2, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24,26, 28, 30, 32. This proposal for calculating the insurance premium is for informational purposes only, it is not a public offer (Art. 437 of the Civil Code RF). The calculation of the loan is preliminary, is indicative in nature and is subject to clarification before or directly at the conclusion of credit / insurance agreements. Other payment options are available for different loan parameters. Information on loan rates and other parameters of the loan offer is provided by partner banks of Kia Motors Russia and CIS LLC, which provide a loan: Rusfinance Bank LLC (License No. 1792 dated February 13, 2013) and Setelem Bank LLC (License No. 2168 dated June 27, 2013). General lending conditions: the currency of the loan is Russian rubles, an initial payment of at least 20% of the car's value; loan term: from 12 to 60 months; bank interest rate from 12.10% to 16.60% per annum; the minimum loan amount is 50,000 rubles, the maximum loan amount is 6,500,000 rubles. Loan security is a pledge of a car. A prerequisite is the registration of CASCO insurance in an insurance company that meets the requirements of partner banks. The possibility of including life and health insurance premiums of the borrower in the loan amount is assumed. The conditions can be changed unilaterally by partner banks. For detailed credit conditions, insurance requirements and borrowers, please contact partner banks and managers at the official dealer centers of Kia Motors Russia and CIS LLC.

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KIA Motors (Korean for “Out of Asia to the World”) is the oldest Korean car manufacturer headquartered in Seoul. Hyundai-KIA Automotive Group is now the world's fifth largest automaker. It manufactures over 1.4 million vehicles annually at 14 manufacturing and assembly sites in eight countries.

KIA, then called Kyungsung Precision Industry, was formed on May 15, 1944, shortly before North Korea went to war with the South. At first in a small factory in Yangdeungpo, now in southern Seoul, the firm was engaged in the production of bicycles, spare parts for them and industrial goods, and later began to produce trucks and cars.

The first Korean bicycle was produced by KIA in 1946. Then the country felt an urgent need for cheap personal vehicles. Most of the bicycles that traveled on the streets of Korean cities were purchased overseas. Seeing a niche unoccupied by the domestic manufacturer, the leadership of Kyungsung Precision Industry releases the first bicycle - Samcholli-ho.

Although the market needed these products, the firm was doing worse than expected. Moreover, the war began. This forced the company's management to relocate production facilities to Busan, where it was relatively calm. Despite the artisanal production methods, KIA made a real technological breakthrough in its homeland: Korea was a very poor and backward country at the time.

In 1952, the company changed its name to KIA Industrial Company. The name KIA at that time was borne by one of the bike models produced by the company.

By the end of the war in 1953, South Korean industry was in ruins. The recovery was slow. President Park Chung Hee concentrated all political and economic power in his hands and was obsessed with the idea of \u200b\u200beconomic growth. KIA, as a vehicle manufacturer, only benefited from the economic ambitions of the country's leadership: the recovery in the economy brought profit to the company.

In addition, the automaker received government assistance as part of Park Chung Hee's policy to stimulate the development of only one company-leader in a particular industry. The President believed that the lack of competition and strong financial injections would accelerate development. KIA was chosen as a company that manufactures trucks and various industrial products such as machine tools.

In 1955, KIA got a taste of success: its products were popular. This contributed to the opening of a new plant in Shayhung and the search for additional areas of activity. So the company came to the conclusion that it is advisable to manufacture motor equipment. In 1957, the first motor scooter appeared, and in 1961 the S-100 three-wheeled motorcycle was released.

Between 1962 and 1966, during the first five-year plan of the Automotive Pak, KIA imported many imported components and parts, assembling vehicles on site. The company was protected by a law that prohibited the importation of finished vehicles or their major components.

A year later, the first three-wheeled truck K360 appears, production of which lasted until 1973. It was designed for two passengers and received a rear-wheel drive system.

KIA K360 (1962-1973)

In 1965, the company decided to explore foreign markets, the first of which was the North American one.

During the second five-year plan (1967-1971), KIA increasingly used parts and assemblies of its own production, widely applying the knowledge gained from external suppliers. In 1970, the company almost completely got rid of import dependence and focused on developing its own technology, which ultimately allowed it to become a successful player in the global market.

In 1971, the Titan and Boxer four-wheeled trucks appeared and were extremely popular. The Titan model was so widespread that Koreans called all trucks “titans” in principle.

The KIA Titan was an all-wheel drive truck with a payload of 3.5-4.5 tons. It was equipped with a 2.7- or 3.6-liter engine, which was paired with a 5-speed manual transmission.

