Kia Corporation is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, and is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Group. The brand produces vehicles across all segments from the Picanto city car to the EV9 large electric SUV. European production is centred on the Žilina plant in Slovakia, which builds the Ceed family, Sportage, and XCeed.
Kia
Kia Corporation
🇰🇷 South Korea
South Korean mass-market brand and subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Group. Sells cars globally across all segments, with a growing EV lineup built on the E-GMP platform.
Models
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K3
Kia K3 - the global successor to the Kia Rio, now produced at the ADM Jizzakh plant in Uzbekistan. Fastback body, two naturally-aspirated petrol engines. Up to 25,000 units/year from Uzbekistan.
Hybrid
coming soon
Niro
2026 Niro facelift - HEV only after PHEV and EV variants were discontinued. 138 hp / 265 Nm, 1.6 GDI + 44 hp e-motor, 6-speed DCT, FWD. European sales later in 2026, no pricing yet.
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announced
XCeed
Second facelift of Kia's cross-hatch. New front and rear design in the current Kia style, dual 12.3" screen layout, new climate control. Powertrain details not yet confirmed. Launch before end of 2026.
News
Hybrid
Kia Niro facelift: HEV only for Europe, PHEV and EV discontinued
The 2026 Niro refresh cuts the lineup to a single HEV variant. Kia is clearing the segment for next-generation electric models. European sales later in 2026, no pricing yet.
20 May 2026
Kia K3 Production Starts in Uzbekistan
The Kia K3, successor to the Rio, has entered production at the ADM Jizzakh plant in Uzbekistan. Full manufacturing cycle, up to 25,000 units/year. Two petrol engines. Pricing announced in May.
9 May 2026
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Kia XCeed Gets Its Second Facelift
Kia announced a second facelift for the XCeed cross-hatch - more extensive than the 2022 update. New front and rear design, dual 12.3" screens. Powertrain details not yet published. Launch before end of 2026.
9 May 2026
About
Frequently asked questions
- Who owns Kia?
- Kia is owned by Hyundai Motor Group.
- What country is Kia from?
- Kia is a South Korea brand, headquartered in Seoul.
- When was Kia founded?
- Kia was founded in 1944.
- What kind of cars does Kia make?
- Kia makes cars and SUVs across all segments, including electric.