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by Sam McEachern (IC: employee) Updated: December 6th, 2021 Share where is kia from and where are kias made

Kia is a popular brand in North America, but many Canadians and Americans may not know the origins of the brand, why it has a close relationship with Hyundai, or where the company makes its vehicles.

Where is Kia From?

Kia was founded in Seoul, South Korea, in 1944 and was originally called Kyungsung Precision Industry before changing its name to Kia Industries in 1956. Kia’s global headquarters are still located in Seoul today. It solely produced vehicles under license from other automakers such as Ford, Mazda, Fiat, and Peugeot and enjoyed a good degree of success both domestically in Korea and abroad, but went bankrupt amidst the Asian Financial Crisis in the late 1990s.

Where Are Kias Made?

Sohari Plant – Gwangmyeong, South Korea

Kia K900

Kia Stinger
Kia Sedona

Hwaseong Plant – Woojeong-myeon, South Korea

Kia Cadenza
Kia Niro

Gwanju Plant – Gwanju, South Korea

Kia Soul
Kia Sportage

Monterrey Plant – Monterrey, Mexico

Kia Forte
Kia Rio

Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia – West Point, Georgia

Kia Sorrento
Kia Optima

Ulsan Plant (Hyundai) – Ulsan, South Korea

Kia Telluride

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Sam McEachern

Sam McEachern holds a diploma in journalism from St. Clair College in Windsor, Ontario, and has been covering the automotive industry for over 5 years. He conducts reviews and writes AutoGuide's news content. He's a die-hard motorsports fan with a passion for performance cars of all sorts.

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Published July 21st, 2020 1:58 PM Autoguide Insurance 1 comment