History of Kia, 1944-1990

  • 70 years of progress and innovation

    HISTORY

    70 years of progress and innovation

History of Kia

  • 1987
    10

    The midsize Concord sedan starts production.

    7

    Kia's export exceeds 100 million dollars.

    1

    The Pride sets foot on U.S. soil.

  • 1980
    9

    The one ton diesel Bongo starts production.

  • 1974
    10

    The passenger car Brisa is unveiled.

  • 1973
    8

    The Brisa pickup starts production.

    6

    The Sohari Plant opens.

  • 1962
    1

    The three wheeler K-360 starts production.

  • 1957
    7

    Korea's first 1,000 ton press is installed.

    5

    The Shiheung Plant opens.

  • 1952
    4

    The Samchully, Korea's first bicycle, is unveiled. The company is renamed Kia Industries.

  • 1945
    4

    Kia's second plant opens in Busan.

    1

    Kia's first plant opens in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul.

  • 1944
    12

    Kyungsung Precision Industry, the origin of Kia, is founded.