

This small SUV also has a standard touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Some models come with upgrades like a sunroof or a 10-speaker Bose audio system. The 2022 Seltos earned a Great predicted reliability rating from JD Power.

4. 2022 Sportage

The Sportage is a compact SUV that landed just above the Seltos in the 2022 Kia lineup. It offers two engines and your choice of front-wheel or all-wheel drive. You’ll get up to 30 highway miles per gallon with the base powertrain.

The 2022 Sportage earned the highest available five-star crash test rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and a class-leading predicted reliability score from JD Power. It features a standard 8-inch touchscreen, smartphone connectivity, and many more tech features.

Our pre-owned Kia selection includes many value-packed vehicles. Visit United Auto Sales of Utica in Yorkville, NY today to test drive your favorite models and find the right fit. 

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