KIA TELLURIDE WINS 2020 NORTH AMERICAN UTILITY VEHICLE OF THE YEAR

Game-Changing SUV Takes Coveted Award

• Telluride’s style, ride experience, technology, quality and value are among many factors that won over North American Car of the Year jurors
• Award locks down Kia’s place in the top tier of world automakers

DETROIT, Mich., January 13, 2020 — Today, the Kia Telluride was named 2020 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year^TM by the distinguished North American Car of the Year jury (NACTOY).¹  This first-time honor for the Kia brand caps an unprecedented number of awards for Kia’s three-row SUV from major consumer and enthusiast publications since the Telluride appeared in dealerships early last year.

“We are immensely proud of Telluride capturing North American Utility of the Year^TM,” said Sean Yoon, CEO of Kia Motors North America. “It solidifies years of effort on behalf of every Kia employee to build vehicles consumers desire and industry experts value. Winning the North American Utility Vehicle of the Year^TM is an honor that marks Kia’s arrival in the top tier of the world’s automotive manufacturers.”

NACTOY jurors voted Telluride number one after spending months of deliberation, including test drives, comparisons and other evaluations. To be eligible, vehicles must be all-new or substantially new and must be available at dealerships close to the announcement of the awards. The Telluride prevailed over a field of 12 semi-finalists and three finalists in the utility category.

“The Kia Telluride makes owning an SUV look cool while offering the smooth ride and rich interior of a luxury vehicle without the luxury price,” said Kirk Bell, NACTOY secretary-treasurer.

The Telluride continues to be one of Kia Motors America’s best-selling vehicles. Since going on sale, nearly 60,000 Tellurides have been sold and demand continues to outpace supply. Conceived, designed, developed, and assembled in the U.S. specifically for the U.S. market in West Point, Georgia, Telluride is the first Kia vehicle to be exported from the United States.

About Kia Motors America

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America has been the highest ranked mass market brand in initial quality for five consecutive years according to J.D. Power**, and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands by Interbrand.  Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.*

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*The Telluride, Sorento and Optima (excluding Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid) are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

** Kia received the lowest rate of reported problems among mass market brands in the J.D. Power 2015-19 U.S. Initial Quality Studies of new vehicle owners’ experiences with their own vehicle after 90 days of ownership. Visit jdpower.com/awards for more details.

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² Kia received the lowest rate of reported problems among mass market brands in the J.D. Power 2015-19 U.S. Initial Quality Studies of new vehicle owners’ experiences with their own vehicle after 90 days of ownership. Visit jdpower.com/awards for more details.

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KIA MOTORS AMERICA ANNOUNCES DECEMBER SALES

Kia Achieves Highest Annual Sales Since 2016

• Sportage SUV posts best-ever annual sales for the second consecutive year
• More than 58,000 Telluride SUVs sold within first 11 months of availability

IRVINE, Calif., January 3, 2020 – Kia Motors America today announced December sales of 51,229 units, an 8-percent increase over the same period last year. Kia sold 615,338 units in 2019, up 4.4-percent over last year and the third-best yearly sales performance in company history.  Notably, Kia retail sales were up 7.4-percent in a down market, while fleet sales were at their lowest volume since 2014.

The unprecedented consumer interest in Telluride boosted Kia’s sales and demand for the model continues to outpace supply more than 11 months after its introduction. In addition, the ever-popular Sportage SUV posted best-ever annual sales for the second year in a row.

In terms of key awards and accolades, Telluride was named the “2020 SUV of the Year” by Motor Trend magazine and was also named a “Best Buy” on KBB.com. Telluride was also one of Car and Driver magazine’s “10Best” Models of 2019 and is a finalist for the coveted North American Utility Vehicle of The Year Award (NACOTY).  And thanks to a robust SUV model lineup, Kia was also named “Best SUV Brand” by U.S. News & World Report.

“This past year was truly historic for the Kia brand. The automotive market is constricting, yet Kia’s retail sales are up and our fleet sales are at their lowest point since 2014,” noted Bill Peffer, vice president, sales operations, Kia Motors America. “Telluride captured consumer attention, but our entire world-class model lineup kept consumers interested in the brand and propelled Kia’s sales  growth. We look forward to continuing this momentum into the New Year starting with the all-new 2021 Seltos SUV going on sale during the first quarter.”

