Kia News

Kia Rio wins Best Value New Car and Best Car for New Drivers Awards are voted for by 43,000 real car owners Kia Rio launched last year with more size, space and equipment The Kia Rio has won not one, but two awards at this year’s Auto Trader New Car Awards - as voted for by 43,000 real car owners. The Rio was awarded Best Value New Car and was commended for its low running costs and equipment available at affordable prices. With new and highly efficient T-GDi turbocharged direct-injection petrol engines and improved multi-point injection (MPi) and turbodiesel (CRDi) power units, the...

25Posted: 25th May 2018

KIA Motors Europe Produces Three Millionth Car With Industry-Leading Seven-Year Warranty

Seven-year powertrain warranty first introduced in 2006 on first-generation Kia cee’d; comprehensive ‘bumper-to-bumper’ warranty launched in 2010 Estimated 158 billion kilometers driven by Kia owners under warranty Seven-year/100,000 mile warranty cover for every new Kia sold in Europe Kia Motors Europe has achieved a milestone for sales of cars bear...

23Posted: 23rd May 2018

KIA Unveils New Sportage

Updated interior and exterior design for UK and global best-seller Revised powertrain line-up includes EcoDynamics+ 2.0-litre diesel mild-hybrid and efficient new 1.6-litre ‘U3’ diesel EcoDynamics+ powertrain reduces CO2 emissions by up to four per cent under WLTP New technologies include upgraded infotainment and active driver aids On-sale in Europe during Q3 2018 Kia Motors has revealed the New Kia Sportage, ...

22Posted: 22nd May 2018

KIA Press Office Confirms GDPR Compliance

Kia Motors (UK) Limited is GDPR compliant Media details are fully protected Privacy statement for peace of mind As the new General Data Protection Regulation comes into force requiring companies holding customers’ personal data to ensure privacy protection the Kia Motors (UK) Limited Press and PR Department wants to assure all its media contacts know that the company is fully compliant. The Pres...

17Posted: 17th May 2018

All-New KIA c'eed Makes UK Debut at London Motor Show

UK debut of the next generation Kia Ceed Designed, engineered and built in Europe New from the ground up with latest technology On sale in the UK from 1 August The all-new Kia Ceed is making its UK debut at the London Motor Show ahead of its on-sale date from 1 August this year. The Ceed will be displayed on the World Car of the Year stand at ExCel London from the 17-20 May. Comment...

16Posted: 16th May 2018

Game Changing Stinger Wins at Autocar Awards 2018

All-new Kia Stinger named as ‘Game Changer’ at annual awards The Kia Stinger is the brand’s first gran turismo Award adds to Stinger’s growing number of accolades in 2018 The all-new Kia Stinger, Kia’s first gran turismo, has been lauded as a ‘Game Changer’ at this year’s Autocar Awards. The awards, held at Silverstone on Tuesday 15 May, celebrate the most important cars of the last year....

15Posted: 15th May 2018

KIA to Launch New Diesel 48V Mild-Hybrid Powertrain in 2018

EcoDynamics+ diesel mild-hybrid powertrain supplements acceleration using a 48V electric motor Affordable, compact technology can be integrated into existing architecture Provides electric power and reduces engine load under acceleration Recuperates energy during in-gear deceleration and braking System incorporates new moving Stop & Start functionality Technology reduces C...

11Posted: 11th May 2018

KIA Expands Partnership with ECB to Become Official Car Partner

Kia becomes Official Car Partner under two-year agreement The announcement continues Kia’s strong ties to the sport Kia Motors (UK) Ltd is set to become Official Car Partner to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), continuing its long-standing affinity with the sport. Kia’s first link with cricket came in 2010 when the brand became club and ground sponsor of Surrey Coun...

10Posted: 10th May 2018

KIA Niro Wins Best Hybrid in DieselCar and EcoCar

Niro wins Best Hybrid for a second consecutive year Four Kia models in total on the DieselCar and EcoCar Top 50 list The Kia Niro has been named the Best Hybrid by DieselCar and EcoCar for the second year in a row. The Niro was placed 48 in the Top 50 list of cars to buy. Launched in 2016, the Kia Niro combines the in-demand styling of a compact crossover vehicle with the low emis...

4Posted: 4th May 2018

KIA Reveals First Images of All-Electric Niro

First images of Niro electric crossover displays sporty and versatile design European debut at Paris Motor Show, September 2018 Stylish and modern exterior inspired by design concept seen at CES 2018 New Kia Niro EV to deliver more than 450 km range with spaciousness and comfort Kia has today unveiled a new all-electric version of Niro at the 5th International Electric Vehicle Expo in Jeju, ...