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
Why Kia?
At Kia, we give it everything, in everything we do—and it shows, as Kia is now the #1 Mass Market Brand in Initial Quality, 5 Years in a Row. From the designers, to engineers, to the factory workers, every person at Kia is committed to making our vehicles everything our drivers have come to expect.1
8 Million Vehicles Sold in the U.S.
1.1B investment in West Point, GA manufacturing plant
31 years pioneering EcoDynamic powertrain development
OUR COMMITMENT
The Kia warranty.
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 Community
Get what you give.
Kia employees love helping where there is a need. We feel grateful that so many non-profit organizations are doing amazing work to support the communities that need support the most, and we join their efforts as the best volunteers we can be.
Families Forward
Book Distribution Project
American Red Cross
Backpacks for Students Project
Families Forward “Thanksgiving Baskets” Project, November 2018
“Book Distribution” Project, August 2018
American Red Cross “Sound the Alarm” Project, March 2019
“Backpacks for Students” Project, September 2018
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 Sorento, the Official Vehicle of the College Football Hall of Fame, is proudly assembled in Georgia.1
Kia Classic Golf Tournament
The Tenth Annual Kia Classic LPGA tournament returned to the Aviara Golf Club located at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Carlsbad, California, from March 25 to 31, 2019. The Kia Classic is one of the most popular stops in the LPGA tour year after year.
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 Sorento, the Official Vehicle of the College Football Hall of Fame, is proudly assembled in Georgia.1
Kia Classic Golf Tournament
The Tenth Annual Kia Classic LPGA tournament returned to the Aviara Golf Club located at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Carlsbad, California, from March 25 to 31, 2019. The Kia Classic is one of the most popular stops in the LPGA tour year after year.
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
2019 Kia Cadenza earns 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick when equipped with optional Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist and LED headlights.1
2019 Kia Forte earns 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ when equipped with LED headlights.2
2019 Kia Niro earns 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ when equipped with optional Autonomous Emergency Braking and HID headlights.3
2019 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid earns 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ when equipped with HID headlights.4
2019 Kia Optima earns 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ when equipped with LED headlights.5
2019 Kia Stinger earns 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ when equipped with optional front crash prevention and LED headlights.6
2019 Kia Rio earns 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick when equipped with optional Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist and LED headlights.7
2019 Kia Sorento earns 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ when equipped with optional Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist and LED headlights.8
2019 Kia Rio 5-Door earns 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick when equipped with optional Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist and LED headlights.9
2020 Soul earns 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ when equipped with optional Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist and LED headlights.10
2020 Telluride earns 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick when equipped with LED headlights.11
2019 Kia Cadenza earns 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick when equipped with optional Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist and LED headlights.1
2019 Kia Forte earns 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ when equipped with LED headlights.2
2019 Kia Niro earns 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ when equipped with optional Autonomous Emergency Braking and HID headlights.3
2019 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid earns 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ when equipped with HID headlights.4
2019 Kia Optima earns 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ when equipped with LED headlights.5
2019 Kia Stinger earns 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ when equipped with optional front crash prevention and LED headlights.6
2019 Kia Rio earns 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick when equipped with optional Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist and LED headlights.7
2019 Kia Sorento earns 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ when equipped with optional Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist and LED headlights.8
2019 Kia Rio 5-Door earns 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick when equipped with optional Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist and LED headlights.9
2020 Soul earns 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ when equipped with optional Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist and LED headlights.10
2020 Telluride earns 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick when equipped with LED headlights.11
