History

2017

November

• Kia renovates healthcare center in Uganda

October

• Kia Motors Appoints Oleg Son as New Head of Kia Design China

September

• New design and in-car technologies for new Kia Sorento
• Turbocharged engine and crossover-inspired design for all-new Kia Picanto X-Line
• Kia Proceed Concept revealed ahead of Frankfurt world debut
• Kia unveils Proceed Concept at Frankfurt Motor Show alongside new Stonic, Picanto X-Line and Sorento
• Kia Motors Constantly Increases Global Brand Value

August

• Kia hands over secondary school and healthcare center to local communities in Tanzania and Malawi
• Kia Sportage Wins Autopacific’s 2017 Ideal Vehicle Award
• Kia signs new UEFA Europa League sponsorship deal

July

• Best-ever value for the price, ‘STONIC’ is now available
• ‘The New Sorento’ now in the market
• Call for Ball Kids Volunteers for 2018 Australian Open
• Kia Niro, Soul, and Cadenza Named Segment Winners in J.D. Power 2017 Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) Study
• Kia Optima and Kia Sportage Ranked Top 10 Most Awarded Vehicles of 2017 by Kelley Blue Book
• 2017 KIA Forte earns Top Safety Pick Plus rating from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

June

• Kia to transport players and officials at FIFA Confederations Cup 2017
• Kona World Premiere of an Urban SUV for Active Lifestyles
• Kia opens community auto mechanic training center in Ethiopia
• Kia Stonic, an eye-catching and confident compact crossover
• Kia Tops J.D. Power’s Initial Quality Nameplate Ranking for Second Straight Year
• Design prize for futuristic Kia Telluride concept

May

• Participated in New York Motor Show 2017 to present the ‘New Pride’ in the US market for the first time.
• Customized recommendation marketing for the customers won the Grand Prize in the Mobile Award Korea
• Participated in 2017 Shanghai Motor Show
• Disclosed the exterior of Beat 360 for the first time
• Hosted the 31 Korea Lady’s Open

April

• Kia Motors to build manufacturing plant in India
• Kia unveils new Pegas and K2 Cross at the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition
• 2017 Red Dot Awards, triple victory for Kia design

March

• Kia Motors reveals all-new Stinger, Picanto and two plug-in hybrids in Geneva
• Kia Stinger makes Asian debut at Seoul Motor Show
• Kia Motors posts global sales of 238,222 vehicles in March

February

• Triple triumph for Kia at iF Design Awards 2017
• All-new Kia Picanto city car majors on quality, technology and versatility
• Kia Motors reports global sales of 190,002 vehicles in January

January

• ALL NEW morning Launched
• Participated in 2017 North American International Auto Show

2016

December

• Kia to unveil all-new Picanto
• 2017 Kia Niro Sets Guinness World Records™ Title for Lowest Fuel Consumption By A Hybrid Vehicle
• Kia Telluride Concept and new Cadenza sedan receive design prizes in 2016 GOOD DESIGN
• KIA SOUL EARNS CAR AND DRIVER 10BEST TRUCKS AND SUVs AWARD

November

• All-new Kia Cadenza Wins Large Sedan of the Year Award from the Hispanic Motor Press Association
• Kia Soul Receives 2017 Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy Award
• 2017 Kia Sportage Wins Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com Best Buy Award for Small SUV/Crossover
• 2017 Kia Soul Turbo Makes North American Debut at Los Angeles Auto Show
• Kia Brings Four Hand-Built Concepts to SEMA to Give a Glimpse into the Future of 'The Autonomous Life'

October

• Kia Soul and Cadenza Named Active Lifestyle Vehicle of the Year Award Winners
• Kia Motors America and B.R.A.K.E.S. Kick Off National Teen Driver Safety Week
• Kia Motors Rises to 69th in Interbrand’s 2016 Best Global Brands Report
• 2017 Kia Sedona Earns 2016 Top Safety Pick+ From the IIHS

