KIA’s BEAT 360 wins International Design Excellence Award
KIA triumphs in two categories: ‘Environments’ and ‘Design strategy’ Beat 360 provides a unique KIA brand experience Latest victory adds to the list of prestigious global design accolades won in 2018, including three iF awards and three Red Dot awards (SEOUL) 20 September 2018 – KIA Motors has triumphed in the International Design Excellence Awards […]
Rigorous test and development regime for KIA Stinger
Each prototype subjected to 480-lap, 10,000 km Nürburgring validation program Designers and engineers collaborate to refine aerodynamic efficiency Testing and tuning work sees development of high-performance braking system, powerful engines and eight-speed transmission Stinger goes on sale globally during Q4 2017 (NüRBURGRING) June 26, 2017 – The KIA Stinger is entering the final stages […]
Outrun Ordinary in the new KIA Rio
Latest version of Kia’s popular B-segment model, one of the brand’s global best-sellers Progressive exterior design and modern cabin with ‘floating’ interface New in-car technologies and connectivity features, including Android and Apple smartphone integration Significantly stronger steel bodyshell for improved safety Engaging handling and more comfortable ride Class-leading cabin spaciousness and 325-litres luggage capacity […]
Indicators & warning lights: understanding your Kia’s dashboard
Your car’s dashboard is a hub of vital information to assist you while you drive. The instrument cluster – located right behind the steering wheel – is especially helpful when you are on the road. Complexly wired but simply presented, the car’s control panel is designed to indicate signs of trouble. Those who have […]
The enhanced KIA Soul arrives in South Africa
(JOHANNESBURG) May 2, 2017 – Following its unveiling at the Paris Motors Show in September 2016, the enhanced KIA Soul this week makes its arrival on South African shores. Featuring a number of design updates, the Soul’s up-to-date styling is complemented by the introduction of a new turbo diesel-powered entry-level model. The KIA Soul has […]
The KIA Stinger in detail : Design, Perfomance & Features.
At an event typically dominated by introductions from American auto companies, KIA Motors America (KMA) yesterday stole the spotlight with the world debut of the all-new 2018 KIA Stinger at the North American International Auto Show. A five-passenger fastback sports sedan poised to redefine a segment currently dominated by European automakers, the Stinger promises to […]
Trial By Fire: Extreme weather testing the All-New Sportage
At one of the hottest places on Earth, a fleet of Kia vehicles made an appearance for the ultimate test. At Death Valley, in eastern California in the U.S., the all-new Sportage underwent the final stages its development with the most extreme and rigorous vehicle testing implemented by the company yet. This ‘Hot Test’ was […]
KIA shows four hand-built concepts at SEMA to show off ‘The Autonomous Life’
KIA Motors America (KMA) unveiled four all-new customised vehicles at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show. Envisioning a future when vehicles will not only drive autonomously but be tailor-built to our lifestyles, each concept sparks the imagination of what could be just around the corner. Also making its SEMA debut is the Telluride full-size […]
Made to Wow: The all-new fourth-generation KIA Sportage
New design and advanced technologies for fourth generation of KIA’s bestselling compact SUV Modern layout and greater refinement for the new high quality cabin Greater passenger comfort with more space and less noise The safest Sportage yet, with a stronger body and new active safety tech New convenience features include wireless smartphone charging Having […]
Paris world premiere for all-new KIA Rio
The all-new, fourth-generation KIA Rio will make its world premiere on 29 September in Paris, at the 2016 Mondial de l’Automobile. The Rio’s progressive new exterior and interior design was led by KIA’s design centres in Germany and California, in close collaboration with the company’s main design centre in Namyang, South Korea. Straight lines and […]