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Introducing the EV6
08-04-2021Kia's First Dedicated Electric Vehicle Be one of the first to order the EV6 with a refundable reservation deposit. With over 316 miles driving range, it means less frequent charges and more time to discover your passions. By reserving your EV6 now, you will be eligible for…
Our Doors Are Opening
07-04-2021The Wait Is Over Our doors are open and we look forward to welcoming you back into our showroom. For your peace-of-mind we will continue to adhere to the COVID-19 regulations and offer: Video Appointments Contact-Free Handovers Click & Collect Home Delivery Try Before You Buy with an…
Kia Lockdown FAQ's
01-02-2021Have you found yourself wondering what to do with your car during lockdown? If your car has been out of action during lockdown, then here's what to do. Do I still need to tax my car if it is not in use? You will still need to tax your car if you’re driving it or if it’s parked on a…
Introducing the New Kia Sportage JBL Black Edition
06-01-2021The New Kia Sportage JBL Black Edition has arrived! Now taking even stronger command of the road: The JBL® Black Edition stays true to the Sportage’s bold design DNA – with striking additions that accentuate its powerful looks still further. Featuring black glossy accents and unique…
Charities of 2021
06-01-2021We are thrilled to announce that we are carrying our 2020 charities over to be our 2021 Charities of the Year! - Inspire Suffolk Based in Suffolk & Norfolk, Inspire provide programmes, clubs and workshops to equip 4-25 year olds with the skills, knowledge and confidence to flourish who…
Go Hybrid with Kia
05-01-2021It's time to GO% Hybrid with Kia Between now and the end of May, order a new Stonic, Niro HEV, Niro PHEV, XCeed or Sportage and recieve your First 2 Services FREE, plus 2 Years Roadside Assistance for FREE! Available with 0% APR Representative. Offer available to private customers only,…
We are Open for Business
04-11-2020 Following the latest Government Announcement, we are pleased to say that we will continue to be open and can offr you the following services: Click & Collect Once your vehicle purchase has been completed you can book an agreed time slot to visit the dealership for a…
The Kia Eco Range - Stop Wondering. Start Driving
09-10-2020Less fuel. Reduced tax. Lower emissions. Our Eco vehicles can help you save money and reduce your carbon footprint, all without compromising on style and practicality. Our extended range of Eco cars means we have a Kia vehicle to suit every type of drive. It’s time to Stop Wondering and Start…
THE KIA SCRAPPAGE SCHEME
01-09-2017THE KIA SCRAPPAGE SCHEME IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER Up to £2,500 OFF A BRAND NEW KIA PCANTO, RIO, STONIC, NIRO SELF-CHARGING HYBRID or SPORTAGE WHEN YOU TRADE IN YOUR OLD CAR* There’s never been a better time to trade in your old car of 7 years or more. As part of our…
All-New Sorento - Has now arrived!
14-08-2020Stylish and modern, the Award Winning All-New Sorento Has Arrived Alongside the Stonic, Niro and Sportage, the ‘refined boldness’ of the All-New Sorento maintains the robust, tough-looking aesthetic of earlier generations of Sorento, while applying a greater degree of refinement and…
Buy with Confidence
03-07-2020All our dealerships are now open and the safety and well-being of our employees and customers remains our number one priority during these challenging times. We’ve put in place a comprehensive set of safety measures to enable us to operate safely and minimise the risk of COVID-19…
Thank you NHS
09-06-2020Here at Kia, we would like to say thank you to all the NHS staff across the UK that have been working continuously on the front line to support the country through the Covid-19 pandemic. We would like to show our appreciation by providing some additional support to Kia owners in the NHS and for NHS…
Our showroom is now open!
