Movement that inspires
Kia
Kia is recognised for bold Opposites United design, strong value and one of the fastest EV rollouts in the industry. It shares platforms with Hyundai but tunes its cars for a sportier character.
- Country
- South Korea
- Group
- Hyundai Motor Group
- Founded
- 1944
- Headquarters
- Seoul
Known for
- Design-led styling
- EV6 and EV9
- 7-year warranty in many markets
- Telluride family SUV
Ownership & structure
Part of the Hyundai Motor Group.
Kia model line-up16 lines
Name & badge guide
Most names identify a family; EV plus a number identifies dedicated electric cars. GT is a higher-performance derivative, GT-Line primarily a sport appearance grade, and regional engine badges sit below the model name.
Picanto
Seg AHatchback · Microcar / City Car
City car with a big-car feel.
Rio
Seg BHatchback · Supermini / Subcompact
Supermini hatch and sedan.
Ceed / Proceed / XCeed
Seg CHatchback · Compact / Small Family
European compact hatch, shooting brake and crossover.
Forte / K3
Seg CSedan · Compact / Small Family
Compact sedan.
K4
Seg CSedan · Compact / Small Family
New compact sedan replacing the Forte.
K5
Seg DSedan · Mid-size / Large Family
Mid-size sedan with coupe-like styling.
Stonic / Soul / Seltos
Seg BSUV / Crossover · Supermini / Subcompact
Subcompact crossovers with distinct personalities.
Niro
Seg CSUV / Crossover · Compact / Small Family
Hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric crossover.
Sportage
Seg JSUV / Crossover · SUV / Crossover
Compact SUV, Kia's global best seller.
Sorento
Seg JSUV / Crossover · SUV / Crossover
Mid-size SUV with hybrid options.
Telluride
Seg JSUV / Crossover · SUV / Crossover
Three-row family SUV for North America.
Mohave
Seg JSUV / Crossover · SUV / Crossover
Body-on-frame large SUV.
Carnival / Carens
Seg MMPV / Van · Multi-purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Minivan and compact MPV.
EV3
Seg CElectric · Compact / Small Family
Compact electric SUV.
EV6
Seg CElectric · Compact / Small Family
800V electric crossover, including the GT hot version.
EV9
Seg EElectric · Executive / Full-size
Three-row electric flagship SUV.
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