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Awards and Recognition

2013

Award/Accolade	Presenting Organisation	Country	Category	Type	Model
Family Car of the Year	New Straits Times/Maybank	Malaysia	Passenger	General	Cerato
Best Design	Live Life Drive Car of the Year	Malaysia	Passenger	General	Optima K5

2012

Award/Accolade	Presenting Organisation	Country	Category	Type	Model
People's Choice Category	New Straits Times/Maybank	Malaysia	Passenger	General	Optima K5

2011

Award/Accolade	Presenting Organisation	Country	Category	Type	Model
Debut Model of the Year	Frost & Sullivan Malaysia Excellence Awards	Malaysia	Passenger	General	Forte
Family Car of the Year	New Straits Times/Maybank	Malaysia	Passenger	General	Forte
Small/Midsize SUV	Autocar Asean	Malaysia	Passenger	General	Sportage
Midsize SUV	Live Life Drive Car of the Year	Malaysia	Passenger	General	Sportage
Large SUV	Live Life Drive Car of the Year	Malaysia	Passenger	General	Sorento
Manufacturer of the Year	Live Life Drive Car of the Year	Malaysia	Passenger	General	KIA

Nov-10

Award/Accolade	Presenting Organisation	Country	Category	Type	Model
Winner in the Compact Sedan category	Autocar ASEAN	Malaysia	Passenger	General	Forte
Winner in the Family Car segment	New Straits Times/Maybank	Malaysia	Passenger	General	Forte
Winner in the People's Choice category	New Straits Times/Maybank	Malaysia	Passenger	General	Forte

Oct-10

Award/Accolade	Presenting Organisation	Country	Category	Type	Model
Excellence in Growth Award	Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Automotive Awards	Singapore	N/A	Corporate	N/A

Sep-10

Award/Accolade	Presenting Organisation	Country	Category	Type	Model
5-Star Crash Safety Rating	ANCAP	Australia	Passenger	Safety	Soul
Best in the Business	Retail Motor Industry Francise Dealer Attitude Survey	UK	N/A	Corporate	N/A
ISO 14040	T��V Nord	Germany	SUV	Eco	Sportage

Aug-10

Award/Accolade	Presenting Organisation	Country	Category	Type	Model
2010 Top 10 Back-to-School Cars	KBB.com	USA	Passenger	General	Soul
2010 Top Safety Pick	IIHS	USA	SUV	Safety	Sportage
Best Supermini	Auto Express	UK	Passenger	General	Venga
Best SUV	Jornal do Carro	Brazil	SUV	Value	Sorento
Best Utility Vehicle for 2011	Le Guide de l�۪auto	Canada	SUV	General	Sportage

Jul-10

Award/Accolade	Presenting Organisation	Country	Category	Type	Model
7 Seater Compact SUV of the Year	C! Magazine	Philippines	SUV	COTY	Sorento
ALG residual value ratings ��Best in Class�۪	ALG	USA	SUV	Value	Sportage
Best Value for Money Family Car	Asian Auto Magazine	Malaysia	Passenger	Value	Forte
Carbon Footprint Certificate	Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute	Korea	SUV	Eco	Sportage
Most Reliable New Car	Which? Car	UK	Passenger	Quilty	Picanto (Morning)

Jun-10

Award/Accolade	Presenting Organisation	Country	Category	Type	Model
10 Best Dark Horse Cars of 2010	Edmunds.com	USA	Passenger	Value	Sedona (Carnival)
Best MPV	Practical Caravan-What Car?	UK	Passenger	General	Sedona (Carnival)

May-10

Award/Accolade	Presenting Organisation	Country	Category	Type	Model
2009 Best Compact Family Sedan	Arabeety Automotive Magazine	Egypt	Passenger	General	Forte
2009 Car of the Year	Arabeety Automotive Magazine	Egypt	Passenger	General	Forte
Best Creative (Silver)	Effie Awards	Singapore	Passenger	Communication	Forte
Consumers' Top Rated (Sedan Under $15,000)	Edmunds.com	USA	Passenger	General	Forte
Entry Level Car of the Year	On Wheels Magazine	Nigeria	Passenger	General	Rio
Lower Medium Car Segment	J.D. Power & Associates	UK	Passenger	Quality	cee'd
Top 15 Best Family Cars	Edmunds.com & Parents Magazine	USA	Passenger	Value	Soul
Top Safety Pick	IIHS	USA	SUV	Safety	Sorento

