A Closer Look at the 2024 Kia Sorento

Modern Kias are safer than ever before. Below is a rundown of the excellent Kia safety features to be found as standard or optional in Kia's 2024 models. Forward Collision Warning With this feature, while driving, your car is constantly observing the road ahead, calculating the risk of collision with vehicles, pedestrians, and other potential obstacles. If a collision threat arises, such as the car ahead suddenly slowing, you'll receive a clear instant warning, both audibly and visually, helping you to react in time to avoid an accident. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist Should you fail to respond immediately to a detected collision threat, your car will apply the emergency brakes with the appropriate amount of force to avoid or at least mitigate the impact. This computerized system, which never drops its guard, often has superior reflexes to a human driver, who might be distracted at the moment a threat arises. Lane Departure Warning Accidentally wandering into a neighboring lane is a potential hazard on long drives when you might become drowsy. By constantly monitoring the lane markers, your car knows if you start to drift to one side. You'll then receive a clear alert to ensure you steer back into a safer position. Vehicle Stability Management If you ever encounter a rough, bumpy, or wet patch of the road, your traction is kept firm by the vehicle's stability management system, which uses cameras to observe the road and automatically makes necessary adjustments to the steering and brakes. This reduces your risk of skidding. Tire Pressure Monitoring System The quality of a car's tires and their inflation is a huge factor in road safety. With the Tire Pressure Monitoring System, your car measures the pressure inside each tire and lets you know if the PSI inside any tire becomes too low or too high. You can then release or add air before the improper inflation causes a problem. Highway Driving Assist and Highway Driving Pilot These sophisticated features allow your car to drive automatically on stretches of the highway, accelerating and braking to keep a predetermined distance from the vehicle ahead while also steering itself to stay safely centered in the lane. If you wish to change lanes, you can simply use the indicator to signal your intention. Your car will then safely change lanes, all the while monitoring your blind spots and distances from other cars. Enjoy a test drive of your preferred Kia model today at Courtesy Kia in Altoona, PA. Our friendly staff will be happy to give you a tour of these and many more safety features; nothing beats seeing them in action on the road.

Regular Kia maintenance fixes minor issues that develop over time, preventing them from worsening and creating more serious problems. As your Kia dealer, all our maintenance is performed by Kia-trained technicians using Kia-approved replacement parts. We want to tell you about a few examples of the types of maintenance we offer. Engine Diagnostics An engine diagnostic is used to identify issues affecting engine performance. Your Kia contains numerous sensors, each connected to an important component. The sensors provide information to your computer on system health and performance. They are very sensitive and can detect minute changes with their connected component and instantly inform your computer. The computer then triggers the check engine light. Your computer logs the problem with an error code. Our technicians connect an ODB II scanner to your computer, which lists all error codes. These codes are compared to the code list for your Kia model, and they help pinpoint the source of the problem. This saves time, as the technicians can immediately focus on the problem and repair it. Radiator Hose Replacement The radiator is the center of your Kia's cooling system. Engine heat is absorbed by fast-moving coolant and transferred to the radiator. Once inside the radiator, the hot coolant enters rows of thin metal tubes and is cooled by airflow through the grille. The radiator is connected to the cooling system by two thick, reinforced rubber hoses. The hoses are engineered to withstand high temperatures for sustained periods, as hot coolant can easily reach temperatures above 300 F. As time passes, the hoses will lose flexibility, resulting in cracking. The cracks will expand and deepen, eventually causing a leak. As coolant leaks, your engine temperature will rise, and it could overheat. We'll test the hoses and replace them if required. Cabin Air Filter Replacement The cabin air filter collects pollen, dirt, and other minute debris to prevent it from entering the cabin. It also filters any remaining contaminants from the air blown into your cabin by the AC. As time passes, the filter will become blocked, and you'll notice a musty smell in the cabin. If you or your passengers have allergies, they can be triggered by the unfiltered air in the cabin. This air filter usually needs replacement after 15,000 miles, but this can be reduced if you regularly drive in dusty conditions, as this causes the filter to clog faster. Our technicians can speedily fix this issue by replacing the dirty filter, and you'll notice an immediate improvement in air quality. Book your maintenance today by contacting our service department at Courtesy Kia in Altoona, PA.

Boasting handsome styling, robust performance, and an inviting interior, Kia's Carnival is the perfect ride for any family. The minivan is especially compelling since it gets a slew of creature comforts and advanced driver assists. Here's your introduction to the 2024 Kia Carnival! Power and Handling Every Carnival is motivated by a naturally aspirated 3.5L V6 that develops 290 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. A precise 8-speed automatic transmission handles shifting duties with aplomb and aids in achieving strong acceleration and a towing capacity of up to 3,500 pounds. This powertrain setup also delivers a solid fuel economy rating of up to 26 MPG highway. Genuinely nimble handling and a smooth ride quality result from the Carnival's 4-wheel independent suspension. Sizable vented front and rear disc brakes measuring at 12.8 inches provide lots of stopping power. Exterior With its muscular lines and elegant front fascia, the Carnival looks more like an SUV than a minivan. LEDs for the headlights and daytime running lights and a rear spoiler make the vehicle look even more striking. Standard skid plates and splash guards add protection. While base LX models sport 17-inch alloy wheels, other trims can be had with 19-inch alloy wheels and chrome exterior accenting. Passenger Cabin Inside the Carnival is an ultra-modern cabin constructed with top-notch materials and offering numerous premium amenities. Generous seating for up to eight people includes 41.1 inches of front legroom and 40.5 inches of second-row legroom. The second row is easily removable if you need more cargo space. Buyers may switch out the eight-seat configuration for a seven-seat configuration that features second-row captain's chairs with power recline. Available 8-way power adjustability for the driver's seat, leatherette or leather upholstery, and multi-zone climate control bring a layer of luxury to your riding experience. You'll be able to enjoy more fresh air and an excellent view of the sky thanks to a pair of optional power tilt-and-slide sunroofs. Multimedia System An 8-inch infotainment touchscreen system with Android Auto/Apple CarPlay integration is standard, but the Carnival lineup offers a larger 12.3-inch display granting access to connected navigation, as well. SX Prestige models come standard with a powerful 12-speaker Bose sound system. Support for HD Radio and SiriusXM satellite is available, providing hours of listening enjoyment. Safety You can rest easy during any trip knowing that the Carnival is equipped with an array of driver assists to help keep you and your loved ones safe. Standard forward collision monitoring with pedestrian detection, lane departure warnings, and driver attention monitoring greatly reduce your chances of having an accident. An available blind view monitor displays video of the vehicle's blind spots on the instrument panel. The Kia Carnival proves that a practical family van doesn't have to be a bore! Get in touch with Courtesy Kia in Altoona, PA today and let our team assist you with scheduling a test drive.