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Kia Sedona Receives PARENTS Magazine 2020 Best Family Cars Award

IRVINE, California, April 9, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 2020 Kia Sedona has been recognized by PARENTS magazine as one of the «Best Family Cars of 2020.» For the second year in a row, PARENTS editors and experts praised the family hauler for delivering on value, safety features, convenience and other family friendly attributes.

«Finding the right vehicle for your family can be a challenge since there are so many tech and safety options to consider, but the Sedona makes it easy by starting off at an incredible value so families can opt for more of the desirable features they want,» said Michael Cole, president, Kia Motors America (KMA). «Add Kia’s industry-leading warranty into the equation, and the Sedona becomes even harder for families to pass up – it’s with them for the long haul.»

PARENTS narrowed the field of more than 50 contenders by choosing the minivans and SUVs that passed government safety tests with excellent results. A child passenger safety technician then installed multiple car seats in each vehicle, while an auto expert weighed in on performance, driving features and more.

The 2020 Sedona offers functional convenience, ample passenger space and cargo room, outstanding style, technology, and amenities. Standout options that are sure to appeal to families include power sliding door buttons located on the side door handles, hands-free «Smart Power» lift-gate, «Slide-N-Stow» second-row seating, dual-screen rear-seat entertainment, and driver assistance features. The 2020 Sedona starts at $27,600ⁱ.

To further help families and customers impacted by the uncertainty created by the COVID-19 outbreak, Kia implemented the «Accelerate the Good» program with payment deferral programs that will continue until further notice. To read more about it visit www.kia.com.

To see the full PARENTS Best Car Awards 2020 visit: parents.com/bestcars2020.

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. Powerⁱⁱ 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.

ⁱ MSRP excludes destination and handling, taxes, title, license fees, options and retailer charges. Actual prices set by retailer and may vary.

ⁱⁱKia 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 Soul EV and Telluride win 2020 World Car Awards

SEOUL, South Korea, April 8, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Kia Motors Corporation has won big at the 2020 World Car Awards with the Telluride named ‘World Car of the Year’ and the Soul EV ‘World Urban Car’.

Kia Telluride SUV crowned World Car of the Year

The Kia Telluride was rewarded by the judging panel for its distinctive design and impressive practicality. The World Car of the Year title represents another accolade for a vehicle that has garnered more than 70 awards since its introduction in 2019. The SUV has already been crowned North American Utility Vehicle of the Year and MotorTrend SUV of the Year, among others.

The fully-electric Soul EV was named the ideal car for the city by the jury, combining zero-emission performance and impressive electric range with a compact body, bold design, and high levels of practicality.

«Everyone at Kia is truly honored to receive not just one, but two awards from the World Car of the Year judging panel,» said Thomas Schemera, Executive Vice President and Head of Product Division at Kia Motors Corporation. «This is one of the hardest-fought competitions in the global automotive industry, proving that the Telluride and Soul EV are both truly outstanding vehicles. These accolades are testament to the talents and efforts of a worldwide team, who all strive to create desirable, high-quality and practical cars that drivers love.»

The winners of the World Car Awards are decided by an independent international jury comprising 86 highly-experienced, well-respected automotive journalists from 24 countries around the world.

Available across North America and in many of Kia’s global markets, the Kia Telluride merges a strong exterior design presence with a spacious, practical and high-quality cabin which can seat up to eight passengers. Equipped with an array of advanced technologies, all-wheel drive, and driver-assistance systems, the Telluride is ideal for family adventures on and off the beaten track.

The compact Kia Soul EV features a powerful battery-electric powertrain with a choice of 64 or 39.2 kWh battery packs. Able to travel up to 452 kilometers on a single charge (64 kWh models; WLTP ‘combined’ cycle), the Soul EV offers drivers greater all-electric range than many more expensive electric vehicles, making it the ideal companion, both in the urban environment and beyond city limits. A series of advanced range-increasing technologies, including regenerative braking, ensures drivers can maximize the distance on a single charge.

About Kia Motors Corporation
Kia Motors (www.kia.com) is a maker of world-class quality vehicles for the young-at-heart. Founded in 1944, Kia today sells around 3 million vehicles a year in over 190 countries, with 52,000 employees worldwide, annual revenues of over KRW 58 trillion (about US$50 billion) and manufacturing facilities in six countries. Kia is spearheading the transition to electric vehicles and pursuing mobility services to help tackle urban challenges around the world. The company’s brand slogan – «The Power to Surprise» – represents Kia’s global commitment to surprise the world with exciting, inspiring experiences that go beyond expectations.

For more information, please visit the Kia Motors Global Media Center at www.kianewscenter.com.

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Kia’s Accelerate The Good Program Offers Warranty Coverage Extension

IRVINE, California, April 6, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Kia Motors America (KMA), in conjunction with Kia Motors Corporation, has launched the Kia Promise warranty coverage extension program which is effective immediately and further enhances KMA’s recently announced Accelerate the Good program. Kia Promise is designed to ease some of the concerns experienced by Kia owners who may not be able to bring their vehicles to a Kia dealership for warranty repairs due to COVID-19 but have Kia…

«These are uncertain times and the Kia Promise warranty extension program will help bring peace of mind to customers affected by this pandemic by giving them one less thing to worry about,» said Michael Cole, president, KMA. «The health and safety of our customers and employees are our top priority and this warranty extension program is yet another way Kia and local Kia dealerships are working to support our customers’ individual needs.»

Qualifying Kia Customers:

Kia customers who experienced potentially warrantable concerns with their vehicle during the period of March 2020 through May 2020 and were not able to obtain service from a Kia dealer due to circumstances related to COVID-19; and
Repairs must be completed by June 30, 2020.

Customers should check with their local Kia dealer regarding their current hours and available special programs, such as vehicle pickup and delivery service, loaner vehicles, and electronic or digital repair authorizations, as well as sanitizing efforts taken to protect the safety of employees and customers.

Customers should contact Kia Consumer Assistance at 800-33-4KIA(4542) or online at www.kia.com for assistance with any COVID-19¹ related issues.

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. Power² 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.*

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

¹ Dealers are encouraged to direct customers to contact Consumer Affairs at 800-333-4KIA(4542) or https://ksupport.kiausa.com/ConsumerAffairs to document their individual situation(s).
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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