Kia Motors comes out on top of the World Car Awards, with the 2020 Telluride crowned World Car of the Year.1
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Why Kia?Why Kia?
Our 6th straight year as the #1 mass market brand in initial quality is all because of you. It's your surveys that count, and we can't say thank you enough. We'll continue to give it everything so that you can always have the quality that you deserve.1
8 Million Vehicles Sold in the U.S.
1.1B investment in West Point, GA manufacturing plant
31 years pioneering Alternative Fuel powertrain development
Why Kia?
OUR GUARANTEE
The Kia warranty.
From design to technology, materials to safety features, Kia continues to innovate and upgrade our entire lineup. We believe in the outstanding quality and durability of every new Kia that rolls off the assembly line. And we back that confidence with our industry-leading Kia 10-year/100,000-mile warranty program.1
OUR HISTORY
A history of innovation.Kia Motors brought its innovative approach and bold commitment to quality in auto manufacturing to the United States in 1994. And we haven’t stopped growing.
1944
Kia Motors Corporation is founded as a manufacturer of steel tubing and bicycle parts.
1962
Production of Korea’s first truck, the K-360, begins.
1994
Kia officially enters the U.S. market and moves into corporate offices in Irvine, California.
2003
Kia sells its one millionth vehicle in the U.S. and opens Kia Design Center in Irvine, California.
2006
Kia Motors announces plans to open its first U.S. manufacturing plant in West Point, Georgia.
2011
The Optima Hybrid makes its U.S. debut, with a full parallel hybrid powertrain.
2019
Kia released the 2020 Telluride midsize SUV.
Our commitment to inclusion & diversity.
At Kia, we believe in building great cars while building an inclusive culture in which the diversity of our team members, dealers, customers and partners is a key ingredient to sustained success. We are committed to working hard so that we can consistently demonstrate how we support this vision through all we do. We believe that when we give it everything, we can achieve anything.
OUR COMMUNITY
Making a difference.
Kia team members love helping where there is a need. We are passionate about supporting non-profit organizations that are connected to our community, dealerships, and customers.
Families Forward
Working Wardrobes' Military Spouses
HomeAid OC
Pacific Marine Mammal Center
Kia volunteers at Families Forward helping to stuff backpacks with supplies for Back to School.
August 2019
Kia volunteers at Families Forward helping to stuff backpacks with supplies for Back to School.
August 2019
Kia volunteers ready to host Working Wardrobes' Military Spouses event.
May 2019
Kia volunteers ready to host Working Wardrobes' Military Spouses event.
May 2019
Kia volunteers helping HomeAid OC repair the home of a community service member.
September 2019
Kia volunteers helping HomeAid OC repair the home of a community service member.
September 2019
Kia volunteers helping the Pacific Marine Mammal Center clean up a beach.
October 2019
Kia volunteers helping the Pacific Marine Mammal Center clean up a beach.
October 2019
OUR PASSION
Fueling the spirit of competition.
NBA Partnership
We're honored to be associated with this incredible game because, just like you, we're fans too. This is why we're so proud to call ourselves the Official Automotive Partner of the NBA.1
College Football Hall of Fame
As a Founding Partner of the College Football Hall of Fame and Chick-fil-A Fan Experience, we are proud of our association with the hall and with the Atlanta, Georgia community. The Kia Telluride, the Official Vehicle of the College Football Hall of Fame, is proudly assembled in Georgia.1
Kia Classic Golf Tournament
One of the most popular stops on the LPGA tour year after year, the Eleventh Annual Kia Classic LPGA tournament will return to the Aviara Golf Club located at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Carlsbad, California, spring of 2021. Stay tuned for more updates.
NBA Partnership
We're honored to be associated with this incredible game because, just like you, we're fans too. This is why we're so proud to call ourselves the Official Automotive Partner of the NBA.1
College Football Hall of Fame
As a Founding Partner of the College Football Hall of Fame and Chick-fil-A Fan Experience, we are proud of our association with the hall and with the Atlanta, Georgia community. The Kia Telluride, the Official Vehicle of the College Football Hall of Fame, is proudly assembled in Georgia.1
Kia Classic Golf Tournament
One of the most popular stops on the LPGA tour year after year, the Eleventh Annual Kia Classic LPGA tournament will return to the Aviara Golf Club located at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Carlsbad, California, spring of 2021. Stay tuned for more updates.
Safety
Help for the unexpected.
Kia's vehicle lineup has collected numerous top safety and quality awards, from a variety of industry organizations. We work tirelessly to ensure that vehicle safety features are designed to help our drivers handle or avoid the unexpected.
2020 Soul EX shown with optional features. Not all optional features available on all trims. Some features may vary.
Image shown for illustration only.
Safety Awards
2020 Forte earns 2020 IIHS Top Safety Pick when equipped with optional Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist and LED headlights.1
2020 Sportage earns 2020 IIHS Top Safety Pick when equipped with LED headlights.2
2020 Sorento earns 2020 IIHS Top Safety Pick when equipped with optional Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist and LED headlights.3
2020 Stinger earns 2020 IIHS Top Safety Pick when equipped with optional Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist and LED headlights.4
2020 Soul earns 2020 IIHS Top Safety Pick when equipped with optional Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist and LED headlights.5
2019 Kia Cadenza earns 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick when equipped with optional Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist and LED headlights.6
2019 Kia Niro earns 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ when equipped with optional Autonomous Emergency Braking and HID headlights.7
2019 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid earns 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ when equipped with HID headlights.8
2019 Kia Rio earns 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick when equipped with optional Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist and LED headlights.9
2019 Kia Rio 5-Door earns 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick when equipped with optional Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist and LED headlights.10
2020 Telluride earns 2020 IIHS Top Safety Pick when equipped with LED headlights.11
2020 Forte earns 2020 IIHS Top Safety Pick when equipped with optional Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist and LED headlights.1
2020 Sportage earns 2020 IIHS Top Safety Pick when equipped with LED headlights.2
2020 Sorento earns 2020 IIHS Top Safety Pick when equipped with optional Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist and LED headlights.3
2020 Stinger earns 2020 IIHS Top Safety Pick when equipped with optional Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist and LED headlights.4
2020 Soul earns 2020 IIHS Top Safety Pick when equipped with optional Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist and LED headlights.5
2019 Kia Cadenza earns 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick when equipped with optional Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist and LED headlights.6
2019 Kia Niro earns 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ when equipped with optional Autonomous Emergency Braking and HID headlights.7
2019 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid earns 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ when equipped with HID headlights.8
2019 Kia Rio earns 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick when equipped with optional Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist and LED headlights.9
2019 Kia Rio 5-Door earns 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick when equipped with optional Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist and LED headlights.10
2020 Telluride earns 2020 IIHS Top Safety Pick when equipped with LED headlights.11