KIA Titan (1971-1997)

In the same year, KIA changed its name to KIA Corporation and began cooperation with the Japanese concern Mazda, with the help of whose designers many models of the brand were created in the future.

The Koreans have been developing a passenger car since the 1960s. However, the first car appeared only in 1974. According to Pak's long-term roadmap for the automotive industry, KIA and Hyundai worked in parallel, but were not direct competitors, as the prices for cars were set based on engine size.

In 1972, KIA obtained a license to manufacture automobiles and created its first car motor. This allowed two years later to set up serial production of the first passenger car - Brisa at the Sohari plant. When designing it, Mazda's developments were widely used, and the car itself was similar to the Japanese model 1300. The Brisa was equipped with a small economical four-cylinder engine with a volume of 985 cc. power 55-62 hp The car developed a top speed of 140 km / h. Later, the model received a 1.3-liter engine with 72 hp.

It was the first Korean car to enter the international market: in 1975, several Brisas were sent to Qatar.

KIA Brisa (1973-1981)

In the 70s, KIA creates subsidiaries of KIA Machine Tool Ltd. and KIA Service Corp. In 1976, it buys out the manufacturer of heavy and medium trucks, as well as all-terrain vehicles for the needs of the Asia Motors army.

In 1978 the company develops its own diesel engine and soon begins to equip cars with it. At that time, KIA was already known as a manufacturer of high-quality Korean cars, which allowed the company to obtain the rights to manufacture the Fiat 132 and Peugeot 604 sedans for the domestic market.

The early 1980s were marked by a deep financial crisis. Experiencing serious difficulties and not seeing ways to solve the growing production problems, in 1981 the company abandons the production of motorcycles and all four models of passenger cars manufactured at that time. The owners of the company are moving away from its management by hiring a team of professional managers, which allowed KIA to reach a new level of development.

The company focuses all its efforts on the production of commercial vehicles Bongo. This family included a minibus, a light truck, and a farm pickup. In 1983, a new 1-ton truck was launched - Ceres. A year later, it was available in an all-wheel drive version. It was exported instead of Bongo to Turkey, the Philippines and Latin American countries.

KIA Ceres (1983)

Successful sales in the commercial sector allow a return to the production of passenger cars. In 1987, the budget model Pride, based on the Mazda 121, is released, which is known on the foreign market as Festiva.

At first, the car was offered with a 1324 cc engine, which developed 60 or 73 hp. It was equipped with doors reinforced against side collisions and dual-circuit brakes. Since 1996 was the airbag.

Due to its practicality and economy, this small car quickly became popular. In total, about 2 million units of this model were produced. In some countries, the production of this model continues to this day.

KIA Pride (1986-2000)

While mastering sales, the company does not forget about technology. In 1984, the first KIA design bureau opens in Sohari. Soon there are two more offices in Korea and four overseas.

The company lacks competition in the domestic market and is pursuing an aggressive and successful export campaign, conquering the Japanese and European markets. By the mid-1980s, KIA is selling about 300,000 vehicles a year, mostly in South Korea.

In 1987, KIA enters one of the most promising automotive markets in the world - North American. This was facilitated by the conclusion of an agreement with Ford Motor for the supply of the Festiva model aimed at low-income buyers. In its first year of sales, KIA generated revenues from US operations of $ 2.4 billion.

Since the mid-1980s, KIA management has seen that Japanese manufacturers, as well as the country's main competitor, Hyundai, are mastering the production of expensive cars. KIA, on the other hand, understood that it could successfully fill the niche of cheap cars due to its low production costs. Low wages were the main bargaining chip in the fight against Japanese and American automakers.

In addition to low labor costs, KIA has benefited from Korea's tough trade barriers. Previously, the Korean market was not interested in foreign companies due to its low capacity. So, in 1988, only 305 foreign cars were sold in Korea. At the same time, the country exported over half a million vehicles, most of which were produced by Hyundai and KIA.

However, as the economy grew, foreign governments began to put pressure on South Korea to allow the world's major manufacturers into the Korean car market. By the end of the 1980s, the hard restrictions were lifted, but less obvious barriers remained in place. Therefore, a full-scale attack on the Korean market by foreign auto companies began only in the 90s.

In the meantime, the company's business is going uphill. The Concord sedan comes out with a 2.0-liter petrol engine, followed by the Capital with a 1.5-liter one. In 1988, the millionth car rolled off the assembly line. Commercial vehicles include the Trade and Rhino models, as well as the Besta minibus.

