Kia
South Korean automobile manufacturer
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| 2025 | Kia plans to introduce the PV5, a battery electric van and chassis cab based on the E-GMP.S Platform, targeting the global market. |
| May 2025 | Facelifted Sportage released in Mexico, introducing the new X-Line trim for the Hybrid version. |
| May 2025 | Hybrid powertrain expanded to S and Sport+ trim levels in Australia, increasing hybrid model availability. |
| May 2025 | The facelifted fifth-generation Kia Sportage was released in North America. |
| May 8 2025 | Kia launched the K4 model in the Middle East market, marking its official introduction to the region. |
| 2025 | Kia plans to update the Carens MPV, which will be sold under the name Clavis with additional features and a facelift. |
| 2025 | Kia K4 was awarded 'Top Safety Pick' by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), demonstrating strong performance in multiple safety test categories including small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side impact, and front crash prevention for vehicle-to-pedestrian scenarios. |
| May 2025 | Reported start of production for the facelifted Kia Carens model, which will include an electric variant and be called Kia Clavis. |
| 2025 | Kia India planned to introduce the Syros SUV/crossover model in the Indian market. |
| 2025 | Kia Žilina plant plans to begin production of small and mid-sized electric vehicles specifically designed for the European market. |
| March 2025 | Kia added the Turbo HEV EX variant to the Carnival lineup in the Philippines. |
| March 13 2025 | Kia began accepting contracts and orders for the EV3 sedan in the Korean market. |
| 2025 | Manufacturing of most EV6 variants is expected to shift to Kia's West Point, Georgia assembly plant, with production anticipated to begin early in the calendar year. GT trim levels will continue to be manufactured in Korea. |
| 2025 | Georgia-manufactured EV6 models will transition from CCS charging port to Tesla-style NACS / SAE J3400 port, and relocate the charge port from the rear passenger side to the rear driver side of the vehicle. |
| 2025 | Kia will introduce the EV5 at the 2025 Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto, showcasing the new electric vehicle model to the Canadian market. |
| 2025 | Kia discontinued the K5 model in the Canadian market for the 2025 model year. |
| February 27 2025 | Full introduction of the Kia EV4, simultaneously launched alongside the EV2 and PV5 models. |
| February 17 2025 | Kia first introduced the EV4 electric car model, marking its initial public reveal. |
| February 17 2025 | Kia first introduced the EV4 electric car, marking the beginning of its public unveiling. |
| February 17 2025 | Kia EV4 was first introduced as a new battery-electric car model in the EV lineup. |
| February 17 2025 | Kia first introduced the EV4 electric car, marking the fifth model in the manufacturer's EV electric car line-up. |
| February 6 2025 | Facelifted Kia Sorento launched in the Philippines with three trim levels (EX, EX+ and SX), powered by 1.6-litre T-GDi Hybrid engine. All-wheel drive becomes standard on EX+ and SX trims. |
| February 3 2025 | Kia announced the EV9 in Pakistan, initially revealing only the Long Range version of the electric vehicle. |
| January 2025 | Turbo HEV Signature variant (7-seater) added to the Carnival lineup in Vietnam. |
| January 16 2025 | Kia K4 launched in Australia with four trim levels: S, Sport, Sport+, and GT Line. Offered with 2.0-litre MPi petrol and 1.6 T-GDi turbocharged petrol engines. |
| 2024 | Global sales slightly decreased to 295,106 units, with 158,933 SP2, 79,466 SP2i, and 56,707 SP2c models sold. |
| 2024 | Kia updated the Carnival MPV model with a new model code KA4. |
| 2024 | Kia Sportage reached a record global sales figure of 587,717 units, solidifying its position as a key model in Kia's lineup. |
| 2024 | Sales continued to decrease, reaching 2,294 units by the current date. |
| 2024 | Kia Pegas received a safety rating of 2 stars for adult occupants and 4 stars for child occupants from Global NCAP in its African market version. |
| 2024 | Kia India launched the EV9 electric SUV, imported from South Korea, and introduced an updated version of the Sonet SUV. |
| 2024 | Projected global sales of 280,705 units, suggesting continued growth and market expansion for the Kia Sorento. |
| 2024 | Kia Sorento received top safety ratings from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS), earning 'Good' scores in multiple safety categories including small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side impact, roof strength, head restraints, and front crash prevention. |
| 2024 | Kia EV9 won the title 'Best Electric 7-Seater' at the 2024 What Car? Awards. |
| 2024 | Kia EV9 won the 2024 10Best Trucks and SUVs Award by Car and Driver magazine. |
| 2024 | Production is set to start at the new Hyundai Metaplant near Savannah, following a two-year construction period. |
| 2024 | Kia Motors Manufacturing Mexico began assembling the facelifted 2025 NX4 Hyundai Tucson, taking over production from Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. |
| 2024 | Kia Sonet maintained strong sales in South Africa, Vietnam, and notably entered the Mexican market with 9,996 units sold |
| 2024 | Kia Carnival achieves its highest recorded sales with 49,726 units in the United States, 82,748 units in South Korea, and 10,080 units in Australia. |
| 2024 | The 2025 model year Kia K5 was presented at the Chicago Auto Show, showcasing the facelift design and new features, including a new base 2.5-liter naturally aspirated 4-cylinder engine replacing the previous 1.6-liter turbo engine. |
| 2024 | Continued sales performance with 91,019 units in Europe and 38,348 units in another market, showing a stabilizing trend for the Kia Ceed model. |
| 2024 | The Kia Proceed was discontinued after its production run, ending its lifecycle in the third generation. |
| 2024 | Global sales of Kia EV6 decreased to 51,542 units, with 21,715 units in the U.S., 9,054 units in South Korea, and 24,323 units in Europe. |
| 2024 | The Forte/Cerato (which shares the K3 nameplate in some markets) was succeeded by the K4 model. |
| November 2024 | Kia India exported over 100,000 CKD (Completely Knocked Down) kits from its Anantapur plant. |
| November 2024 | Kia introduced the Turbo HEV powertrain for the SX trim, marking the first hybrid electric vehicle from Kia in the Philippines. |
| November 2024 | GT Line AWD variant of the Kia EV5 is added to the Thai market lineup. |
| October 29 2024 | Kia's Tasman pickup truck makes its global debut at the Jeddah International Motor Show in Saudi Arabia. |
| October 25 2024 | Kia launched the EV5 electric vehicle in the Pakistani automotive market, expanding its electric vehicle presence in the region. |
| October 14 2024 | Kia EV5 launched in Australia with four variants: Air 2WD Standard Range, Air 2WD Long Range, Earth AWD Long Range, and GT Line AWD Long Range. |
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