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KIA BRINGING WIDE VARIETY OF ELECTRIFIED UTILITY VEHICLES TO ELECTRIFY EXPO PHOENIX, MAY 4-5

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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IRVINE, Calif., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With one of the broadest selections of electrified utility vehicles in America, Kia America's efforts to inform and inspire consumers about the ease and advantages of hybrid and EV ownership continue at this week's Electrify Expo Phoenix at State Farm Stadium. The flagship Kia EV9 – which recently achieved a remarkable dual victory at the 2024 World Car Awards by being named both World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle – will be on hand as will a full array of Kia's hybrid and all-electric models, including: the all-electric Niro CUV, the 576-horsepower EV6 GT, plug-in hybrid variants of the popular the Sportage and Sorento SUVs, and the all-new upcoming Carnival hybrid which made its North American debut last month. 

Key Points: 
  • "Electrify Expo is the best place to learn about the benefits of hybrid and electric vehicles and see the stunning results of Kia's commitment to sustainable mobility leadership," said Steven Center, COO & EVP, Kia America.
  • "Our Electrify Expo Phoenix lineup includes the pioneering EV9 three-row EV SUV, the EV6 GT – the most powerful Kia production vehicle ever – and a collection of crossover, SUV and multi-purpose vehicles that demonstrate how Kia is making electrified vehicle ownership easier and more accessible than ever before."
  • Attendees and industry leaders will discuss legislation affecting the EV industry, range anxiety, battery materials and sustainability, charging infrastructure and the future of autonomous driving applications.
  • A full list of sessions and presenters can be found by visiting www.electrifyexpo.com .

ALL-TIME BEST EV SALES FOR KIA AMERICA IN APRIL

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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IRVINE, Calif., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing its push toward sustainable mobility leadership, the all-new EV9 delivered its best sales performance to date in April and Kia America shattered its all-time monthly EV sales record, increasing 61-percent over the previous record set in April 2022 total. Kia sold 65,754 units in April, with SUVs accounting for 81-percent of the mix.

Key Points: 
  • Three Kia utility vehicles – Carnival (+18-percent); Telluride (+5-percent) and Sportage (+2-percent) – each delivered the best April sales in their respective histories.
  • "The impressive sales momentum generated by Kia's EV and electrified models in the first quarter continued to accelerate in April with best-ever EV and SUV performances," said Eric Watson, vice president, sales operations, Kia America.
  • In addition to the monthly sales performance, Kia America announced several initiatives, including:
    Kia received three awards for vehicle excellence from the editors of Cars.com in their annual rankings of "2024 Best Value New Cars."
  • The 2024 Kia EV9 was recognized as an industry leader by AutoTrader in the publication's annual rankings of "Best New Cars of 2024."

KIA FORTE, SOUL, ALL-ELECTRIC EV6 AWARDED AS CARS.COM "2024 BEST VALUE NEW CARS"

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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"The Forte, Soul, and all-electric EV6 recast the value equation in their respective segments, offering consumers innovative features without a compromise," Steven Center, COO & EVP, Kia America.

Key Points: 
  • "The Forte, Soul, and all-electric EV6 recast the value equation in their respective segments, offering consumers innovative features without a compromise," Steven Center, COO & EVP, Kia America.
  • Cars.com's 2024 Best Value New Cars report identifies the most affordable new-car models in four categories — small SUVs, EVs and PHEVs, small pickup trucks, and cars — that offer the best value for the price based on features and each category's median price among Cars.com's inventory.
  • The segment-busting Soul focuses on the interplay of form and function, with value packed into its list of standard and optional equipment.
  • Kia is recognized as one of the TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2023.

Kia honored with dual accolades at 2024 Newsweek World's Greatest Auto Disruptors Awards

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia is celebrating victory in two key categories at this year's Newsweek World's Greatest Auto Disruptors Awards, with the all-electric EV9 winning 'Research and Development Disruptor of the Year' and its Head of Kia Global Design, Executive Vice President Karim Habib, named 'Design Disruptor of the Year'.

Key Points: 
  • Announced during an event at Newsweek HQ in New York, the World's Greatest Auto Disruptors Awards recognize those driving fundamental, transformative change with measurable real-world results.
  • A central figure in Kia's success since his arrival in 2019, EVP Karim Habib is the driving force behind the brand's award-winning Opposites United design philosophy.
  • At Kia, an innovative and forward-thinking mindset is an intrinsic quality, essential for providing relevant and meaningful products and experiences.
  • Heuiwon Yang, President and Head of Kia R&D Division, said: "Kia R&D is driven by process, but not limited by it.

Kia honored with dual accolades at 2024 Newsweek World's Greatest Auto Disruptors Awards

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia is celebrating victory in two key categories at this year's Newsweek World's Greatest Auto Disruptors Awards, with the all-electric EV9 winning 'Research and Development Disruptor of the Year' and its Head of Kia Global Design, Executive Vice President Karim Habib, named 'Design Disruptor of the Year'.

Key Points: 
  • Announced during an event at Newsweek HQ in New York, the World's Greatest Auto Disruptors Awards recognize those driving fundamental, transformative change with measurable real-world results.
  • A central figure in Kia's success since his arrival in 2019, EVP Karim Habib is the driving force behind the brand's award-winning Opposites United design philosophy.
  • At Kia, an innovative and forward-thinking mindset is an intrinsic quality, essential for providing relevant and meaningful products and experiences.
  • Heuiwon Yang, President and Head of Kia R&D Division, said: "Kia R&D is driven by process, but not limited by it.

