open menu HISTORY HISTORY 70 years of progress and innovation History of Kia 1944 - 1990 1991 - 2000 2001 - 2010 2011 - 2021 2021 5 Kia teases first images of the fifth-generation all-new Sportage. 3 Kia Sorento wins best Large SUV at Women's World Car of The Year. Kia Corporation reveals the first images of the exterior and interior design of EV6, its first dedicated battery electric vehicle (BEV). Kia e-Niro named 'Best EV Small SUV' at the Fleet World Great British Fleet Awards. Kia introduces Sub-£35,000 e-Niro '2' with Long Range 64KWH Battery. Pre-reservation goes live for the Kia EV6. 2 Kia Niro Hybrid takes home the win for ‘Used AFV of the Year’ at the Car Dealer Used Car Awards 2020. Kia launches KiaCharge, providing the most comprehensive access to the UK public charging network . 1 Kia unviels new logo, new slogan (“Movement that inspires”) and a name change to 'Kia UK' to ignite its bold transformation for the future. 2020 12 A Plug-In Hybrid model completes the all-new Sorento line-up. Kia reveals Sportage ‘JBL® Black Edition’, a stunning new limited edition. Rafael Nadal and Kia team up to inspire children during the pandemic. 2019 12 Kia introduces new high specification e-Niro ‘4’ grade to the line-up. 2018 11 Kia unveils the all-new Soul EV at the 2018 LA Auto Show. 2017 12 Kia UK is awarded PHEV Manufacturer of the Year at this year’s GreenFleet Awards. Kia UK wins two awards at the Next Green Car Awards 2017 with Niro Plug-in Hybrid and Optima Sportswagon PHEV. 2016 12 Optima PHEV wins large family car segement in Next Green Car Awards 2016. Kia Motors today marks the tenth anniversary of production in Kia Slovakia in Žilina. 2015 2014 12 Launched the Forte 2015. Launched The Rio. 2013 10 Kia Fragrance is launched. The Soul is launched. 2012 10 Kia ranks 87th in Interbrand's list of 100 Best Global Brands. Request a Brochure Download a brochure today. Configure Your Car Design and build your perfect Kia. Find a Dealer Find your nearest Kia Dealership. Kia 7 Year Warranty Discover Kia’s pioneering 7 year warranty. NEW CARS USED CARS ELECTRIC CARS OWNERS BUSINESS INNOVATION ABOUT KIA facebook twitter instagram youtube linkedin Sign Up to the Kia Experience Contact us Privacy Modern Slavery Statement Customer Services FAQs Careers Terms of use Cookies Tax Strategy Accessibility UVO Connect Legal Documents home ABOUT KIA HISTORY UNITED KINGDOM © KIA UK 2021 Online Any questions? Chat with us now! Submit your question Chat with KIA Privacy Preference Center When you visit any web site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. This information might be about you, your preferences or your device and is mostly used to make the site work as you expect it to. The information does not usually directly identify you, but it can give you a more personalised web experience. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. Click on the different category headings to find out more and change our default settings. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer. Click here for more information on our privacy notice. More information Manage Consent Preferences Strictly Necessary Cookies Always Active Cookies Details Performance Cookies Cookies Details Functional Cookies Cookies Details Targeting Cookies Cookies Details Save Settings Allow All