Kia Awards Roundup, February 2018

Friday, 23 February, 2018

February has been a good month for Kia. Four Kia vehicles were recognized by three different outlets/organizations for their dependability, value and overall awesomeness. These vehicles are the Rio, Soul, Sorento and Stinger.

* RIO *

The 2018 Kia Rio was ranked the top vehicle in the Small Car category for J.D. Power’s 2018 Vehicle Dependability Study . J.D. Power is a big name in the car industry and this study looks at problems reported in the previous 12 months by original owners of three-year-old vehicles. This year’s study was for the 2015 model year.

“The results of the J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study demonstrate Kia’s continued commitment to quality and in building world-class products that offer tremendous value to our customers,” Greg Silvestri, head of service operations for Kia Motors America, said in a Kia press release.

Overall, Kia vehicles ranked second among Non-Premium car brands and gained 12 rank positions since the 2016 study, which is designed to measure long-term quality of vehicles.

* SOUL & SORENTO *

For the second consecutive year, the Soul and Sorento were named the Best Cars for the Money by U.S. News & World Report . The 2018 Soul was named the Best Compact Car for the Money and the 2018 Sorento was named the Best 3-Row SUV for the Money.

U.S. News & World Report gives these awards annually to vehicles in 14 categories after comparing them for reliability, safety, value and the opinions of industry experts.

“Winning for the second consecutive year, both the Kia Soul and Sorento continue to be class leaders when it comes to offering buyers a smart balance of quality features, utility, comfort and performance, as well as long-term value,” Jamie Page Deaton, managing editor of U.S. News & World Report, said in a Kia press release.

* STINGER *

The 2018 Stinger is Kia’s foray into the sport sedan segment and it’s been garnering a lot of buzz and accolades lately. Most recently, MotorWeek named the Stinger the Best of the Year, as well as the title of Best Sport Sedan, in the 2018 Drivers’ Choice Awards .

The Drivers’ Choice Awards are MotorWeek magazine’s televised event each year, and the editorial staff evaluates 150+ vehicles. The winners are selected based on dollar value, fuel efficiency, performance, technology and driving dynamics.

“Our annual Drivers’ Choice Awards look at vehicles from a buyer’s point of view,” MotorWeek Host John Davis said in a Kia press release. “We are aware of trends and innovations, and they play a large part in our selection process. We also understand that consumers want value and reliability and that’s where we believe the Kia Stinger hits the sweet spot. It’s practical, great to look at, and can be a performance car or an everyday driver, depending on who’s behind the wheel.”

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Tags : Stinger , Sportage , Soul , Rio , 2018 Models , Awards