Kia Rio

Five-Door LX Model Added to Kia’s Subcompact Segment Leader

IRVINE, Calif. – Since being redesigned for 2006, Kia’s Rio sedan and Rio5 five-door have been awarded accolade upon accolade. Considered “Most Fun to Drive” by the Wall Street Journal (2006) and being voted a “Most Wanted” sedan and wagon by Edmunds.com (2007), editors highlight the entry-level vehicle’s exciting handling and performance spunk. Proof of its superior build and utmost quality lay in back-to-back “Highest Ranking” finishes in J.D. Power and Associates’ Initial Quality Study SM (IQS) in 2006 and 2007.

2008 Kia Rio

Sub-Compact Sedan and Five-Door Make Annual List

IRVINE, Calif., May 23, 2008 – The 2008 Kia Rio and 2008 Kia Rio5 have been named to GAYOT.com's "Top 10 Best Small Cars." GAYOT.com was impressed with the vehicles' fuel efficiency, standard safety features, extensive warranty and low starting price.

Highlights:
- Fuel-efficient, budget-minded vehicles top list
- Comprehensive warranty program, standard safety outshine competition

Safety and Performance Standards are Recognized in Kia’s Vehicles with Prestigious Honor

IRVINE, Calif., March 12, 2008 – Kia Motors America (KMA) has broken its all-time sales record, inked a major sponsorship deal as the Official Automotive Partner of the NBA and launched its all-new Kia Borrego midsize SUV. KMA also is proud to announce seven models, including the Kia Optima, Kia Rio, Kia Rondo, Kia Sedona, Kia Sorento, Kia Spectra and Kia Spectra5 have achieved The Car Book "Best Bet" distinction. Rio and Optima are recipients of the award for the third consecutive year, while the Spectra, Spectra5 and Sorento have achieved this award for the second year in a row.

IRVINE, Calif., March 3, 2008 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced February sales of 21,988 units and year-to-date sales of 43,343 units.

Kia Rio and Kia Spectra sold 2,875 units and 5,133 units respectively, both increases over the same period last year. Kia Rondo, recently recognized as a "Best Value" on the Parents Magazine and Edmunds.com Best Family Cars list, sold 3,616 units, also an increase over the same period last year.

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced January sales of 21,355 units. Leading the way for the brand were Kia Rio, Kia Optima, Kia Spectra and Kia Rondo, which all saw increases over the same period last year.

"It is a tough economic climate but fuel efficient vehicles like Rio and Spectra continue to sell well even as gas prices remain high," said Len Hunt, president and CEO of KMA. "We saw a good start in what is typically a slow month and in what is predicted to be a tough year in the auto industry."

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced its 14th consecutive year of record sales with 305,473 units sold, a 3.8-percent year-over-year increase. Kia saw nine months of record sales in 2007. Leading the way for the brand in 2007 were Kia Rio, Kia Optima and Kia Sportage, which ended the year with its best month of the year.

"In a year that was not particularly good for the industry, Kia continued to thrive with another record year and the passing of the 300,000-units-sold mark," said Len Hunt, president and CEO of Kia Motors America. "As we begin 2008, we are optimistic that with our current line-up and the introduction of the seven-passenger Borrego SUV, Kia will continue its trend of year-over-year record sales."

IRVINE, Calif., September 4, 2007 – Like recent temperatures, sales continue to be hot for Kia Motors America (KMA) this summer, which today announced record August sales of 26,874 units for back-to-back months of record sales and a 7-percent increase over the same period last year. KMA remains on track toward another annual sales record with year-to-date sales of 207,956 units, a 5-percent increase over the same period last year.

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) finished out the summer with its third month in a row of record sales with September sales of 24,087 units, a 0.9-percent over the same period last year. Leading the way for the brand were Kia Rio, Kia Spectra and Kia Sportage, three popular models in the Kia lineup. KMA remains on pace for another annual sales record with year-to-date sales of 232,043 units, a 4.5-percent increase over the same period last year.

"The summer months proved to be extremely competitive, and we are seeing customers increasingly turn to Kia for our value proposition, our reliability and our proven safety records as measured by NHTSA and others," said Len Hunt, executive vice president and COO of Kia Motors America.