List of Kia vehicles

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The South Korean automobile manufacturer Kia has produced various cars, SUVs, and buses.

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Passenger vehicles

Current models

ModelCurrent generationVehicle descriptionGlobal sales (2022, by units) [1]
ImageName(s)Introduction

(cal. year)

Model codeIntroductionMain markets
Hatchback
Kia Ceed (2021) IMG 5437.jpg Ceed 2006CD2018Europe, etc. C-segment hatchback for the European market.80,044 (incl. Proceed and SW)
Kia EV4 CT1 Snow White Pearl Test Vehicle (9) (cropped).jpg EV4 2025CT2025Europe, etc.Battery electric hatchback based on the Hyundai E-GMP platform.-
2024 Kia K3 Cross GT Line (Colombia) front view.png K3 2023BL72023Latin America and Middle EastB-segment/subcompact hatchback, successor of the Rio hatchback.-
2026 Kia K4 Hatchback - 01.jpg K4 2024CL42024Americas, Europe, Australia etc.C-segment hatchback, successor to the Forte/Cerato hatchback.-
Kia Morning JA PE2 Astro Grey (5) (cropped).jpg Picanto/
Morning
2004JA2017Global (except North America and China) A-segment city car.148,197
Kia Ray TAM PE2 Clear White (8) (cropped).jpg Ray 2011TAM2011South KoreaCity car with single rear sliding door based on the Picanto for the South Korean market. Battery electric version is available.44,566
Sedan/liftback
2026 Kia EV4 - 01.jpg EV4 2025CT2025GlobalBattery electric sedan based on the Hyundai E-GMP platform.-
2024 Kia K3 Sedan GT Line (Colombia) front view.jpg K3 2023BL72023Latin America and Middle EastB-segment/subcompact sedan, successor of the Rio sedan.-
2025 Kia K4 LX in Azure Blue, front right, 2024-10-12.jpg K4 2024CL42024Americas, Middle East, Australia my, etc.C-segment/compact sedan, successor of the Forte/K3/Cerato sedan.-
Kia K5 GT DL3 PE Snow White Pearl Test Vehicle (8) (cropped).jpg K5 2000 (as Optima)DL32019North America, South Korea, Middle East, etc. D-segment/mid-size sedan, successor of the Optima.121,538
Kia K8 Hybrid GL3 HEV PE Interstellar Gray (9) (cropped).jpg K8 2021GL32021South Korea, etc. Executive sedan oriented for the domestic South Korean market, successor of the K7.47,279
Kia K9 RJ PE Aurora Black Pearl (57) (cropped).jpg K9 2012RJ2018South Korea, etc.Flagship luxury sedan oriented for the domestic South Korean market.6,736
Kia Soluto 1.4 EX 2025 (cropped).jpg Pegas/
Soluto
2017AB2017Emerging marketsEntry-level B-segment sedan.36,755
Station wagon
Kia Ceed sw (2021) IMG 5804.jpg Ceed SW 2006CD2018Europe, etc.Station wagon version of the Ceed.80,044 (incl. Ceed hatchback and Proceed)
SUV/crossover
Kia EV3 DSC 9157.jpg EV3 2024SV2024Europe, Asia Pacific, etc.Battery electric crossover based on the Hyundai E-GMP platform.-
KIA EV5 20231120 (cropped).jpg EV5 2023OV2023Global (except United States)Battery electric crossover based on the Hyundai-Kia N3 eK platform.-
Kia EV6 GT-line (Facelift) - f 27072025.jpg EV6 2021CV2021GlobalBattery electric crossover based on the Hyundai E-GMP platform.83,411
Kia EV9 GT-Line IMG 2595.jpg EV9 2023MV2023GlobalBattery electric mid-size SUV based on the Hyundai E-GMP platform.-
Kia Niro (SG2) PHEV Leonberg 2022 1X7A0474.jpg Niro 2016SG22022Global Alternative fuel vehicle compact crossover SUV. Available as a battery-electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid.141,427
Kia Seltos SP2 PE Snow White Pearl (17) (cropped).jpg Seltos 2019SP22019Global (except Europe, etc.) Subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment).299,433
2024 Kia Sonet Zenith (Colombia) front view.png Sonet 2020QY2020Global emerging marketsEntry-level subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) smaller than Stonic.112,357
2024 Kia Sorento (MQ4) Ditzingen Mobil IMG 9803.jpg Sorento 2002MQ42020GlobalTwo or three-row compact/mid-size crossover SUV.214,476
2023 Kia Soul GT-Line (facelift), front 12.11.22.jpg Soul 2008SK32019North America, etc.Tall crossover or mini MPV. Battery electric version is also available in South Korea and the only one available in Europe.76,190
Kia Sportage 1.6T 2WD Signature NQ5 PE Snow White Pearl (3) (cropped).jpg Sportage 1993NQ52021GlobalTwo-row compact crossover SUV (C-segment). Best selling Kia model globally.415,863
KIA SPORTAGE ACE (KIA SPORTAGE (NP) FACELIFT) China.jpg Sportage Ace 2005NP2017ChinaTwo-row compact crossover SUV for the Chinese market.17,582
Kia Stonic Facelift DSC 9150.jpg Stonic 2017YB CUV2025Europe, Australasia, etc. Subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) based on the Rio.104,142
2025 Kia Syros AY.jpg Syros 2025AY2025India Crossover city car (A-segment) for Indian market.-
2022 Kia Telluride EX (facelift), front 4.16.23.jpg Telluride 2018ON2018North America and Middle EastThree-row mid-size crossover SUV.106,860
Kia XCeed (2022) 1X7A6475.jpg XCeed 2018CD CUV2018Europe, etc.Two-row compact crossover SUV (C-segment) based on the Ceed.53,951
Pickup truck/Ute
Kia Tasman 2.5T 4X Extreme TK1 Snow White Pearl (7) (cropped).jpg Tasman 2025TK2025Australia, New Zealand and emerging marketsMid-size pickup truck
Minivan/MPV
2025 kia Carens Clavis Facelift 1.5 T-GDi 7DCT (1).jpg Carens/Carens Clavis 1999KY2021Asia-Pacific emerging marketsCrossover-styled three-row compact MPV.68,874
Kia Carnival Hybrid KA4 PE HEV Snow White Pearl (5) (cropped).jpg Carnival 1998KA42020Global (except Europe, etc.)Three-row or four-row (depending on the market) minivan with sliding doors.111,777
Kia PV5 (SW1) Passenger - Seoul Mobility Show 2025 (03).jpg PV5 2025SW12025GlobalBattery electric minivan based on the E-GMP.S platform.

