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2020
Kia announces plan to introduce a new logo
Kia announced a plan to introduce a new brand logo the following year; the article reported that the logo had not yet officially debuted.
2020
Kia launches Seltos Anniversary Edition in India
Kia Motors India launched the Seltos Anniversary Edition, a limited edition available in the HTX trim with petrol and diesel engines.
2020
Graphic Communications Group announces reader loyalty promotion
Graphic Communications Group Limited announced a six-month promotion to reward readers of its newspaper brands. The promotion was scheduled to start on October 5, 2020, with four KIA Pegas cars among the ultimate prizes.
2020
Kia previews seven dedicated electric vehicles
Kia released a teaser image showing seven dedicated electric vehicles planned for launch before 2027; four are described as SUV crossovers.
2020
Friendly Kia offers Summer Sticker Sales incentives
Friendly Kia offered lease and financing incentives, including a $300 Visa gift card with a qualifying new Kia lease or purchase, during its Summer Sticker Sales Event. The source says select low-payment lease offers were available through Aug. 31.
2020
Kia unveils Sonet compact SUV
Kia globally unveiled the Sonet compact SUV and said it plans to launch the model in India the following month.
2020
Hyundai Motor Group unveils new car air-conditioning technologies
Hyundai Motor Group showcased three new vehicle air-quality technologies and said they would be introduced first in South Korea on certain Hyundai, Kia and Genesis vehicles.
2020
Dongfeng Yueda Kia unveils the K5 Kaiku
Dongfeng Yueda Kia formally unveiled the new-generation K5, marketed as Kaiku in China. The model was scheduled to make a public appearance at the Chengdu Auto Show in late July and was planned to go on sale in September.
2020
Kia recalls 5,128 Seltos vehicles in Russia
Kia Motors Russia and the CIS issued a recall for 5,128 Kia Seltos (SP2) vehicles sold from December 2019 to June 2020. The steering column on vehicles equipped with a mechanical locking system may not lock when parked; the steering column shaft will be replaced free of charge.
2020
Hyundai announces iMT transmission debut in Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet
Reports described Hyundai’s new intelligent manual transmission (iMT), which has an automatically operated clutch mechanism instead of a clutch pedal. The transmission was announced as set to debut in Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet vehicles; the reports do not establish that the debut had already occurred.
2020
Kia launches iMT manual transmission in Europe
Kia launched a six-speed intelligent manual transmission with a wire-controlled clutch in Europe, combining it with a mild-hybrid design.
2020
Kia K5 domestic debut and presale announced
Dongfeng Yueda Kia was reported to have announced that the new-generation K5, named Kaiku in China, would make its domestic debut and open for presale at the Chengdu Auto Show on July 24, with a market launch planned for September.
2020
Kia introduces e-Soul Cargo in the Netherlands
Kia introduced the e-Soul Cargo, a cargo-oriented version of the e-Soul, in the Netherlands.
2020
Kia adds features to UVO connected car system
Kia added new features to its UVO connected car system, including a voice-assisted wake-up command, nine voice commands, safety features, remote air-quality monitoring and smartwatch connectivity. The article says the new features had been introduced in the month before publication.
2020
Kia announces upgraded Rio
Kia announced an upgraded Rio featuring refreshed design, updated technology and revised powertrains, including a petrol mild-hybrid option. Sales in Europe were planned to start during the third quarter of 2020.
2020
KIA announces KIA Promise warranty extension in Taiwan
KIA’s Taiwan distributor, Snaem Kia Motors, announced the KIA Promise warranty extension program. Vehicles with warranties expiring from February 1 through April 30, 2020 would receive a free extension through June 30, 2020.
2020
Parts shortage disrupts Kia Seltos production and deliveries
A shortage of 3.5-inch instrument displays disrupted Kia Seltos production at Kia's Gwangju plant; the report said some deliveries could be delayed by up to eight weeks despite temporary use of 7-inch displays and adjusted sourcing through a China plant.
2020
Hyundai and Kia announce recall of imported vehicles in China
Hyundai Motor (China) Investment Co. filed a recall plan covering 43,712 imported Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles and 3,686 imported Kia Sorento and Carnival vehicles. The ABS module may leak electricity or short-circuit if moisture enters its connector, creating a fire hazard. The recall is scheduled to begin on June 30, 2020, with free relay installations to change the module's power supply.
2020
Kia unveils fourth-generation Sorento
Kia formally unveiled the fourth-generation Sorento and disclosed additional details. The new flagship SUV was planned for launch in Europe in the third quarter of 2020.
2020
Kia announces Stinger Night Sky special edition for Australia
Kia announced that it would introduce the Stinger Night Sky special edition in the Australian market. The article describes its equipment, colors and starting price.