01-06-2020Book Your Test Drive Today We’re delighted to say that our showroom is open with strict Covid-19 safety measures in place and we're currently offering unaccompanied test drives for that extra peace of mind when you're considering purchasing a new or used vehicle from us. For…
Customer Guidelines for Visiting a Dealership
19-05-2020 The safety and well-being of our employees and customers remains our number one priority during these challenging times and we’ve put together a comprehensive plan and set of guidelines to enable us to operate safely and minimise the risk of COVID-19 transmission. When visiting…
Creating a Contact-Free Environment
05-05-2020During these difficult and unprecedented times, we have put stringent health and safety procedures in place so our employees will feel comfortable to come to work each day and you, our customers, will feel confident when dealing with us. Our health and safety procedures include: 2m…
Donate Your Unwanted Football Boots
12-03-2020#PassThemOn: European football fans donate their boots for young refugees in Jordan The UEFA Europa League Trophy Tour Driven by Kia will be in Manchester on 1-2 May Former England football star, Michael Owen, joins the campaign for 2020 Kia Motors Corporation and UEFA have announced that the UEFA…
KIA ELECTRIFIES MORE OF ITS LINE-UP FOR 2020
11-03-2020New low-emissions Plug-in Hybrid versions of the all-new Kia XCeed and Ceed Sportswagon New additions bring the number of electrified Kia models to seven New Plug-in Hybrid models now available Kia is expanding its line-up of electric vehicles even further with the launch of two new…
DOUBLE WIN FOR KIA AT WHAT CAR? CAR OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2020
09-03-2020Kia Picanto wins its third What Car? Award in three years Kia e-Niro wins in its price category for Best Small Electric Car Both cars available at John Grose Starting the new year on a high, Kia have picked up two What Car? Car of the Year awards at this year’s ceremony. The Kia Picanto…
The New Kia Soul EV has arrived in Lowestoft
09-03-2020The New Soul CV has arrived at John Grose Kia, on Whapload Road, Lowestoft Drive Outside The Box With This All-Electric, Uniquely Designed Car. Plan Your Journey With The 10.25" Touchscreen Satellite Navigation With European Mapping. 7yr/100,000 Mile Warranty. For further details or to book a…
The Way VED is Calculated Has Now Changed
06-03-2020If you’re a driver in the UK, you’ll know that you have to pay for something called Vehicle Excise Duty or a road fund licence (commonly called car tax or road tax). The amount you pay depends on factors such as engine size, fuel type and the amount of CO2 emissions your vehicle…
MORE AWARD WINS FOR KIA’S ELECTRIC VEHICLES
03-01-2020Kia e-Niro picks up Best Electric Car from Carbuyer Kia Soul EV wins DrivingElectric’s Best Medium Electric Car Both on-sale now at John Grose, with deliveries starting in 2020 Kia’s growing range of electric vehicles continues to impress judges as the all-electric e-Niro and Soul EV…
The Kia Sportage is now available as a Mild Hybrid.
31-12-2019How does a mild hybrid car work? A mild hybrid car works in a very similar way to a self-charging hybrid car, but it has a smaller battery. Because the battery is smaller, a mild hybrid cannot drive on battery power alone – unlike a self-charging hybrid in which the motor can take over at low…
Kia e-Niro Wins Best Electric Car At The Business Car Awards 2019!
04-11-2019Kia e-Niro wins ‘Best Electric Car’ at Business Car Awards 2019 Ceed, Stinger and Stonic, available at John Grose, were also shortlisted in their individual categories Kia Motors (UK) Limited has seen further success following the recent win of ‘Best Electric Car’ for the…
TOP TIPS FOR DRIVING IN WET WEATHER CONDITIONS
01-11-2019With the UK braced for the wettest autumn on record, John Grose has revealed their five top tips for wet weather driving to ensure you arrive at your destination safely. Top Five Tips for Wet Weather Driving Reduce your speed – In torrential downpours, it’s crucial…
Kia E-Niro Wins Eco Award At CarWow Car Of The Year Awards 2019
28-10-2019e-Niro wins ‘Eco Award’ at the Carwow Car of the Year awards Impressive 282-mile, practicality and standard high levels of kit impressed judges e-Niro experiences unprecedented success since its UK launch Following a hugely successful launch period for the e-Niro, Kia’s…
Kia Ceed Wins Car Of The Year At The Intelligent Instructor Awards 2019
21-10-2019Equipment, safety and affordable running costs make Kia Ceed a great option for driving instructors Kia Motors (UK) Ltd is delighted to announce that the Kia Ceed available at John Grose has been awarded the Driving Instructor’s ‘Car of the Year’ in the Intelligent Instructor…
Kia E-Niro Wins Northen Group Car Of The Year 2019
08-10-2019All-New Kia e-Niro named ‘Northern Car of the Year’ Kia wins Northern Car of the Year for a fourth time The all electric Kia e-Niro has been named ‘Car of the Year’ 2019 by the Northern Group of Motoring Writers. This is Kia’s fourth ‘Car of the Year’ award…
Kia Picanto Available at John Grose Wins Best Value Car at The Sunday Times Motor Awards 2019!
08-10-2019The Kia Picanto was voted by readers as the ‘Best Value Car’ at this year’s awards The city car was praised for its low running costs and seven year warranty The Kia Picanto, available at John Grose Kia has been awarded ‘Best Value Car’ at The Sunday Times Motor Awards…
Kia Soul scores perfect marks in 2019 'What Car?' reliability survey!