Apr-10

Award/Accolade	Presenting Organisation	Country	Category	Type	Model
Car of the Year	Wheels Asia	Singapore	Passenger	General	Forte
Import Winner	Auto Bild	Germany	SUV	General	Sorento

Mar-10

Award/Accolade	Presenting Organisation	Country	Category	Type	Model
Best Bet	The Car Book	USA	SUV	Safety	Borrego (Mohave)
Best Cars 2010	Carro Auto Magazine	Brazil	Crossover	COTY	Soul
Highest Ranking Auto Manufacturer Website	J.D. Power & Associates	USA	N/A	Communication	N/A
red dot design award	red dot	Germany	Crossover	Design	Venga

Feb-10

Award/Accolade	Presenting Organisation	Country	Category	Type	Model
Best Diesel	Motors North	UK	Passenger	General	Cee'd
Best Value of the Year	Ukrainian Automotive Journalists Club	Ukraine	Passenger	General	Forte

Jan-10

Award/Accolade	Presenting Organisation	Country	Category	Type	Model
Best Family Cars Under $20,000	About.com	USA	Passenger	Value	Cee'd
Best Hatchback of 2010	Cars.com	USA	Crossover	General	Soul
Best New Cars of 2010	About.com	USA	Passenger	General	Forte
Best Overall Value	MotherProof.com	USA	Crossover	Value	Soul
Best Small Car	Wheels	UAE	Crossover	General	Soul
Korean Auto Brand of the Year	Nigerian Auto Media	Nigeria	N/A	Corporate	N/A
Manufacturer Web Sites Satisfying New-Vehicle Shoppers	J.D. Power & Associates	USA	N/A	Communication	N/A
Small Car of the Year	FAMA Magazine	USA	Passenger	General	Soul
Top Recommended	Edmunds.com	USA	Passenger	General	Sedona (Carnival)
Top Recommended	Edmunds.com	USA	Crossover	General	Soul

Dec-09

Award/Accolade	Presenting Organisation	Country	Category	Type	Model
Best Ads of 2009	PETA	USA	Crossover	Communication	Soul
Best Automobile 2009	La Tercera	Chile	Crossover	General	Soul
Best Brand of the Year	La Tercera	Chile	N/A	Corporate	N/A
Best Design of the Year	Ministry of Knowledge Economy	Korea	Passenger	Design	Soul
Car of the Year	Wheels Weekly	Malaysia	Passenger	General	Forte
Car of the Year	NADAguides.com	USA	Passenger	General	Forte
Carbon Footprint Certificate	Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute	Korea	Passenger	Eco	Cadenaza (K7)
iF Product Design Award	iF Design Awards	Germany	Passenger	Design	Venga
Most Improved Automaker in North America	Autotropolis	USA	N/A	Corporate	N/A
People's Choice People Mover	Carsales Network	Australia	Passenger	Value	Sedona (Carnival)
Safest Car of 2009	Ministry of Land, Transport & Maritime Affairs	Korea	Crossover	Safety	Soul
SUV of the Year	Autocar Magazine	New Zealand	SUV	General	Sorento
Top 5 SUVs List	Toronto Star	Canada	SUV	General	Soul
Top 5 SUVs List	Toronto Star	Canada	SUV	General	Soul
Top Ten Automotive Development for 2009	Korea Auutomobile Manufacturers Association	Korea	Passenger	Eco	Forte

Nov-09

Award/Accolade	Presenting Organisation	Country	Category	Type	Model
Best Buy	Consumer Digest	USA	Crossover	Value	Soul
Best Buy	Consumer Digest	USA	Passenger	Value	Sedona (Carnival)
Super Value	Active Network, Inc.	USA	Crossover	Value	Soul
Third Place - Fuel Efficiency	Asian Auto - Mudah.my	Malaysia	Compact City Car	Fuel Efficiency	Picanto (Morning)
Top Safety Pick	IIHS	USA	Passenger	Safety	Soul

