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Getting to Know Kia with MaxAutoPro

Kia Sorento 2017

Kia Optima 2017

Kia Soul 2017
Kia Forte 2017

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Kia vehicles aren’t only stylish but they are often priced less than their competitors. What’s more, Kia offers a wide range of models from cars to SUVs. Compared to other makes, Kia’s powertrain offerings bring excellent fuel economy and comparable acceleration. Kia vehicles receive high rankings amongst all vehicle brands thanks to owner satisfaction and reliability.

Manufacturer Spotlight

  • Date FoundedDecember 1944
  • HeadquartersSeoul, South Korea
  • Websitehttp://kia.com/

History
Kia got its start in December 1944 as the Kyungsung Precision Industry, a company that produced steel tubing and parts for bicycles. After developing Korea’s first bicycle, Samchully, in 1951, the company changed its name to Kia Industries in 1952. A name change wasn’t the only change; they also began producing motorcycles. In fact, they didn’t begin producing cars until 1974.

Current Models

  • Cadenza
  • Forte
  • K900
  • Niro
  • Optima
  • Rio
  • Rio 5-Door
  • Sedona
  • Sorento
  • Soul
  • Sportage
  • Stinger
  • Telluride

Discontinued Models

  • 1974–1981 Kia Brisa
  • 1975–1981 Kia Brisa II/K303
  • 1986–2000 Kia Pride
  • 1987–1996 Kia Concord/Capital
  • 1992–2003 Kia Sephia
  • 1995–2001 Kia Credos/Clarus
  • 1998–2003 Kia Retona
  • 2000–2002 Kia Combi (originally by Asia Motors, since 1983)
  • 2000–2009 Kia Spectra
  • 2002–2011 Kia Opirus/Amanti
  • 2008–2016 Kia Forte Koup/Kia Koup
  • 2009–2017 Kia Venga

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