History

Kia teases first images of the fifth-generation all-new Sportage.

Kia Sorento wins best Large SUV at Women's World Car of The Year.

Kia Corporation reveals the first images of the exterior and interior design of EV6, its first dedicated battery electric vehicle (BEV).

Kia e-Niro named 'Best EV Small SUV' at the Fleet World Great British Fleet Awards.

Kia introduces Sub-£35,000 e-Niro '2' with Long Range 64KWH Battery.

Pre-reservation goes live for the Kia EV6.

Kia Niro Hybrid takes home the win for ‘Used AFV of the Year’ at the Car Dealer Used Car Awards 2020.

Kia launches KiaCharge, providing the most comprehensive access to the UK public charging network .

Kia unviels new logo, new slogan (“Movement that inspires”) and a name change to 'Kia UK' to ignite its bold transformation for the future.

A Plug-In Hybrid model completes the all-new Sorento line-up.

Kia reveals Sportage ‘JBL® Black Edition’, a stunning new limited edition.

Rafael Nadal and Kia team up to inspire children during the pandemic.

The all-new Kia Sorento tops the tables in Carbuyer’s tenth annual Best Car Awards, picking up both ‘Best Large Family Car’ and overall ‘Car of the Year’.

Kia partnerships with BP Chargemaster and Pod Point to offer Kia customers preferential terms for the provision of a homecharge point.

Kia has launched the MyKia app to give owners access to a range of new services and tools on their mobile phone.

The Sportage with 48v mild-hybrid technology has been awarded Best Medium SUV in the Business Motoring Awards 2020.

Kia reveals the fourth-generation all-new Kia Sorento

Double win for Kia at the What Car? Car of the Year Awards 2020 for Picanto and e-Niro.

Kia announces 'Plan S' strategy to spearhead transition to EV, mobility solutions by 2025.

Kia introduces new high specification e-Niro ‘4’ grade to the line-up.

Kia e-Niro wins ‘Best Electric Car’ at Business Car Awards 2019.

The Kia Soul received a perfect 100 per cent reliability rating from its owners for the 2019 What Car? Reliability Survey.

All diesel versions of the Sportage are available with a 48-volt mild hybrid system.

Kia UK has recorded its best-ever half year sales figures with 53,232 new cars delivered to customers by the end of June.

Kia and Rafa Nadal mark 15 years of collaboration.

Kia introduces the Kia XCeed, a new urban crossover utility vehicle combining compact SUV practicality and sporty packaging.

Kia's best-selling model wins two awards in one week, Sportage picks up ‘Crossover of the Year’ and 'Best Car for Towing'.

DieselCar and EcoCar Magazine have named the Kia Niro ‘Best Plug-in Hybrid’ in this year’s Top 50 list.

Kia announces crossover version of the new Ceed.

Kia becomes main sponsor of the esports league "League of Legends European Championship" (LEC).

Kia reaches 1 million cars sold since 1991.

Record European sales of 494,304 cars last year, with Kia UK contributing almost 20% of all European sales.

The all-electric e-Niro wins ‘Car of the Year’ at 2019 What Car? Car of the Year Awards.

Kia unveils the all-new Soul EV at the 2018 LA Auto Show.

Kia Sorento awarded Best Used Large SUV at What Car? Used Car Awards 2019.

Kia UK sets September record with 16,299 vehicles sold.

Public premiere for all-new Kia ProCeed with new shooting brake body style.

All-new Kia Stinger named New Car of the Year at annual awards, voted by industry judges.

Kia is the official partner of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Kia Rio wins Best Value New Car and Best Car for New Drivers at the Auto Trader New Car Awards.

Kia UK expands partnership with England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to become offical car partner.

Kia UK launches seven year ‘Kia Care’ service plans match industry leading warranty.

World debuts for all-new Kia Ceed and Ceed Sportswagon at the 2018 Geneva International Motor Show

Kia bestseller Sportage breaks the 5 million mark in total worldwide sales.

iF Design Award for Kia Stinger, Stonic and new Picanto.

Kia extends its engagement as the main sponsor of the Australian Open until 2023.

Kia UK is awarded PHEV Manufacturer of the Year at this year’s GreenFleet Awards.

Kia UK wins two awards at the Next Green Car Awards 2017 with Niro Plug-in Hybrid and Optima Sportswagon PHEV.

Kia Corporation hands over a healthcare centre in the town of Mayuge in eastern Uganda, as part of Kia’s ‘Green Light Project’ initiative

World premiere for Kia Proceed Concept at the 2017 Frankfurt International Motor Show.

Kia UK will continue to be the official partner of the England women’s cricket team for a further two years until 2020

Kia adds plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version to the Niro family and Optima Sportswagon

Kia is named as a new Official Partner of the UEFA Europa League (from season 2018/19).

Kia introduces the Stonic: an eye-catching and confident compact crossover.

Kia announces construction of a plant in India (construction start: end of 2017).

Kia UK launches a new partnership with The Children's Trust, the UK’s leading charity for children with brain injury.

Surrey County Cricket Club and Kia UK, have renewed their partnership for a further three years.

Third generation Kia Sportage wins used car of the year and best used crossover in prestigious Diesel Car Awards.

Kia UK has set yet another new record in 2016 with sales for the year totalling 89,363 a 13.8% growth compared to 2015.