Awards & Recognition
Please find below the list of awards and accolades received by KIA worldwide.
| Award/Accolade | Presenting Organisation | Country | Category | Type | Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORTE RECOGNISED AS "BEST VALUE FOR MONEY FAMILY CAR" | Asian Auto Magazine "Car of The Year Award" | Malaysia | Passenger | General | Forte |
| Award/Accolade | Presenting Organisation | Country | Category | Type | Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Ads of 2009 | PETA | USA | Crossover | Communication | Soul |
| Best Automobile 2009 | La Tercera | Chile | Crossover | General | Soul |
| Best Brand of the Year | La Tercera | Chile | N/A | Corporate | N/A |
| Best Design of the Year | Ministry of Knowledge Economy | Korea | Passenger | Design | Soul |
| Car of the Year | Wheels Weekly | Malaysia | Passenger | General | Forte |
| Car of the Year | NADAguides.com | USA | Passenger | General | Forte |
| Carbon Footprint Certificate | Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute | Korea | Passenger | Eco | Cadenza (K7) |
| iF Product Design Award | iF Design Awards | Germany | Passenger | Design | Venga |
| Most Improved Automaker in North America | Autotropolis | USA | N/A | Corporate | N/A |
| People's Choice People Mover | Carsales Network | Australia | Passenger | Value | Sedona (Carnival) |
| Safest Car of 2009 | Ministry of Land, Transport & Maritime Affairs | Korea | Crossover | Safety | Soul |
| SUV of the Year | Autocar Magazine | New Zealand | SUV | General | Sorento |
| Top 5 SUVs List | Toronto Star | Canada | SUV | General | Soul |
| Top 5 SUVs List | Toronto Star | Canada | SUV | General | Soul |
| Top Ten Automotive Development for 2009 | Korea Auutomobile Manufacturers Association | Korea | Passenger | Eco | Forte |
| Award/Accolade | Presenting Organisation | Country | Category | Type | Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Buy | Consumer Digest | USA | Crossover | Value | Soul |
| Best Buy | Consumer Digest | USA | Passenger | Value | Sedona (Carnival) |
| Super Value | Active Network, Inc. | USA | Crossover | Value | Soul |
| Third Place - Fuel Efficiency | Asian Auto - Mudah.my | Malaysia | Compact City Car | Fuel Efficiency | Picanto (Morning) |
| Top Safety Pick | IIHS | USA | Crossover | Safety | Soul |
| Award/Accolade | Presenting Organisation | Country | Category | Type | Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Automotive Excellence Award | Popular Mechanics | USA | Crossover | General | Soul |
| Best of 2009 Orange County Auto Show | Orange County Auto Show | USA | Passenger | General | Forte |
| Best Value Car: People Mover | Wheels Magazine | Australia | MPV | Value | Rondo (Carens) |
| Best Value Car: Small/Medium ($26,000-$31,000) | Wheels Magazine | Australia | Crossover | Value | Soul |
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