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.
Kia
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.
Kia models
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Kia Telluride is a three-row midsize SUV built for the US market, sold through the 2020-2024 model years before Kia moved to the redesigned second generation. Every version uses a 291 hp 3.8-litre V6 with an 8-speed automatic, front-wheel drive standard and all-wheel drive available. Prices ranged from $35,990 to $53,185.
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 about Kia
Kia is recalling 462,869 Telluride SUVs from the 2020-2024 model years in the United States. A damaged or displaced front-seat adjuster switch can leave the seat's motor running and overheating, with 18 cases of localized fire or melting recorded since October 2024. It is the second recall over the same defect. Dealers will install a free electronic fuse; owner notifications start August 13, 2026.
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.
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.
Market Data
Poland's new-car market grew 19% in June, but the story of the month was the MG HS - the Chinese-owned SUV climbed to 4th among every model sold in the country, its best result yet.
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.
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.