Birchwood Kia Blog

At Birchwood Kia, we have had a lot of success with the new Soul. The Soul has gone over well with it’s cool styling and incredible amount of accessories. So far customers are purchasing the Soul because it’s an inexpensive new styled car that really turns some heads. However the ride, handling, standard options and safety features are what every one loves with the new Soul.

The Soul’s cockpit comes in a variety of striking colours, most with a two-tone effect that highlights the raised centre console, which supports all the gadgets buyers just have to have. That said, it is well laid out with clear and easy access to all controls and a nice array of storage compartments.

Driving the Soul – which is more my generation’s concern – showcases a light vehicle with independent front suspension, low centre of gravity and a torquey low end from the 2.0L engine that seemed to channel the soul of a go-kart. The solid rear axle with torsion-mounted trailing arms contributed to flat cornering, and this design doesn’t intrude as much into the cabin.

Four-wheel brakes with ABS and active traction control systems are included in the Soul for when scooting gets out of hand. Interior noise is average for a vehicle this size, but if the sub woofers are booming, you’ll never notice. Come in and see our generous selection you won’t be disappointed.

Story and Photo by:
Dain White

Ex-Ortynsky store to relocate on Regent

By: Myron Love
Updated: September 19 at 09:15 AM CDT

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/subscriber/autos/story/4228113p-4867635c.html

The Birchwood Automotive Group has purchased Terry Ortynsky Kia, effective Oct. 6, and will be relocating Birchwood Kia to 1364 Regent Ave. W., currently the home of Saturn of Regent. The Birchwood Group will be combining its two Saturn operations at its Saturn Saab of Pointe West location at the Pointe West Auto Centre.

… “The Birchwood Group was looking to acquire more franchises[,]” [Ortynsky said.]

The Birchwood Group currently has 15 franchised operations in Winnipeg, thereby providing Winnipeggers with the greatest breadth of products and services of any dealer group in the city.

“Kia is a world-class manufacturer of automobiles and its sales are growing tremendously,” says Steve Chipman, the Birchwood Group’s president. “Becoming a Kia dealer gives us an opportunity to be part of an exciting revolution in the global automotive market. Kia vehicles are perfectly situated to meet the growing demand for fuel-efficient vehicles that are both reliable and stylish.”

…Ortynsky notes that some of the Terry Ortynsky Kia staff will be moving to his Nissan store while other staff members will join the new Birchwood Kia staff.