Kia Motors Milestones

2008

In March Kia globally unveiled the refreshed 2009 Optima midsize sedan at the New York International Auto Show that is set to go on sale in early Fall.

In March Kia debuts the KOUP concept at the 2008 New York International Auto Show during a press conference at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center

In January Kia introduces the all-new Borrego midsize SUV at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit that is set to go on sale this Summer as a 2009 model.

In January Kia achieved its 14th consecutive year of record sales in 2007 with 305 473 units sold a 3.9% year-over-year increase.

2007

In November Kia Motors America announces Certified Pre-Owned Program

In January US Corporate Campus in Irvine California opens

2006

In November Kia sells its two millionth vehicle in the US

In March Kia Motors Corp. announces plans to open its first US manufacturing plant in West Point Georgia where production is planned in 2009

Kia plans to launch the all-new Rondo CUV

2005

Kia breaks ground on its new US Corporate Campus in Irvine California

Kia begins testing fuel cell vehicles

Kia launches its new global brand strategy "The Power to Surprise" aimed at embodying "Exciting and Enabling"

Second generation Rio makes its world debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit

Second generation Sedona premieres at the Chicago Auto Show

J.D. Power & Associates consumer survey names www.kia.com as the highest-ranking manufacturer web site in the automotive industry.

Annual Sales - 275 851 vehicles

2004

Kia achieves 10th consecutive year of record sales

Second generation Spectra makes it world debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit

Second generation Sportage is unveiled.

Annual sales - 270 055 units