In 1990, the company takes on the name KIA Motors Corporation. In the same year, a new 1.5 DOHC engine appears, which will be installed on many models of the brand.

In 1992, a representative office of KIA was opened in the USA, and the Sephia model entered the European market. In the same year, the Sportage compact SUV appeared, which had been in development for almost 10 years. He conquered buyers with all-wheel drive, good cross-country ability and low price.

KIA Sportage (1993)

In 1995, the Clarus model was released, based on the Mazda 626. Its distinguishing features were attractive design and excellent aerodynamics.

In 1995, at the Tokyo Motor Show, the KIA Elan model was presented, which was a front-wheel drive modification of the British Lotus Elan with a 1.8-16V engine. She received a body made of composite material and a 1.8-liter engine that developed 140 hp.

The company exported over 1 million vehicles this year and is one of the top three largest Korean car manufacturers. A new Kia-Baltika plant opens in Kaliningrad, where the assembly of the brand's cars is being established.

In 1997, a prototype of the Retona compact off-road vehicle with all-wheel drive, continuous rear axle and frame structure was presented.

In the same year, Asian countries were in a fever from a powerful economic crisis. In July 1997, KIA's debts were $ 5.7 billion. The company has received negative net income for the past three years.

KIA declared itself bankrupt and was put up for auction. Many firms have fought for the right to own shares in the company, including Samsung, Daewoo Motor and Ford Motor, which, together with Mazda, already owned a 17 percent stake. However, KIA went to Hyundai Motor, which offered the highest price.

As a result of the actions of the new management, the brand began to make profit again in 1999. In the fall of 2000, the Hyundai-KIA Automotive Group was formed, and the KIA model range was replenished with new products.

In 2001, the Magentis sedan debuted at the Paris Motor Show, the main trump card of which was the optimal ratio of price and quality. Also at that time, the Rio model was released, which was actually an analogue of the Hyundai Accent.

In 2002, the company produced the 10 millionth car, and 60% of the cars produced were exported.

A year later, Cerato (Spectra), Opirus and Xtrek models are released. In 2004 - the updated Sportage, 5-door modification of Cerato and Picanto. In the same year, the construction of a plant in Slovakia started.

In 2005, the SOK group of companies organized the production of KIA Spectra cars at the Russian IzhAvto plant, a year later - KIA Rio, and a little later - KIA Sorento. The manufacture of cars of the brand continued in Izhevsk until 2010.

In 2007, the English Transport Management Institute named KIA the largest car manufacturer of the year. In the same year, Cee’d was introduced, which was developed specifically for the European market.

KIA Cee "d (2007-2009)

In 2006, KIA Motors hires former Audi and Volkswagen designer Peter Schreier. He began to put a recognizable grille on the KIA model, which was called the "grin of the tiger".

In 2012, the brand introduced its first rear-wheel-drive luxury car, the Quoris. It is built on the same platform as the Hyundai Equus, but features a larger wheelbase, shorter overhang and an aggressive design.

In Russia, the model was presented in 2013. It is equipped with a 3.8-liter engine with 290 hp distributed fuel injection, which is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

KIA Quoris (2012)

Now the Korean car manufacturer is actively cooperating with Russian car factories. At the plant in Kaliningrad, Avtotor assembles such models as Cee "d, Sportage New, Sorento, Soul, Cerato, Venga, Mohave, Quoris and Optima.

At the end of 2010, the KIA brand ranked second among foreign manufacturers in terms of sales in Russia.

On August 15, 2011, the production of the KIA Rio model adapted to Russian conditions began at the Hyundai plant in St. Petersburg. It is built on the same platform as Hyundai Solaris and Hyundai i20. This car became the best-selling car in Russia, ahead of LADA Granta and Hyundai Solaris.

KIA Rio (2011-2015)

The Korean auto giant has sales in 172 countries. The corporation has over 40,000 employees and annual revenues of over $ 17 billion.

In addition to production, the auto company focuses its efforts on the introduction of technological innovations and research and development. In particular, a Research Institute near Seoul is working on the creation of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

Kia Motors is the oldest Korean company that has been developing and manufacturing vehicles since 1944. Initially, it produced bicycles, then motor scooters. In 1961 she developed the first motorcycle, and in 1973 the first passenger car was released. Today the Kia models are very popular. Well, it is worth briefly describing the most popular and purchased ones.