September

• Kia at the 2016 Paris Motor Show
• Kia Unveils its Biggest European Dealership – in London
• Kia Officially Opens Mexico Production Facility

August

• Kia Expands Green Space Around Production Sites
• Mobile App for Optima – Awarded at Red Dot Design

July

• Kia Optima And Sedona Earn Autopacific's 2016 Ideal Vehicle Awards
• Kia reduces environmental impact of vehicle production
• Kia Motors returns as Official Sponsor of Telemundo's web series "El Maestro" Featuring Latin Grammy Winner Luis Enrique
• 2017 Kia Sorento Achieves Top Safety Pick Plus Rating From The Insurance Institute For Highway Safety
• Kia Motors Mexico celebrates first year anniversary and announces hybrid model for local market

June

• Kia Motors Ranked Number One in the Auto Industry for Initial Quality by J.D. Power
• Kia Motors recognized as one of the highest quality brands in the US auto industry by Strategic Vision
• Kia brings fans closer to UEFA EURO 2016™ with five-a-side tournament and new social media campaign
• Kia Motors ranks highest among all popular brands in 2016 AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards
• Kia Optima And Soul Named Among The Best Family Cars Of 2016 By Parents Magazine And Edmunds.com

May

• Kia Motors backs creation of community auto mechanic training centers in Ethiopia and Kenya
• Kia hands over vehicle fleet for UEFA EURO 2016

April

• Kia Motors and Total renew partnership
• 2017 Kia Sportage Receives Top Safety Pick Plus Rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
• Kia Motors returns to Mom 2.0 Summit for second straight year

March

• Kia Motors reveals three new models for Europe at the 2016 Geneva International Motor Show
• Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay™ for latest Kia models
• All-new 2017 Kia Cadenza takes the stage at the New York International Auto Show
• Kia Motors produces two millionth vehicle in the U.S.

February

• The NEW Mohave Launched
• Kia Motors America Announces Pricing For The All New 2017 Sportage
• Kia Optima Sportswagon world debut
• Kia to Unveil Optima Plug-in Hybrid, The Next Step in its 'green' Car Revolution
• All new Kia Optima Hybrid unveiled at 2016 Chicago Auto Show
• All new 2017 Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle arrives in the Windy City for global debut at Chicago Auto Show

January

• ALL NEW K7 Launched
• Participated in 2016 Consumer Electronics Show(CES)
• Participated in 2016 North American International Auto Show
• Official Support for 2016 Australian Open
• Coveted Design Awards for All-New Kia Sportage and Optima

2015

December

• Five-star safety ratings for all-new Kia Optima and Sportage
• Kia takes first place in Auto Bild magazine’s Quality Report
• Kia Motors granted Nevada autonomous driving license
• Three brands (Sorento and K5, etc) – Received 2015 Good Design Award
• 2nd Release of X-Car Series – Mystique
• Official Website of Kia Motors Corporation – Received 2015 Web Award Korea Grand Prize
• The New K3 Launched
• K5 Hybrid Launched

November

• Kia Sorento wins coveted Public Car of the Year title at Middle East Car of the Year Awards
• Kia celebrates the spirit of the American road trip at 2015 SEMA Show
• Kia Motors previews next-generation Cadenza
• 2016 Kia Optima earns Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com Best Buy Award

October

• Kia Announces Fifth Consecutive Monthly Sales Record
• Kia Motors continues Sorento marketing campaign with expanded ‘NBC Sunday Night Football’ partnership
• Kia Motors America Expands Soul EV Availability to Four Additional States
• Kia Motors America Announces Pricing Of All-New 2016 Optima
• Kia Soul Wins Active Lifestyle Vehicle of the Year Award

September

• Russian Branch - Hit accumulated sales records of 1 million units
• Super Racer Enzy, a racing animation, premiered at cinemas nationwide
• Released Sportage, The SUV
• Joined 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show
• Sportage ranked 4th for Frankfurt Motor Show’s Best Cars
• Kia unveils all-new Sportage and Optima at 2015 Frankfurt International Motor Show
• Global debut for all-new Kia Sportage at Frankfurt Motor Show (with video)
• Kia launches stylish new ‘Rhythm in Basic’ brand collection

