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Kia

South Korea · Automobiles

Brand originSouth Korea
IndustryAutomobiles
About the brandKia

About Kia

Kia is a South Korean automotive and mobility company whose history begins in 1944.

Founded1944
HeadquartersSeoul, South Korea
Company / groupKia Corporation / Hyundai Motor Group

History and development

Kia’s predecessor, Kyungsung Precision Industry, was founded in 1944 and initially made bicycle parts. The company adopted the Kia name in 1952 and later moved into motorcycles, trucks and passenger cars. Today Kia is part of Hyundai Motor Group and is strongly developing electric vehicles and new mobility solutions.

What does Kia make or offer?

Passenger cars, SUVs, hybrids, electric vehicles and commercial mobility solutions.

Origin and country of manufacture

Kia is a South Korean automotive and mobility company whose history begins in 1944. The manufacturing country of a specific product can differ because international companies produce and assemble goods in multiple countries.

Kia: Passenger cars, SUVs, hybrids, electric vehicles and commercial mobility solutions.

Frequently asked questions about Kia

Which country is Kia from?

Kia is a South Korean automotive and mobility company whose history begins in 1944. This describes the brand’s origin; an individual product may be manufactured in another country.

What does Kia make or offer?

Passenger cars, SUVs, hybrids, electric vehicles and commercial mobility solutions.