Former models

ModelTimelineSuccessor
IntroducedDiscontinued
Avella 19941999Rio/Pride
Brisa 19741981Pride
Concord/Capital 19972014Credos
Credos 19962000Optima
Enterprise 19982002Opirus/Amanti
Elan/Vigato 19961999
Forte/K3/Cerato 20082024K4 (2024)
Joice 19992003Carens
K4 (China) 20142020-
K7/Cadenza 20092021K8
KX3 20152023Seltos
KX5 20152021Sportage
KX7 20162021-
Mentor 19942001-
Mohave 20092024-
Niro Plus 20212024-
Opirus/Amanti 20022011K7/Cadenza
Potentia 19922001K9
Pregio 19952006-
Pride 19862011Rio
Proceed 20062025-
Qianlima 20032006Rio/Pride
Retona 19982003Sportage
Rio 19992023K3 (BL7)
Rondo 20062022Carens
Sephia 19922003Cerato
Spectra 20002009Forte
Stinger 20172023-
Soul EV 20142024EV3
Venga 20092017-
Visto 20002004Picanto

Commercial vehicles

ModelCurrent generationVehicle description
ImageName(s)Introduction

(cal. year)

IntroductionMain markets
Van
Kia PV5 (SW1) Cargo -Seoul Mobility Show 2025 (02).jpg PV5 20252025GlobalBattery electric van based on the E-GMP.S Platform.
Truck
00 kia bongo3 truck 1.jpg Bongo 19812004South Korea
PV5 20252025GlobalBattery electric chassis cab based on the E-GMP.S Platform.
Bus
Kia Granbird Premium Silkroad II PE Neutral Silver (3).jpg Granbird 19942020South Korea

Former models

ModelTimelineSuccessor
IntroducedDiscontinued
Combi 20002002-
Pregio 19952006-

Concept cars

KIA Defense

See also

References

  1. Kia. "Sales Results | IR Library | Kia Global Brand Site". worldwide.kia.com. Retrieved 2022-01-11.
  2. "Kia Readies Niro Urban Vehicle Concept for Frankfurt Motor Show". Top Gear Philippines . 2013-08-30. Retrieved 2013-08-30.