Oct-09

Award/Accolade	Presenting Organisation	Country	Category	Type	Model
2010 Automotive Excellence Award	Popular Mechanics	USA	Crossover	General	Soul
Best of 2009 Orange County Auto Show	Orange County Auto Show	USA	Passenger	General	Forte
Best Value Car: People Mover	Wheels Magazine	Australia	MPV	Value	Rondo (Carens)
Best Value Car: Small/Medium ($26,000-$31,000)	Wheels Magazine	Australia	Crossover	Value	Soul
Best Warranty	AutoBild	Germany	N/A	Safety	N/A
CotY (Fleet)	CotY	Czech	Fleet	General	cee'd
Top 20 Cheapest Cars to Insure	Autobytel.com/MyRide.com	USA	SUV	Value	Sportage
Top 20 Cheapest Cars to Insure	Autobytel.com/MyRide.com	USA	Passenger	Value	Optima (Magentis)

Sep-09

Award/Accolade	Presenting Organisation	Country	Category	Type	Model
Great and Safe Rides for Teens	AutoWeek Magazine	USA	Crossover	General	Soul
Most Researched	CarFax.com	USA	MPV	Communication	Rondo (Carens)
Top 10 Green Cars at Frankfurt	Green Car Website	UK	MPV	Eco	Venga
Towcar of the Year	Caravan Club	UK	Crossover	Quality	Soul
UK Automotive Company for 2010	Institute of Transport Management	UK	N/A	Corporate	N/A

Aug-09

Award/Accolade	Presenting Organisation	Country	Category	Type	Model
5-Star Crash Safety Rating	Euro-NCAP (Europe)	Germany	SUV	Safety	Sorento
Best MPV	CIMB Preferred and Get A Car	Malaysia	MPV	General	Rondo (Carens)
Car of the Month	NADAguides.com	USA	Passenger	Design	Forte
Most Exciting Cars of 2010	TIME.com	USA	Passenger	Design	Soul
Top 10 Back To School Car	Kelly Blue Book	USA	Crossover	General	Soul
Top 10 Pet-Friendly Vehicle	Edmunds.com	USA	SUV	Safety	Borrego (Mohave)
Top Safety Pick	IIHS	USA	Crossover	Safety	Soul

Jul-09

Award/Accolade	Presenting Organisation	Country	Category	Type	Model
Best New MPV	Which? Driver Survey 2009	UK	Crossover	Safety	Soul
Car Franchise of the Year	MotorTrader	UK	N/A	Communication	N/A
Mid-size People Carrier of the Year	C! Magazine	Philippines	MPV	General	Sedona (Carnival)
Most Reliable Used Car	Which? Driver Survey 2009	UK	Passenger	Quality	Picanto (Morning)
Top 10 Most Underrated Car	MSN Autos	USA	Passenger	Value	Rio

Jun-09

Award/Accolade	Presenting Organisation	Country	Category	Type	Model
2009 Concept Truck of the Year	North American International Auto Show (NAIAS)	USA	SUV	Design	Soul'ster
Best In-Game Promotion	Toronto Football Club	Canada	SUV	Communication	Borrego (Mohave)
Best Model of the Year	Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Automotive Awards	Korea	Passenger	General	Forte
Best Value-for-Money Model of the Year	Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Automotive Awards	Indonesia	Passenger	Value	Picanto (Morning)
Best Value-for-Money Model of the Year	Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Automotive Awards	Korea	Passenger	Value	Picanto (Morning)
Coolest New Cars Under $18,000	Kelly Blue Book	USA	Passenger	Design	Soul
Ideal Vehicle Awards (Compact Crossover)	AutoPacific	USA	SUV	General	Sportage
Top SUV $25,000-35,000	Edmunds.com	USA	SUV	Value	Borrego (Mohave)

May-09

Award/Accolade	Presenting Organisation	Country	Category	Type	Model
5-Star Crash Safety Rating	NHTSA	USA	Passenger	Safety	Soul
5-Star Crash Safety Rating	Euro-NCAP (Europe)	Belgium	Crossover	Safety	Soul
Best New SUV	Kiplinger's Personal Finance	USA	SUV	Value	Borrego (Mohave)
Top Compact Crossover SUV	Auto Pacific	USA	SUV	Consumer	Sportage

May 2009 "Budget City Car of the Year"

Award/Accolade	Presenting Organisation	Country	Category	Type	Model
Best Value	Texas Auto Writers Association"	USA	Passenger	Value	Soul

May 2009 "Small SUV of the Year"

Award/Accolade	Presenting Organisation	Country	Category	Type	Model
Business of the Year	Irvine Chamber of Commerce/City of Irvine"	USA	N/A	Corporate	N/A