About Kia Motors America

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America has been the highest ranked mass market brand in initial quality for five consecutive years according to J.D. Power**, and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands by Interbrand.  Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.*

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*The Telluride, Sorento and Optima (excluding Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid) are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

** Kia received the lowest rate of reported problems among mass market brands in the J.D. Power 2015-19 U.S. Initial Quality Studies of new vehicle owners’ experiences with their own vehicle after 90 days of ownership. Visit jdpower.com/awards for more details.

	MONTH OF DECEMBER		YEAR-TO-DATE
Model	2019	2018	2019	2018
Rio	2,144	1,608	24,961	22,975
Forte	7,635	7,709	95,609	101,890
Optima	7,141	7,809	96,623	101,603
Cadenza	237	198	1,630	4,507
Stinger	1,034	1,289	13,861	16,806
K900	30	55	390	354
Soul	6,932	10,128	98,033	104,709
Niro	2,284	2,006	24,467	28,232
Sportage	8,426	6,998	89,278	82,823
Sorento	7,319	8,502	95,951	107,846
Telluride	6,496	N/A	58,604	N/A
Sedona	1,551	1,126	15,931	17,928
Total	51,229	47,428	615,338	589,673

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KIA SWEEPS INTELLICHOICE CPO AWARDS

First Time Since 2011 that One Brand has Won All Three Certified Pre-Owned Categories

• Kia wins on strength of its Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program, overall cost of ownership and comprehensive warranty
• Award-winning pre-owned vehicles contribute to Kia’s overall recent success in auto market

IRVINE, Calif., December 19, 2019 - Kia is best in all three “Popular” categories in the annual IntelliChoice Certified Pre-Owned awards. In the first sweep since 2011, Kia received top honors in Best Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Program, Best Used Cost of Ownership and Best CPO Warranty Program.

“While Kia is emerging as one of the world’s best automakers with models such as the Stinger sedan, Niro EV and Telluride SUV, it is also proving itself to be one of the best Certified Pre-Owned brands,” says Michael Cole, president, Kia Motors America. “We’re thrilled to be recognized by an organization like IntelliChoice, with its reputation for thorough research and industry knowledge.”

Kia won in the Best Certified Pre-Owned Program, Popular category, which represents non-luxury vehicles with an overall median MSRP of under $42,000. IntelliChoice, a MotorTrend Group subsidiary, looks at nine aspects of manufacturers' certified pre-owned vehicle programs including: extended manufacturer warranties; title verification; certification inspection process; roadside assistance; special financing; return and exchange policies; dealer compliance; market penetration and used vehicle cost of ownership. This is Kia’s fourth win in this category, having won previously in 2016, 2017, and 2018.

Kia is also number one in the Best Used Cost of Ownership, Popular category, awarded on strong used car brand value and CPO sales market penetration. IntelliChoice identified the Soul and Forte sedan as standouts in this category.

Kia also took the top spot in the Best Certified Pre-Owned Car Warranties, Popular category, based on Kia’s 10 year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty, plus 1 year/12,000 miles of comprehensive platinum coverage for CPO vehicles.

“Used Kia vehicles have seen a marked improvement in their used ownership cost values this year over the numbers calculated in last year’s analysis,” says Debbie Eldridge, IntelliChoice database analyst. “They rank in the top three for improvement in four of the seven ownership cost areas: financing, insurance, maintenance and in depreciation — where they score number one in improvement. These excellent ownership cost results along with a steady offering of special financing rates made the difference for Kia this year.”

About Kia Motors America

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America has been the highest ranked mass market brand in initial quality for five consecutive years according to J.D. Power¹ and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands by Interbrand. Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.*

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¹Kia received the lowest rate of reported problems among mass market brands in the J.D. Power 2015-19 U.S. Initial Quality Studies of new vehicle owners’ experiences with their own vehicle after 90 days of ownership. Visit jdpower.com/awards for more details.

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KIA TELLURIDE WINS 2020 EDMUNDS TOP RATED AWARD

Big and Bold Telluride Named Top Rated SUV

• Awards represent the “gold standard of automotive excellence”
• Telluride’s style and value earned high marks in its category

IRVINE, Calif., December 11, 2019 – The Kia Telluride has earned a 2020 Edmunds Top Rated Award, taking the win in its category to earn the title of Top Rated SUV. 

