To celebrate the world premiere of the all-new Kia Soul urban crossover passenger car, Desert Kia of Tucson in the Tucson Automall has an example of the hot latest model from Kia Motors.

The Kia Soul is bold in it's design and execution, with appeal to US and global customers.  Desert Kia of Tucson anticipates the Soul will bring conquest sales from other youth-driven companies-- Scion, Honda and Mazda.

More photos below...

Green October Finale

It was the return of Green October with Desert Kia of Tucson and the 929 the Mountain to celebrate by giving away fuel-efficient car...a 2008 Kia Rio! On Saturday, November 8th, hundreds converged at Desert Kia of Tucson, 775 W Wetmore, with hopes of winning the new 2008 Kia Rio sedan.

And the winner is... 

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNER Rachel More-Hla! Click here to see more pictures of the Grand finale and videos of all of the Mountains Green Tour performances!

Your friends at Desert Kia of Tucson, Southern Arizona's #1 Volume Kia Dealership, wants to help you save at the "Pump".

The Three "Keys" to stretching your dollar...

Desert Kia of Tucson, your Greenest Dealership in Southern Arizona, is the major sponsor for 92.9 The Mountain's Green October 2008 Tour.  Next Tour stop is this Friday, October 17, 2008 at Cuvee, 6390 East Grant Road, from 6 am to 10 am.  Featured Studio C music artist this week is Greg Laswell.  Come out to see and enter to win the fuel-efficient 2008 Kia Rio featuring an Alpine HD stereo system and cool window tint installed by The Specialists.

Desert Kia of Tucson welcomes you to stop by Cuvee this Friday!   Free Breakfast is served starting at 6 am, and the music starts shortly after 8 am.  Did you know that each Green October Tour event is broadcast by Solar power?  (How awesome is that!)

DESERT KIA:  TUCSON’S GREENEST DEALERSHIP

 

Current Sustainability Initiatives

WATER           Landscaping with low-water use native desert vegetation

 

ENERGY         Reduction of electricity demand by a minimum of 30% and  resulting

                       72 tons of CO₂/year with automatic lights and reduced use of lights

 

                       Replacement of incandescent lamps with compact fluorescents

             Established computer policy to turn off computers and monitors

             during non-working hours

 

             Installation of programmable thermostats

 

             Elimination of dealership demonstration vehicles and gasoline

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HEAT

ISLAND            Reduced heat island effect by planting of native trees and scrubs in

                       parking lot

 

 

RECYCLING      Implementation of recycling program for office paper, aluminum cans,

                        plastic water bottles, and cardboard

                                   

                        High-visibility placement of recycling receptacles to promote

                        sustainability

 

                        Elimination of individual-use plastic water bottles and Styrofoam

                        cups, and promotion of filtered water fountains for employee and

                        consumer use

 

                        Promotion of eco- & recycle-friendly service shop supplies and  

                        chemicals

 

 

COMMUNITY     Sponsorship of eco-friendly community events

 

 

ALT

TRANSPORT     Installation of bike racks, car-pooling and taking the bus through

                         Employee education initiatives 

 

Were you lucky recipient of an exclusive mail/e-mail for $750 incentive on the new 2009 Kia Borrego from Kia Motors?  Here are some additional details of this program:

• Get $750 applied towards the purchase of a new Kia Borrego (no cash rebates, aplly to sale only).
• Desert Kia of Tucson in the Tucson Automall is an authorized and participating U.S. Kia dealer for this exclusive private marketing program.
• Take retail delivery of a new 2009 Kia Borrego out of Desert Kia of Tucson's stock from October 13 through November 30, 2008 (subject to availability).
• Desert Kia of Tucson will validate your purchase by signing certificate.
• Give completed certificate to Desert Kia of Tucson sales professional and we will take $750 of your purchase price.

The following is a recent press release from Kia Motors America

September 30, 2008 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced the Kia Amanti topped the large car segment in the newest Strategic Vision automotive metric, the SmartGreenIndex (SGISM), in the U.S. The SGI reflects the relationships between perceived quality plus overall value and issues including fuel economy and environmental friendliness.

In addition to Amanti, according to the new SGI, Spectra compact, Rondo CUV, Sportage compact SUV, Sorento midsize SUV and Sedona minivan also scored highly in their respective segments. These placements further express consumers are taking note of Kia's efforts in providing stylish, comfortable and economically-friendly vehicles.

IT'S EASY BEING GREEN  DURING GREEN OCTOBER 2008

Desert Kia of Tucson is sponsoring Green October with the Mountain 92.9 FM. You have a chance to win a fuel-efficient car...a 2008 Kia Rio!  Want your shot at driving this ride home?

Click here for details

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Congratulations to Joey Graves, Desert Kia of Tucson's salesperson of the month for July 2008!