The Best Kia Vehicles to Buy 2024 Graduates

May 7, 2024

May has arrived, meaning tassels are waiting to be turned and caps are about to get tossed. Whether your loved one is completing high school or college, graduation is a time for emotional farewells and invigorating new chapters alike. But to get to where they want to be next, the graduate in your life needs a dependable vehicle.

If you’re looking to gift your graduate with a new car or SUV, there are several important factors to consider, including: fuel economy, storage space, technology features, and – most importantly – safety. Whether they’re leaving for college or setting off for post-graduate adventures, you’ll want to do everything in your power to prepare them for what lies ahead.

Fortunately, we have suggestions. These two Kelly Blue Book-approved Kias will provide you with the peace of mind you need right now – without breaking the bank. You’ll find them in stock at Casa Kia: your headquarters for new graduates.

The 2024 Kia Seltos

Whether your graduate recently received their degree from UTEP or it preparing for their first taste of campus life, the 2024 Kia Seltos will keep you connected. Bluetooth with voice recognition, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto are all supported. It’s also surprisingly spacious for a subcompact SUV, with class-leading cargo space and a large second row that will surely endear your graduate to classmates who need a lift.

Safety is undoubtedly is your primary concern, and the Seltos is the answer to your prayers. An IIHS Top Safety Pick, every version of the 2024 Kia Seltos offers a full suite of ultramodern safety features, including:

Forward collision warning with emergency braking
Driver attention warning
Lane-departure warning
Lane keeping assist
Lane centering
High-beam assist
Blind-spot monitoring & rear cross-traffic alert (available with S Grade)

The 2024 Kia Soul

Always a solid choice for the budget-conscious shopper, the 2024 Kia Soul is a boxier, more affordable alternative to the Seltos. Despite its compact, toaster-conjuring design, the Soul provides an abundance of interior space. It even has a slight edge on the Seltos when it comes to fuel economy, delivering up to 31 miles per gallon in combined driving (35 on the highway).

Connectivity features are the same as the Seltos, minus Bluetooth voice recognition. Its list of safety features is extremely comprehensive despite its lower price tag, and includes forward collision warning, lane-keeping assist, and driver attention warning. By adding the LX Technology Package, you also gain access to lane-departure warning, blind-spot collision avoidance, automatic high beams, and rear cross-traffic collision avoidance (all standard with the S Grade).

Send Them Off in Style

Change your tassels. Frame your diploma. Get that terrible Vitamin C song out of your system. Then, begin your post-graduate car buying experience at Casa Kia.

If you’re looking for a new or pre-owned Kia for your graduate, you’ve come to the right place. We won’t let them drive off in any vehicle unless it exceeds your safety standards. Sleep easier knowing your son or daughter is driving a tried-and-true vehicle by visiting El Paso’s number one dealership for safety and security, Casa Kia.