The lineup

So, it is worth listing all the Kia models. There are only 25 of them. The most popular cars, which are known to many by their names that go by the ear, are the following cars: Sportage, Soul, Sorento, Rio, Cerato, Spectra, Optima. They have quite good technical characteristics and appearance. The rest are also famous, but not so much. Avella, Magentis, Picanto, Visto, Clarus, Carens, Joice, Elan, Ceed - this is just a small list of machines that the company produces (and produced). Different bodies, different characteristics, designs, engines, equipment, interior - the models differ from each other in all of the above. So, now it's worth talking about them in more detail.

First cars

The oldest Kia models are those that were produced in the early eighties. Then the company was seized by the financial crisis, and in order for the company to survive, specialists began to think about the development and production of cheap, budget cars. So in 1987 a car like the Pride came out. It was decided to build it on the basis of a car. The car turned out to be really very cheap (for those times). The new version cost about $ 7,500. And, by the way, it is on sale today. Although, of course, there are other Kia models, more popular, modern and technically equipped. However, Pride is still trending, so to speak.

In the 90s, Sportage and Sephfia models were actively released. They were presented in 1991 in Tokyo. The audience especially liked Kia Sportage. In 1996, this car started in the East-West rally across the Sahara. The car is characterized by increased cross-country ability and can be either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. This car was even named twice for the year.

And the second model was built on the basis of "Mazda 323". In 1993, it was published, and two years later, in 1995, it was subjected to restyling work. And two more later, in 1997, they carried out a new modernization. In general, a lot of work has been done on Sephfia. Until the second generation came out.

Release after 1995

Kia cars were gaining more and more popularity. All the models, the photos of which are presented below, were recognized by the public. And since 1995, another car began to appear, which quickly became popular - its feature was a streamlined body with a small coefficient of aerodynamic drag. This car was also built on the basis of "Mazda" (namely model 626).

At the same time, the company developed the Kia Elan (or “Roadster”) car, which featured a front-wheel drive design. In fact, this is an analogue of the English car known as the Lotus Elan.

In 1996, the company achieved some impressive success. She sold 770,000 of her cars! To date, this figure has undoubtedly increased tenfold. Moreover, the company also produces rather expensive, richly equipped cars.

Kia optima

It is impossible to ignore this car when talking about the Kia cars. All models of this concern enjoy some popularity, but “Optima” is certainly heard by many. The exterior is attractive - immediately striking is a very dynamic profile, which by its appearance resembles a coupe body. The sculpted sidewalls, pronounced wheel arches and an expressive shoulder line create a very athletic and graceful sedan. And on top, the car profile is framed with chrome. Due to this solution, the body becomes visually more squat. The car was also “decorated” with stylish fake air intakes. And beautiful headlights complete the picture. This car "Kia" turned out to be very stylish. All models have a distinctive and extraordinary design, but this particular car received the award, which is one of the most prestigious in the field of design, and it is called Red Dot: Best of the Best.

The specs are impressive too. In any case, not bad for a Korean car. There is a 1.7-liter diesel engine and 134 liters. from. and two petrol - one 2- and the second 2.4-liter. They give out 163 and 178 "horses", respectively. And these units are driven by a 6-speed transmission (either automatic or mechanical).

Kia sorento

This is another popular Kia car. All models of the concern differ in something special, so this car is no exception. This is a 7.5 cm longer version of the SUV described above - the Sportage. The Sorento car is pleasantly pleased with its wheelbase. Its indicator is 2710 mm. And the size of the car can compete with the same Land Rover, Lexus RX-300 and The car looks solid - the stylish stamping on the car hood, rounded body lines, a large radiator grille and plastic linings that harmoniously pass into the bumpers are striking.

The salon is very spacious and stylish. It is made in a simple style and impresses with high-quality finishing materials. The rear seats, by the way, fold down, due to which the trunk volume can be increased to 1900 liters from the initial 890! And inside there is just an endless number of drawers, pockets and compartments with cup holders. Excellent sound insulation completes the picture of comfort.

And the Sorento is equipped with gasoline engines: one develops 195 hp. from. (volume - 3.5 liters), and the other - 139 liters. from. (2.4 l). There is also a diesel option. Its volume is 2.5 liters, and the power is 140 liters. from.

