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. |
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