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The Kia Seltos is a new addition to the compact SUV market, but this versatile vehicle is already garnering positive reviews 2021 Seltos at Crain Kia of Fort Smithfor its fresh styling, spacious interior, and agile handling. If the 2021 Kia Seltos isn’t already on your radar, discover why it should be.

  1. Customizable Exterior

The 2021 Kia Seltos is available in five trim levels and up to 12 color combinations, so you can select the one that suits you best. Further customize your ride with two-tone paint options and exterior features such as a sunroof, roof rails, LED lighting, a rear spoiler, privacy glass, and 17- or 18-inch machine finish wheels. Overall, it’s a sporty yet rugged small SUV that stands out from the competition.

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When you’re looking for an affordable luxury sports sedan, consider the 2020 Kia Stinger. The 2020 2020 Kia Stinger at Crain Fort SmithStinger goes head-to-head with other sports sedans with racy styling, great performance, and modern technology that make for a pleasing driving experience. Here are several reasons why the 2020 Kia Stinger gives more expensive sports sedans a run for their money.

Solid Performance

The GT-Line features a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine with 255 horsepower, and the higher trim levels, GT, GT1, and the GT2, have a 3.3-liter turbocharged V-6 engine that produces 365 horsepower. Both engines pair with an eight-speed transmission and let you go from zero to 60 in 4.7 seconds. This is a great car for when you want to pick up speed quickly. The all-wheel or rear-wheel drive and high-performance engineering of the 2020 Stinger provides good lateral grip and stability on a variety of terrain.

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Fort Smith, Arkansas, has a rich history and there are several key historical attractions to visit that honor Native American Huntingthe city’s past. By visiting these significant sites, you’ll learn more about the people and events that helped shape Fort Smith into what it is today. Here are four of our favorite historic attractions.

  1. Fort Smith National Historic Site

Fort Smith, once considered the edge of Indian Territory, built its first fort on December 25, 1817, which today is Fort Smith National Historic Site. This site is managed by the National Park Service. Here, you can learn about the soldier training grounds, take a moment to reflect at the Trail of Tears Overlook, and visit the two standing frontier forts. Judge Isaac C. Parker, often called the “hanging judge,” presided over the Federal Court for the Western District of Arkansas for 21 years.

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2020 Niro Hybrid at Crain Kia Fort Smith Here are four reasons that the 2020 Kia Niro is the hybrid crossover SUV you’ve been searching for.

  1. Solid Performance and Superb Gas Mileage

You’ll certainly save money driving the 2020 Kia Niro. When the car is in hybrid mode, it gets 52 mpg in the city, and when in electric vehicle mode, the Niro has a range of 239 miles. The 1.6-liter four-cylinder gasoline direct injection engine provides power to the drivetrain and pairs with an electric motor to achieve the impressive gas mileage the Niro gets.

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The Kia Sorento is a capable SUV with three rows of seats and room for seven. This comfortable crossover comes loaded with features and equipment, even if you choose a lower trim level. The 2020 Sorento has some updates, including the addition of a new S trim level, and some exterior styling tweaks in both the front Crain Kia of Fort Smith 2020 Sorentoand the back. Kia also updated the navigation system for the SX models with an integrated modem that will notify you if a child accidentally gets left in the back seat. Here are some of the reasons you’ll love driving the 2020 Kia Sorento.

  1. The Exterior Features

Even the base Sorento L has 17-inch alloy wheels and automatic headlights. Stepping up to the LX adds interior updates and the option for low-profile roof rails. The new S trim comes with 19-inch alloy wheels, while the EX has a foot-activated rear liftgate, a panoramic sunroof, and projector-beam fog lights. For even more exterior upgrades, the SX adds LED taillights, chrome exterior trim elements, and power-folding side mirrors.

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The compact Kia Sportage offers drivers a stylish SUV to drive with sporty driving manners and a long list of standard features. The 2020 model arrived with Crain Kia of Fort Smith 2020 Sportageeven more standard features and some exterior updates to give it a bolder look. The latest version has a new S trim level and some new wheel designs to choose from. Inside, you’ll find new leatherette on the seats and the option for wireless charging. The stylish 2020 Kia Sportage should be at the top of your list of crossover SUVs.

Which Sportage Should You Buy?

Kia offers the 2020 Sportage in four distinct trim levels. The entry-level model is the LX, which comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, a sporty rear spoiler, and LED daytime running lights. It also has power-adjustable side door mirrors and privacy glass. The new S model has dark chrome trim elements, fog lights, and 18-inch dark alloy wheels, and stepping up to the EX gets you upgraded 18-inch wheels, Kia’s smart power liftgate, a gloss-black grille, and solar glass.

The SX Turbo model has all the features of the EX and adds 19-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic sunroof, and it also gets a sport-tuned suspension. It also gets dual exhaust, front and rear skid plates, metal door-scuff plates, LED fog lights, LED taillights, and bi-xenon headlights with dynamic bending light.

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