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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.
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
The hatchback model is 15 mm longer, 5 mm wider and 5 mm shorter in height than its predecessor. Unlike the previous generations, the fourth-generation Rio is an export-only model since it is not offered in the South Korean domestic market due to decreasing sales of its predecessor. [ 38 ]
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.
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 ...
In May 2012, Kia said the Sedona would be discontinued in the U.S. market after the 2012 model year, with a company spokesperson saying the company did not expect to permanently leave the minivan market. [14] In 2013, Kia relaunched the Sedona as a 2014 model with minor updates. [15]
The 1997 model year Kia Sportage was the world's first production vehicle to be equipped with a knee airbag. [3] This first-generation model (1993–2002) sold in low numbers, even domestically in South Korea, and models after Hyundai's 1998 partial takeover of Kia (1997–2002) were recalled twice for rear wheels dismounting while driving. The ...
The Kia Soul (Korean: 기아 쏘울) is a subcompact crossover SUV [3] manufactured and marketed by Kia since 2008. Often described and marketed as a crossover since its introduction, [ 4 ] [ 5 ] the Soul is a hatchback with a box proportion [ 6 ] [ 7 ] and tall roof, which are designed to maximize its interior space.