Kia soul

Talking about the new Kia models, the photos of which are presented above, one cannot fail to note this version. Soul is a modern car with an extraordinary exterior. The machine meets all the standard requirements for functionality, workmanship, durability, ergonomics, ease of use and environmental friendliness. It is also distinguished by its novelty and additional features. Although the interior does not look as bright as the body, but it turned out to be of good quality. A comfortable dashboard, beautiful upholstery of the seats, a fashionable three-spoke steering wheel, a leather gearshift lever - all this successfully complements the interior of the car.

The equipment is solid - air conditioning, an audio system with 8 speakers, wheel arch extensions, alloy wheels, chrome parts, a navigation system, two trunks (one on the roof, and the other for a bicycle), a net (to secure the load), a removable hitch and a system multimedia. Therefore, it is not surprising that the car was recognized as functional and practical. And of course, its highlight is the 5 stars, obtained in the safety test.

Kia cerato

It is impossible not to pay attention to this model, talking about the cars "Kia". All models, photos of which show a laconic design, differ in something special. The “trump card” of the Cerato car is its elegant optics and high-quality interior. And good-quality engines: gasoline (1.6 and 2 liters - 106 and 143 liters. From. Respectively) and two diesel - 1.5 and 2-liter (102 and 113 liters. From.). A feature of this model is a wide range of equipment. Power steering, air conditioning, EBD, ABS, two airbags, audio system, power windows, 3-point belts ... And that's just the basic package! For an additional fee, you can install an on-board computer, electric drive, climate control, side airbags, leather interior, etc.

Kia rio

It is the latest of the firm's most bought and popular vehicles. The Kia Rio car model is distinguished by its stylish appearance, excellent handling, excellent dynamics and high-quality, durable suspension. And the key feature of the car is the organization of the internal space, thought out to the smallest detail. In general, the car has everything: a 4-spoke steering wheel, fog lights, tinted glass, a two-color panel, electric windows, an audio system, immobilizer, airbags. And the engines are gasoline, there are two of them. One is 124 and the other is 156 strong. The maximum speed developed by the model is 208 km / h.

In general, these are the most famous cars ever produced by Kia. Many people own the listed vehicles and enjoy using them. So if there is a desire and opportunity, you can make a choice in favor of Kia cars, their quality has been tested by time.

KIA (Kia) is the largest South Korean company, whose cars have gained immense popularity due to the unique combination of affordable prices, attractive design and high quality.

Founded in 1944, the company was originally called Kyung Sung Precision Industry and specialized in the production of bicycle parts. In 1952, the company released the first Korean bicycle, which was a truly technological breakthrough for the state. In the same year, the company was renamed Kia Industrial Company.

In those days, bicycles were the main means of transportation for Koreans and were in great demand. In order to meet the growing demand of consumers, in 1955 the company builds a second plant in Sheihung. In 1957, Kia produced its first scooter, and already in 1961, the company launched the production of S-100 motorcycles. At the beginning of the next year, Kia mastered the assembly of the K360 three-wheeled truck, the production of which continued over the next 12 years.

An important milestone in the company's development was the production of the first four-wheeled Titan truck, which started in 1971. The model was so popular that for a long time the word “Titan” was used to denote absolutely all of the company's trucks. In the same year, the company was transformed into the Kia Corporation.

The first passenger car under the Kia brand was released in 1974. It was the Brisa model, equipped with a 985 cc engine, which, in fact, was a licensed copy of the Mazda 1300. Subsequently, the Kia Brisa became the first Korean car to be exported.

In the late seventies, the company enters into contracts with the French manufacturer Peugeot and the Italian FIAT and receives the right to produce the Fiat 132 and Peugeot 604 sedans for the domestic market.

In the early 1980s, Kia was in a deep financial crisis. In order to survive, the company's management decided to switch to the production of cheap passenger cars. So in 1987, an extremely cheap compact model called Pride was introduced, based on the second generation Mazda 121.

In 1988, the millionth car of the brand rolled off the assembly line. In parallel, the company continues to actively develop another important direction of its activity, releasing new models of commercial vehicles. In 1990, the company name was changed to KIA Motors Corporation.

The 90s saw the heyday of the company's activities: new models that received international recognition were produced, and new factories were opened in the USA, Korea, and Japan.

In 1991, at the Tokyo Motor Show, the official show of two legendary models of the brand - Sportage and Sephia - took place. Subsequently, the Kia Sportage held the Car of the Year title for two years in consumer market research by the independent company IntelliChoice.

1995 saw the launch of the Clarus model with a streamlined body and low drag coefficient. Based on the Mazda 626 platform, this car had a very spacious interior and was positioned as a premium car.