August

• Launched 2016 Sorento
• Launched morning sports
• Mobile Web for All New Sorento & Soul EV – Awarded at Red Dot Design
• Official Sponsor of the 20th PIFF Pusan International Film Festival
• Kia Cadenza earns AutoPacific’s 2015 Ideal Vehicle Award in Large Car category

July

• Launched New K5
• Kia K900 (Quoris) sets record-high score in AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards
• 2015 Kia Sedona (Grand Carnival) receives J.D. Power APEAL award
• Kia Motors posts global sales of 230,227 vehicles in July

June

• Transfer Fund 'k7 doneisyeon'
• RV Camping Zone operations inside the exhibition
• Kia Motors vehicle exports from Korea to surpass 15 million units in June
• Kia Motors earns best-ever ranking in 2015 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study
• Kia Motors holds official brand launch ceremony in Mexico

May

• Hosted Brand experience event 'Surprise Weekend'
• Hosted Korea Ladies Professional Glof Association 29th
• Hosted KIAREDMEMBERS 'Palpitating Driving class'

April

• Launched The new 2015 Sportage.
• All-new 2016 Optima makes debut at the SEOUL MOTOR SHOW 2015
• 2016 Sedona(Grand Carnival) receives NHTSA 5 Star rating
• Sedona(Grand Carnival) named to Ward’s 10 Best Interiors list
• All-new Optima(K5) makes debut and launched the new Quoris(K9) at the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition 2015
• 2016 all-new Sorento CUV receives NHTSA 5 Star rating

March

• 'Morning' small car brand power No.1 in the Korea Brand Power Index, KMAC
• Second consecutive sponsorship of Copa America Chile 2015
• Became the official sponsor of the KBO league in automotive sector
• Launched '2016 all-new Sedona'
• Soul EV and all-new Sorento, Double win for Kia in the 2015 Red Dot design awards

February

• Received 2015 iF Award for Sorento.

January

• Became the official sponsor of the Australia Open Tennis Championships 2015.
• Reported production of over 1 million units of the Kia Soul at the Gwangju Plant.
• Launched The New Morning.
• Launched Kia Red Members, Kia's membership brand.

2014

December

• Launched the Forte 2015
• Launched The New Rio
• Recertified as a Customer Focused Company

November

• Launched The New K9.
• Received 2014 Korea Color Award for the all new Sedona and all new Sorento.
• Opened Kia's corporate culture communication website.
• Assisted the 10,000th person in need of transportation.

October

• Ranked 74th in Interbrand's Best Global Brands rankings.
• Launched a smartphone app for roadside assistance.
• Ran Carnation, an online donation campaign.
• Unveiled the Taste of Kia.

September

• Officially sponsored the 2014 Busan International Film Festival.
• Ran RE:Design, a global brand campaign.
• Hosted an amateur tennis tournament in celebration of Kia Korea Open.

August

• Launched the All New Sorento.
• Opened a middle school in Malawi, Africa.
• Received two awards for its sustainability report for 2014.
• Officially sponsored the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.

July

• Received the Vision Award in the U.S. for 2014 MOVE, Kia's sustainability report.
• Ranked highest in APEAL study.

June

• The All New Sedona is launched.

April

• The Soul EV is launched.

February

• The Soul EV becomes the first in the industry to be given Underwriters Laboratory's environmental validation.

2013

December

• Kia's social contribution website opens.

October

• The All New Soul with a two tone roof and customized red zone is unveiled.
• Kia Fragrance is launched.
• The All New Soul is launched.

June

• The face-lifted New Optima is launched.
• Kia Motors is named 37th in Interbrand's list of 50 Best Global Green Brands 2013.

April

• Kia's accumulated overseas sales exceed 50 million units.

March

• Four Kia cars receive red dot Design Awards.

2012

October

• Kia Motors ranks 87th in Interbrand's list of 100 Best Global Brands