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2006 MILESTONES
  • In November, Kia sells its two millionth vehicle in the United States.
  • In March, Kia Motors Corporation announces plans to open its first U.S. manufacturing plant in West Point, Ga. where production is planned to begin in 2009
  • In addition to earning a five-star crash rating from NHTSA, the second generation Sedona is the first minivan to earn the “Top Safety Pick” from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in frontal, side and rear impact crash tests. IIHS calls Sedona “the best minivan we’ve ever tested.”
  • Optima is awarded "Good" rating by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in frontal and rear impact crash tests
  • Rio and Rio5 are ranked highest in initial quality in the sub-compact car category (tie) by J.D. Power and Associates, becoming Kia’s first IQS segment winner. For more J.D. Power and Associates award information, visit www.jdpower.com
  • Kia plans to launch the all-new Rondo CUV
  • Spectra and Sportage named “Recommended Buys” by Consumer Guide
  • Amanti and Spectra receive “Most Delightful Vehicle” award from Strategic Vision
  • Rio, Optima and Sedona named “Best Bets” by Car Book
  • Sportage named one of the “Top 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000” by Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com
  • Sorento named “Best Midsize SUV” in Brandimensions’ Consumer Voice Awards

 


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