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Two-row compact crossover SUV (C-segment). Best selling Kia model globally. 415,863 Sportage Ace: 2005 NP 2017 China Two-row compact crossover SUV for the Chinese market. 17,582 Stonic: 2017 YB CUV 2017 Europe, Australasia, etc. Subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) based on the Rio. 104,142 Syros: 2025 AY 2025 India
Though the Kia Sorento crossover vehicle was the only model to be assembled there at first, the facility has since expanded its production lines to include the Kia Optima mid-size sedan, now sold as the K5, in 2011 and the just-launched Kia Telluride crossover SUV in January 2019.
Kia introduced the second generation (JB) in early 2005 model year in Europe and for model year 2006 in North America, based on a redesigned platform shared with the Hyundai Accent. The engine was upgraded to a 110 hp 1.6-litre DOHC four-cylinder "Alpha II" engine now also shared with the Hyundai Accent.
In 2008, the V6 engine was dropped, as was the EX-L model, leaving only the entry-level 2.4 L EX on sale until its discontinuation in 2009. While the facelifted 2010 model was never officially launched, a very small number were imported for "evaluation" purposes, and eventually sold to the public as demos.
In Pakistan, Kia Pakistan launched its car as a locally assembled model at a Power Play event held at the Karachi factory on 14 February 2021. The event was held at Lucky Motor Corporation's production plant, where various personalities from the automotive sector were invited. The car offered in Pakistan is the facelifted third generation of ...
Overall, Kia models improved 22% in J.D. Power and Associates 2006 Initial Quality Study (IQS), and improved twice as much as any competitor in the last 3 years. [18] The Kia Sedona ranked 4th the "20 least expensive 2009 vehicles to insure" list by Insure.com. [19] Edmunds.com names Kia Sedona as one of the "Top Recommended" Vehicles for 2010 ...
A new dedicated factory will start building purpose-built electric vans in 2025 that should feature angular, futuristic designs.
The K9 was launched in South Korea in May 2012, with export sales beginning in late 2012. As of June 2013, it was sold in South Korea, the Middle East, Colombia, Chile, Guatemala, Peru, Russia, [3] the United States, and Canada. There are plans to release it in China, although Kia will not use the Quoris nameplate after it lost a legal battle. [4]