2016
> Kia becomes official partner of the Auckland NRL Nines.
> New Optima launched in New Zealand.
> Kia backs the Hurricanes Super Rugby team. .
> 2016 Kia Sportage launched

2015
> Sponsors the FIFA U-20 World Cup held in New Zealand.
> Launches the third generation Sorento.
> Places second among 33 automotive brands, and highest among mass-market nameplates, in the 2015 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study.
> Launches the all new Carnival

2014
> Kia launches the exciting new 150kw hot hatch the pro_cee’d GT.
> Kia designer Peter Schreyer presented with the 2014 Grand Prix du Design.
> Kia launches the second generation Soul.
> Kia sponsors The Paul Henry Show.

2013
> Kia launches the Cerato Koup - the first turbo Kia to be sold in New Zealand.
> Kia Cerato named the NZ Herald, Driven small car of the year.

2012
> Kia sponsor  the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic netball team.
> Kia Picanto becomes the first sub-$19,000 car to score 5 stars in ANCAP safety tests.

2011
> Optima wins Design Award at the gala Australian International Design Awards function.
> Kia Supports International Winter Games NZ.

2010
> Kia unveils Cerato masterminded by award-winning designer Peter Schreyer.
> Kia launches Sportage in Queenstown.

2009
> Kia sponsors singles and doubles titles at ASB Tennis Classic.
> Kia Sorento R awarded the AMI Autocar 2009 SUV of the Year.

2008
> Kia sponsors Devonport Food & Wine Festival.
> Kia moves to the Kia Dome at the National Fieldays.

2007
> Kia dealer network totals 20 outlets nationwide.
> Kia surpasses 2000 new vehicle sales.

2006
> Kia Magentis wins Autocar Medium Car of the Year.
> Kia makes its first appearance at the National Fieldays.

2005
> Kia becomes New Zealand’s fastest growing car brand.
> Kia dealer network totals 16 outlets nationwide.