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.
123 hp FWD
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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.
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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.
138 hp FWD
The second-generation Kia Seltos launched in Korea in January 2026, with a 1.6-litre turbo petrol up to 193 hp and a 141 hp hybrid version due to join the lineup during 2026. Prices start from around ₩24.77 million in Korea.
193 hp FWD
The facelifted fourth-generation Kia Sorento is a three-row midsize SUV offered with naturally aspirated, turbo, diesel, hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains up to 281 hp, priced from around $33,635 in the US.
191 hp FWD
The facelifted fifth-generation Kia Sportage (2026 MY) spans naturally aspirated, turbo, diesel, hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains from 149 to 265 hp, sold in short- and long-wheelbase forms depending on market.
180 hp FWD
Announced
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.
FWD
News about Kia
2027 Kia Niro US drops EV/PHEV for HEV-only
Kia's US-market 2027 Niro refresh cuts the lineup to a single hybrid variant, 139 hp combined from a 1.6 GDI engine and electric motor through a 6-speed DCT. The EV3 takes over as Kia's electric crossover in the US.
3 Jul 2026
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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Jaecoo 7 breaks into the UK's top three car sales, a year after launch
The UK's new-car market grew 9.2% in the first half of 2026, but the standout was the Jaecoo 7 - a Chinese SUV that only reached UK showrooms in 2025, and already the country's third best-selling car.
About
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.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Kia?
Kia is owned by Hyundai Motor Group.
What country is Kia from?
Kia is a South Korean 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.