Kia Celebrates Sixfold Victory At The 2024 Newsweek Autos Awards

Published: Tuesday, August 6, 2024, 23:03 [IST]

Kia America has been honoured with six awards in the 2024 Newsweek Autos Awards. The accolades span various categories, including Best Vehicle for Commuters for the Kia Sportage. Other individual vehicle awards include Top Pick for Tomorrow Seekers for the all-electric Kia EV9, Top Pick for Empty Nesters for both the Kia Sorento and Kia Carnival, Top Pick for First-Time Car Buyers for the Kia Seltos, and another Top Pick for Commuters for the Kia Niro.

"We are thrilled and honoured to be recognised with six awards in the 2024 Newsweek Autos Awards," said Steven Center, COO & EVP, Kia America. "This achievement is a testament to our relentless commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. The Kia Sportage being named best vehicle for commuters underscores our dedication to providing exceptional driving experiences that meet the diverse needs of our customers. We will continue to strive for excellence and deliver vehicles that set new standards in the industry."

This year marks the fourth edition of the Newsweek Autos Awards. For the first time, these awards are being distributed based on psychographic categories. These categories align with 13 types of new car buyers and their specific purchasing priorities. Each category has unique criteria evaluated from the perspective of individuals within that lifestyle segment.

All vehicles currently available in the U.S. market were assessed and rated across these 13 psychographic categories. This comprehensive evaluation ensures that each award reflects genuine consumer preferences and priorities.

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America consistently ranks high in automotive quality surveys. Recognised as one of TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2023, Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA. The company offers a diverse range of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicles through a network of over 775 dealers across the U.S.

Several models such as the 2025 or newer EV9 all-electric three-row SUV, Sportage (excluding HEV and PHEV models), Sorento (excluding HEV and PHEV models), and Telluride are assembled in America using both U.S. and globally sourced parts.

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