“We ‘gave it everything’ during each phase of the Telluride’s development, making sure that quality and attention to detail were second to none,” said Michael Cole, president, Kia Motors America (KMA). “For the esteemed Edmunds experts to recognize the Telluride as one of the best vehicles on the road today is a grand achievement and yet another validation of Kia’s commitment to building world-class vehicles.”

The 2020 Edmunds Top Rated Awards honor the overall best vehicles of the year based on their extensive vehicle testing and rating process. An Edmunds Top Rated Award represents the “gold standard of automotive excellence” and signifies that a vehicle is one of the best-of-the-best on the road today. Rather than honoring the newest vehicles - which may not be available yet - Edmunds Top Rated provides a list of the seven best vehicles that shoppers can actually buy now.

 “Stylish, roomy and practical, Kia hit it out of the park with the 2020 Telluride. Not only does it drive well, but it looks and feels like a luxury SUV without the high price tag,” said Alistair Weaver, Edmunds editor-in-chief.  “No other SUV in its class is as comprehensively accomplished as the Telluride, which is why it is our Top Rated SUV of the year.”

Kia’s popular three-row SUV has earned lots of praise for its rugged looking exterior, modern cabin, and available features offered on higher priced luxury vehicles. Designed with families in mind, the Telluride is also available with family friendly systems¹ such as Rear Occupant Alert with Ultrasonic Sensors², Driver Talk, Quiet Mode and more.

About Kia Motors America

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America has been the highest ranked mass market brand in initial quality for five consecutive years according to J.D. Power**, and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands by Interbrand.  Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.*

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*The Telluride, Sorento and Optima (excluding Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid) are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

 

** Kia received the lowest rate of reported problems among mass market brands in the J.D. Power 2015-19 U.S. Initial Quality Studies of new vehicle owners’ experiences with their own vehicle after 90 days of ownership. Visit jdpower.com/awards for more details.

 

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¹ These features are not substitutes for safe driving, and may not detect all objects surrounding vehicle. Always drive safely and use caution.

² Rear Occupant Alert is not a substitute for one’s attention and may not detect all movement within the vehicle. Always check the vehicle interior when exiting the vehicle.

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2020 KIA TELLURIDE NAMED SUV OF THE YEAR BY HISPANIC MOTOR PRESS FOUNDATION

Kia's Big, Bold and Boxy SUV Outperforms the Competition and Takes Top Honors

IRVINE, California, December 4, 2019 -- Its sophisticated style, refined handling and high value proposition are just some of the qualities that contributed to the 2020 Kia Telluride being named “SUV of the Year” by the Hispanic Motor Press Foundation. Kia’s largest and most capable SUV was recognized for offering the space, comfort, technology, luxury and safety ideal for today's Latino family.

"Since its debut earlier this year, the Telluride has been an undeniable success, drawing a high number of new consumers to the Kia brand," said Michael Cole, president, Kia Motors America. "Winning the Hispanic Motor Press Foundation's SUV of the Year award is an honor and testament to how, in addition to offering the best value, Kia has become a world-class car manufacturer."

Designed in California and assembled in Georgia, the 2020 Telluride’s bold and boxy shape and sophisticated exterior accents convey a spirit of adventure and possibility. That sentiment is strengthened by its engineering, delivering an enjoyable and confidence-inspiring driving experience both on- and off-road.

"This vehicle raises the bar in a segment with already excellent choices. For the larger family, Telluride offers plenty of space with a very modern and bright interior,” said Ricardo Rodriguez-Long, president, Hispanic Motor Press Association. "The build quality is high, the interior fit and finish is top-notch and the power train has proven itself compared to other vehicles. It has a great overall package that is backed by one of the industry’s best warranties. We highly recommend the Kia Telluride as the best all-around option."

The Hispanic Motor Press Foundation jury panel is comprised of Hispanic automotive journalists, bloggers, content creators and industry influencers selected by the organization’s advisory board. More than twenty automotive experts handpicked every year along with one jury director form the panel. The jury panel evaluates the vehicles from their perspective, keeping the Hispanic audience’s preferences foremost in their minds.

About Kia Motors America

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America has been the highest ranked mass market brand in initial quality for five consecutive years according to J.D. Power**, and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands by Interbrand.  Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.*

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*The Telluride, Sorento and Optima (excluding Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid) are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

** Kia received the lowest rate of reported problems among mass market brands in the J.D. Power 2015-19 U.S. Initial Quality Studies of new vehicle owners’ experiences with their own vehicle after 90 days of ownership. Visit jdpower.com/awards for more details.

