Kia received six awards across numerous
categories, including Best Vehicle for Commuters
IRVINE,
Calif., Aug. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia
America earned six honors in the 2024 Newsweek Autos Awards.
Individual vehicle awards included: Best Vehicle for Commuters for
the Kia Sportage, Top Pick for Tomorrow Seekers for the
all-electric Kia EV9, Top Pick for Empty Nesters for the Kia
Sorento, Top Pick for Empty Nesters for the Kia Carnival, Top Pick
for First-Time Car Buyers for the Kia Seltos, and Top Pick for
Commuters for the Kia Niro.
"We are thrilled and honored to be recognized with six awards in
the 2024 Newsweek Autos Awards," said Steven Center, COO & EVP,
Kia America. "This achievement is a
testament to our relentless commitment to innovation, quality, and
customer satisfaction. The Kia Sportage being named best vehicle
for commuters underscores our dedication to providing exceptional
driving experiences that meet the diverse needs of our customers.
We will continue to strive for excellence and deliver vehicles that
set new standards in the industry."
This is the fourth year for the Newsweek Autos Awards. The
awards are, for the first time, being given out in psychographic
categories, which match 13 types of new car buyers and their
vehicle purchasing priorities. Each category has its own criteria
and is measured from the perspective of a person in that lifestyle
category.
All vehicles on the market today in the U.S. were evaluated,
considered, and rated in each of the 13 psychographic
categories.
Kia America – about us
Headquartered in Irvine,
California, Kia America
continues to top automotive quality surveys. Kia is recognized as
one of the TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2023. Kia serves
as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and offers a range
of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles sold
through a network of over 775 dealers in the U.S., including
several cars and SUVs proudly assembled in America*.
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* The 2025 or newer EV9 all-electric three-row
SUV, Sportage (excludes HEV and PHEV models), Sorento (excludes HEV
and PHEV models), and Telluride are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally
sourced parts.
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