At the 1995 Tokyo Motor Show, the company unveiled another of its development called the Elan. This two-seater roadster was a modification of the English Lotus Elan and became the first experience of the Korean manufacturer in the creation of sports cars.

In 1997, the Kia-Baltika plant was opened in Kaliningrad to assemble cars of the brand.

The financial crisis that erupted in the late 90s in Asia dealt a huge blow to the company's well-being, as a result of which Kia was forced to declare bankruptcy. In 1998, the Korean carmaker became part of Hyundai Motors, which in 2000 was reorganized into the Hyundai Automotive Group.

In the new millennium, the company continues to expand and update its lineup. So, in 2000, the Magentis sedan, the Visto hatchback and the currently popular model called Rio, which was actually an analogue of the Hyundai Accent, were released in terms of price and quality. In addition, the KIA Sephia was named the "Safest Vehicle in the Industry" by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Agency.

One of the latest innovations from the company is a large, rear-wheel-drive executive sedan called Quoris, which combines solidity, luxury and high technology. On the website auto.dmir.ru in the section "Brand Catalog" you will find detailed technical characteristics of the vehicle and its photos. And for fans of the brand, our website publishes the latest news from the Korean manufacturer.

Kia cars are a huge success among Russian buyers. And the reason for this is not only the optimal ratio of price and quality, but also the reliability of Korean cars. The brand's models also have a number of other advantages. The cost of spare parts for Kia cars is an order of magnitude lower than those of Japanese and European counterparts, and their design, comfort, safety, a wide selection of trim levels, soft handling and good braking performance will appeal to even the most demanding motorists.

Kia - brand history:

Kia sounds surprisingly playful to a car manufacturer and, as the brand's slogan says, they wield amazing power. Indeed, the Korean automaker has been that way since its founding in 1944, when it started out as a manufacturer of steel pipes and bicycle parts. Six years later, Kia released the first Korean bicycle.

Once the first step was taken, Kia went into the development of light vehicles such as scooters and quickly switched from motorcycles, which were the basis for obtaining the necessary resources and expertise, to building cars. Kia's entire conversion process took about two and a half decades.

Large, wealthy and promoted through its own car brand, Kia has invested significant sums of money in its plant to house new assembly lines. By 1973, the construction of a new plant in Sohari was fully completed, which was the first of its kind in Korea. Fully integrated and equipped with the latest technology, the plant later became the site where the first Korean gasoline internal combustion engine was produced. One year later, the first car made by Kia was launched, the Brisa passenger car.

Kia's debut and modern technology has been noticed by various foreign manufacturers (such as Peugeot and Fiat), with whom it has partnered to borrow some of their models, such as the Peugeot 604 and Fiat 132.

By the 80s, Kia had expanded to nearly the size of its main competitor, Hyundai, which was still the # 1 Korean manufacturer. Some of the new Kia models of the time were renamed and sold overseas, such as the Pride, which was famous overseas. like Ford Festiva. It wasn't until a few years later that Ford showed interest in the Avella, a subcompact car available as a 5-door hatchback and 4-door sedan, equipped with either a 1.3 or 1.5 liter engine. In the North American market, Avella was marketed as the Ford Aspire.

The Korean manufacturer had not yet reached the shores of the United States, but was already very close. In 1992, the brand was registered in the United States and timidly started a business through a small dealership network, which began selling its first vehicles in 1994. Since then, Kia has expanded rapidly, appearing in every state except North Dakota.

The main advantage of Kia cars was their affordability, and soon Kia began to take over other market segments by introducing their first sports utility vehicle in 1995, the Sportage. From then on, Kia's fate was very similar to that of Hyundai, the company it soon merged with due to poorly managed financial difficulties.

The troubles began in the late 90's when the company became inert and therefore unable to produce new models. That's when Hyundai came into play. A major Korean automaker has gotten rid of competition through a merger. Both companies have experienced a series of problems and low sales due to constant complaints about their vehicles.

The somewhat bland styling was not what buyers were looking for in cars, so they had to go through costly restructuring steps. Kia was “reborn” by 2001, when, following the lead of its owner, it began working on a new line of vehicles with an emphasis on quality and long-term warranty. Since then, Kia has begun to conquer the European market, especially with the Cee "d, Sorento and Rio. The development of new, bold designs has also been one of Kia's priorities, as seen in new models such as the Soul shown at the 2006 Montreal Auto Show. year, and Kee, a new coupe with attractive styling cues.