02-10-2019Kia Soul receives 100 per cent reliability rating from owners Kia Sportage named most reliable Family SUV The Kia Soul, has received a perfect 100 per cent reliability rating from owners in the ‘What Car? Reliability Survey 2019’. Kia Soul owners reported no issues with their cars in the…
The All-New Kia XCeed
06-06-2019There's a new kid on the block - The All-New Kia XCeed, the crossover you've been waiting for. Join us for the Official Launch for The All-New Kia XCeed between 6th and 8th September, at our Lowestoft dealership on Whapload Road, NR32 1NN. Be one of the first to see this…
Kia Niro wins best plug-in hybrid in dieselcar and ecocar’s annual top 50
20-06-2019 Award-winning Kia Niro praised for practicality and fuel efficiency, available at John Grose Four Kia models made the DieselCar and EcoCar Top 50 list DieselCar and EcoCar Magazine has named Kia Niro the ‘Best Plug-in Hybrid’ this year due to its low emissions and…
We are proud to be a Cornerstone Employer
06-06-2019We are delighted to announce that we have today agreed to a new partnership to support young people in Suffolk by becoming one of The Careers & Enterprise Company’s Cornerstone Employers. Regular, meaningful encounters with employers is an absolutely vital part of preparing and…
The first Kia e-Niro is delivered
20-05-2019We were delighted to be able to supply Mr Seppins of Anglia Car Charging with a New Kia e-Niro. This was the first e-Niro we had received and delivered and it looks great with the company livery added. The All-New Kia e-Niro is a zero emissions fully electric SUV with up to 282 miles on a…
GO Electric with Kia
13-03-2019Thinking about switching to an Electric car? If you’re new to the world of electric and hybrid cars, our simple guide below will help to answer all of your questions What is a battery electric car? A battery electric vehicle is better for the environment than a petrol or diesel car, cheaper to…
Kia confirms plans to grow the Ceed family to five with new image of the XCeed SUV
19-03-2019Kia has revealed the latest member of the Ceed family, a new crossover that will be launched this year. Based on the new Ceed platform, the crossover version will be a rival for the Ford Focus Active and Volkswagen T-Roc. Its size will place it between the Ceed Sportwagon and Sportage in the Kia…
New Kia Soul EV to offer 280-mile range
12-03-2019The all-new Kia Soul EV made its European debut at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show. In its third generation, it will be powered in Europe exclusively by electric energy, with a choice of two long-range, zero-emission powertrains. The new-generation battery packs powering the Soul EV…
Kia Winter Road Safety Tips
24-01-2019HOW TO GET A GRIP ON THE ICY WEATHER CONDITIONS John Grose Kia provides the best tips for driving in Suffolk as the icy weather hits Top tips for winter-proofing your car As snow hits Suffolk, it can have a detrimental impact on the road conditions. To help keep motorists…
Kia wins 4 What Car? Awards, including Car of the Year 2019
23-01-2019What Car? has named the Kia e-Niro electric vehicle as its 2019 Car of the Year during its 42nd annual awards ceremony, held in association with Warranty Direct and BNP Paribas Cardif. The Kia e-Niro beat 23 other category winners to take the overall title, becoming the first electric…
Introducing The New Kia Stonic 'Mixx' Special Edition
14-12-2018Kia Motors have announced the introduction of the new ‘Mixx’ special edition to the Stonic range. The ‘Mixx’ will be available exclusively in the striking two–tone combination of Clear White and Orange Premium Paint. Inside the car, the Stonic ‘Mixx’ will…
The Kia Sportage celebrates 25 years in the UK
08-11-2018• Kia’s most awarded and best-selling model to date • Special ‘Edition 25’ celebrates 25 years of Sportage production The new Kia Sportage, available at John Grose in Lowestoft, is celebrating its 25 anniversary. The model was…
Kia named Company of the last 30 years at Auto Express New Car Awards 2018
19-07-2018Kia Motors (UK) Ltd. has been awarded ‘Company of the Last 30 Years’ at the annual Auto Express New Car Awards. This is a special accolade, part of a group of awards celebrating not only the best in the industry, but also Auto Express’ 30thanniversary. Since arriving in the UK in…
DOUBLE WIN FOR KIA RIO AT THE AUTO TRADER NEW CAR AWARDS 2018
14-02-2018Kia Rio wins Best Value New Car and Best Car for New Drivers Awards are voted for by 43,000 real car owners Kia Rio launched last year with more size, space and equipment The Kia Rio has won not one, but two awards at this year’s Auto Trader New Car Awards - as voted for by 43,000 real car…
KIA NIRO WINS BEST HYBRID IN DIESELCAR AND ECOCAR TOP 50
22-05-2018KIA NIRO WINS BEST HYBRID IN DIESELCAR AND ECOCAR TOP 50 • Niro wins Best Hybrid for a second consecutive year • Four Kia models in total on the DieselCar and EcoCar Top 50 list The Kia Niro has been named the Best Hybrid by DieselCar and EcoCar for the second year in a row.…
John Grose Wins Kia Customer Experience Award
26-03-2018 John Grose Kia in Lowestoft has been awarded the Kia Customer Experience Award The award recognises excellent customer overall satisfaction amongst customers John Grose Kia is celebrating its 2017 success, having won the Kia Customer Experience Award, announced at Kia’s…
Don't Disregard Diesel!
23-01-2018You may have seen some negative press surrounding diesel engine vehicles of late, here are some facts to help tell the full story…. On average, diesels use 15-20% less fuel that like-for-like petrol models, so diesel makes a lot more sense for high-mileage drivers In 2009 Diesel Particulate…
The way Road Tax is calculated has now changed
18-01-2017IMPORTANT INFORMATION - The way Vehicle Excise Duty (Road Fund Licence or Road Tax) is calculated changed on 1st April 2017 On 1st April 2017 the government introduced some changes to road tax bands which will affect all new cars that are registered after that date. (Vehicles that were…
Introduce a Friend Scheme
04-12-2015As a customer of John Grose you will already be aware of the many benefits in dealing with us. We are hoping therefore, that you may wish to recommend us to a friend or a member of your family for the purchase of a NEW or USED vehicle from John Grose. To participate in our…