2025 KIA CARNIVAL MPV REDEFINED: ELEVATING MULTI-PURPOSE APPEAL WITH HYBRID POWER, SOPHISTICATED DESIGN ENHANCEMENTS AND ALLURING NEXT-GEN TECH

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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Brimming with Kia's next-generation of connected car technology, the Carnival steps into the digital age with connectivity and convenience at its core.

Key Points: 
  • Brimming with Kia's next-generation of connected car technology, the Carnival steps into the digital age with connectivity and convenience at its core.
  • Embracing the distinctive "Opposites United" design language, the Carnival confidently embodies a modern and bold appearance befitting of an SUV.
  • An available wide and contoured skid plate contrasts against the black cladding on the lower rear fascia completes the exterior redesign.
  • 2 Kia Digital Key requires an eligible Kia Connect subscription and a compatible smart device with an active data plan.

A surprising result for the Kia EV6 GT-Line RWD in AMCI Testing's latest MP6® Real World, Fast-Charge Test

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As evidenced by the amount of charging speed conversation at CES, AMCI Testing's new MP6® testing standard continues to yield valuable, and often surprising, real-world results and the industry is starting to take notice. Why? While price and charging infrastructure have been capturing headlines, charging speed is becoming an issue as the market becomes more mainstream. The mainstream market will depend more on public charging, and nobody wants to spend one more minute than they must at a charger, particularly during a Chicago winter! MP6® approximates the average ICE vehicles' 6-minute fueling time.

Key Points: 
  • While price and charging infrastructure have been capturing headlines, charging speed is becoming an issue as the market becomes more mainstream.
  • "Kia, unlike some other OEMs, has not shied away from maintaining their huge commitment and technical innovation in the creation of their EV platforms," said David Stokols, CEO of AMCI Testing's parent company, AMCI Global.
  • "Revealing all the complexities and engineering trade-offs inherent in EV design, in the MP6® charge-test interval, EV6 only placed mid-pack despite being a leader in EV."
  • AMCI Testing MP6® Leaderboard Results:

Kia Canada set to unveil the refreshed 2024 Sorento at the Montreal International Auto Show

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Monday, January 15, 2024
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TORONTO, Jan. 15, 2024 /CNW/ - The 2024 Kia Sorento will be making its debut at the Montreal International Auto Show with a bold exterior redesign, an up-scaled interior and next-generation technology.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Jan. 15, 2024 /CNW/ - The 2024 Kia Sorento will be making its debut at the Montreal International Auto Show with a bold exterior redesign, an up-scaled interior and next-generation technology.
  • The rear of the 2024 Kia Sorento has been refreshed to incorporate Kia's sophisticated design philosophy.
  • As first seen in Kia's flagship vehicle, the 2024 EV9, the 2024 Sorento features Kia's next-generation, ultramodern Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) operating system.
  • The 2024 Kia Sorento is now in production and ready for ordering at dealers across Canada and will be on display at the Montreal International Autoshow Jan 19th – 28th, 2024 for the first time in Canada.

KIA AMERICA REPORTS ALL-TIME BEST ANNUAL SALES

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- December sales of 60,275 units capped the best-ever fourth quarter for fast-growing Kia America and wrapped the greatest annual performance in company history. Kia's 2023 total of 782,451 units was up 13-percent year-over-year and 12-percent over the previous record set in 2021. In addition, the brand set an all-time record with 725,817 units sold through Kia dealers nationwide.

Key Points: 
  • - Six models achieve all-time high sales, contributing to seven consecutive years of growth in retail sales excluding fleet transactions
    - SUV and utility lineup record a 16-percent growth in sales, accounting for 72-percent of sales total
    IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- December sales of 60,275 units capped the best-ever fourth quarter for fast-growing Kia America and wrapped the greatest annual performance in company history.
  • Our rugged SUVs and innovative EVs are our greatest strength, and demand across the Kia lineup reached all-time highs in 2023," said Seungkyu (Sean) Yoon, president and CEO, Kia North America and Kia America.
  • Six Kia models set all-time annual sales records in 2023, including: Carnival (+93-percent); Niro (+26-percent); Seltos (+17-percent); Sportage (+12-percent); Telluride (+11-percent); and Forte (+7-percent).
  • In addition to the monthly sales performance, Kia America announced several initiatives, including:
    Orlando's premier downtown sports and entertainment destination – and home of the National Basketball Association's Orlando Magic – was renamed the Kia Center.

Kia Canada sets historic annual sales record before year-end

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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Top sellers in 2023 include Seltos, Sportage and Forte

Key Points: 
  • Top sellers in 2023 include Seltos, Sportage and Forte
    TORONTO, Nov. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kia has just surpassed its all-time sales record of 79,199 units delivered in 2023, beating its previous sales record in Canada before year-end and putting sales up 26.1% over this time last year.
  • The most popular models hold strong as the Kia Seltos with 17,886 units sold to date, followed by Sportage at 14,653 and Forte at 10,356, respectively, marking YTD best-ever as well for all three models.
  • Kia Canada’s EV sales are also hitting a best-ever milestone, with a YTD increase of 193.1% across its electric vehicle lineup with the Niro EV at 3,885 units sold YTD and EV6 at 2,678 units YTD, nearly tripling EV sales in 2022.
  • “The Kia brand has evolved and grown tremendously, and this year has solidified that consumers are taking notice,” says Elias El-Achhab, VP and COO of Kia Canada.