Apr-09

Award/Accolade	Presenting Organisation	Country	Category	Type	Model
Best C-segment	Driver Power	UK	Passenger	Customer	ce'ed
Best in Show	MSN Autos	USA	Passenger	General	Koup
GOODY	PETA	USA	N/A	Communication	Soul
Grooviest Interior / Interior of the Year	Ward's AutoWorld	USA	Crossover	Design	Soul
Interior of the Year	Ward's Auto	USA	Passenger	Design	Soul

Mar-09

Award/Accolade	Presenting Organisation	Country	Category	Type	Model
red dot' Design Award (honourable mention)	red dot'	Germany	Crossover	Customer	Soul
5 Great Deals' List	Kelly Blue Book	USA	SUV	Value	Borrego (Mohave)
Best Family Cars for Downsizing	MSN Autos	USA	Passenger	Value	Rondo (Carens)Soul
Best New Model	Fast Car Magazine	UK	Crossover	Design	Soul
Customer Service	BPA Automotive Review	UK	N/A	Consumer	N/A
Marketing	BPA Automotive Review	UK	N/A	Communication	N/A
Top 10 Cars for Less Than $15,000	MSN Autos	USA	Passenger	Value	Cerator (Spectra)
Top 10 Cars for Less Than $15,000	MSN Autos	USA	Passenger	Value	Rio
Best Car Buy	NADAguides.com	USA	Passenger	General	Rondo (Carens)
Best Car Buy	NADAguides.com	USA	SUV	Design	Sportage
Best in Class Sport Utility Vehicle $25,000-$35,000	NEMPA 2009 Winter Vehicle Awards	USA	SUV	General	Borrego (Mohave)
Best Vehicles for Carpooling	Forbes.com	USA	Passenger	Safety	Optima (Magentis)
Car Maker of the Year	AM Magazine	UK	N/A	Corporate	N/A
Greenest Vehicles of 2009	ACEEE	USA	Passenger	Eco	Rio
Power List	Motor Trend Magazine	USA	N/A	Corporate	N/A
Top 100 in Quality & Reliability	L'Automobile	France	Passenger	Quality	ce'ed

Jan-09

Award/Accolade	Presenting Organisation	Country	Category	Type	Model
Autorating	Autocentre	Ukraine	MPV	Sales	Rondo (Carens)
Autorating	Autocentre	Ukraine	MPV	COTY2	Rondo (Carens)

Dec-08

Award/Accolade	Presenting Organisation	Country	Category	Type	Model
10 Best Engines List	Ward's Auto	USA	SUV	Engineering	Borrego (Mohave)
2008 Automobile of the Year and People's Choice Mini Van	Petron 2008 Auto Focus People's Choice Awards	Philippines	MPV	COTY	Rondo (Carens)
2008 People's Choice Sedan Sub-Compact	Petron 2008 Auto Focus People's Choice Awards	Philippines	Passenger	COTY2	Picanto (Morning)
Best Hatchback (Year's Best Awards)	AutoBild	Denmark	Passenger	COTY2	ce'ed
Best Wagon (Year's Best Awards)	AutoBild	Denmark	Passenger	COTY2	ce'ed
Car of the Year 2008	Auto Mundial	UK	Passenger	COTY	ce'ed
SmartWay Certification Mark	US EPA Certified	USA	Passenger	Eco	Rio
Value for Money Champion	Planet 4x4	UK	SUV	Value	Sportage

Nov-08

Award/Accolade	Presenting Organisation	Country	Category	Type	Model
Basic Sub-Compact Car of the Year	CAGI	Philippines	Passenger	COTY2	Picanto (Morning)
Best Buy	Consumers Digest	USA	MPV	General	Sedona (Carnival)
Best Buy	Consumer Guide	USA	MPV	Value	Rondo (Carens)
Best Kept Secret	Autobytel.com/ MyRide.com	USA	SUV	General	Borrego (Mohave)
Best People Mover	Drive	Australia	MPV	COTY2	Rondo (Carens)
Car Company of the Year	Autocar	UK	N/A	Corporate	N/A
Compact Van & MPV Car of the Year	CAGI	Philippines	MPV	COTY2	Rondo (Carens)

2014

Award/Accolade	Presenting Organisation	Country	Category	Type	Model
SUV 4X4 of the year	News Straits Times / Maybank	Malaysia	Passenger	General	Sportage