 

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KIA MOTORS AMERICA ANNOUNCES NOVEMBER SALES

Best-Ever Monthly Sales Total for Telluride; Strongest November Performance for Sportage in Company History

IRVINE, Calif., December 3, 2019 – Kia Motors America today announced November sales of 50,504 units, a 12-percent increase over the same period last year, with year-to-date sales up 4-percent. November marked the highest monthly sales for the Telluride SUV with 6,824 units sold and the best-ever November performance for Sportage, with 8,125 units sold, a 17-percent increase over the same period last year. In addition, sales of the Sorento SUV were up 11-percent over the same period last year.

“On the strength of best-ever monthly sales for Telluride and the strongest November sales performance for Sportage, Kia continues to grow in a down market,” said Bill Peffer, vice president, sales operations, Kia Motors America. “With the Telluride racking up awards and the all-new Seltos SUV arriving in a few short months, we expect Kia’s momentum to continue well into the new year.”

About Kia Motors America

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America has been the highest ranked mass market brand in initial quality for five consecutive years according to J.D. Power**, and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands by Interbrand.  Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.*

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*The Telluride, Sorento and Optima (excluding Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid) are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

** Kia received the lowest rate of reported problems among mass market brands in the J.D. Power 2015-19 U.S. Initial Quality Studies of new vehicle owners’ experiences with their own vehicle after 90 days of ownership. Visit jdpower.com/awards for more details.

	MONTH OF NOVEMBER		YEAR-TO-DATE
Model	2019	2018	2019	2018
Rio	1,692	1,671	22,817	21,367
Forte	7,709	9,756	87,974	94,181
Optima	6,568	6,669	89,482	93,794
Cadenza	184	151	1,393	4,309
Stinger	1,057	1,173	12,827	15,517
K900	32	22	360	299
Soul	6,713	8,742	91,101	94,581
Niro	2,238	1,962	22,183	26,226
Sportage	8,125	6,927	80,852	75,825
Sorento	7,899	7,092	88,632	99,344
Telluride	6,824	N/A	52,108	N/A
Sedona	1,463	936	14,380	16,802
Total	50,504	45,101	564,109	542,245

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KIA TELLURIDE NAMED FINALIST FOR 2020 NORTH AMERICAN UTILITY VEHICLE OF THE YEAR AWARD

Kia’s Highly Decorated SUV Vies for Prestigious Title

• Telluride is second Kia in two years to be named a finalist for coveted award
• Big and bold SUV’s award-winning formula catches attention of NACTOY jurors

IRVINE, Calif., December 2, 2019 – Conceived, designed and assembled in America, the Kia Telluride has been named one of three finalists for the 2020 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY).¹

“The Telluride is the first Kia vehicle designed specifically for the U.S. market and the impact it has made while reintroducing the Kia brand to Americans is nothing short of incredible,” said Michael Cole, president, Kia Motors America (KMA). “Demand for Telluride continues to outpace supply ten months after our flagship SUV first arrived in showrooms, and we are honored that Kia has been named a finalist for the prestigious North American Utility Vehicle of the Year award.”

NACTOY jurors vote on finalists after spending months driving dozens of new vehicles throughout the year. To be eligible, vehicles must be all-new or substantially new and must be available at dealerships within a reasonable time from the announcement of the awards, which will take place on January 13. This year, the field of semi-finalists included 12 models in the utility category.

 “Competition in the red-hot utility category is especially tough, with entries from a variety of mainstream and luxury classes, including a strong set of three-row crossovers and a new electric SUV,” said NACTOY Secretary/Treasurer Kirk Bell. “We look forward to seeing which vehicle our jurors think is best for buyers.”

The Telluride continues to be one of KMA’s best-selling vehicles. Since going on sale earlier this year, nearly 50,000 Tellurides have been sold and it is the first Kia vehicle to be exported from the United States.

About Kia Motors America

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America has been the highest ranked mass market brand in initial quality for five consecutive years according to J.D. Power**, and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands by Interbrand.  Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.*

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** Kia received the lowest rate of reported problems among mass market brands in the J.D. Power 2015-19 U.S. Initial Quality Studies of new vehicle owners’ experiences with their own vehicle after 90 days of ownership. Visit jdpower.com/awards for more details.

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