IRVINE, Calif., July 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Four models from Kia
Motors America (KMA) were recognized as segment winners of the 2015
AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSA), including the K900
luxury sedan, which ranked at the top of the Luxury Car category
and won AutoPacific's coveted President's Award, given to the
vehicle that achieves the highest-ever overall VSA score. This
is only the third time this award has been given in the 19-year
history of the VSAs. The other three Kia winners included the
2015 Cadenza, 2015 Soul (tie) and 2015 Sportage in the Large Car,
Compact Car and Compact Crossover SUV categories, respectively,
with the Soul scoring its second consecutive win. Kia had more
category winners than any other brand and ranked third (tie) among
all Popular non-premium automakers for overall brand score.
"We are honored that four of our world-class vehicles have
earned AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards, affirming Kia's
on-going commitment to design, craftsmanship and the ownership
experience," said Orth Hedrick, vice
president of product planning, KMA. "While Cadenza, K900, Soul
and Sportage each have their own personalities, together they
represent the collective strength of the entire Kia model
line. We're especially proud of K900's recognition as Kia
continues to move upmarket and compete with long-standing luxury
brands."
AutoPacific's VSAs identify the most satisfying vehicles for
sale in the U.S. market and assist new car buyers in making
informed vehicle purchase decisions. The results are based on
responses to over 66,000 surveys completed by owners of new, model
year 2015 vehicles. The survey measures owner satisfaction through
50 separate attributes ranging from interior comfort and
convenience to fuel economy and performance.
About Kia Motors America
Kia Motors America (KMA) is the marketing and distribution arm
of Kia Motors Corporation based in Seoul. KMA proudly serves
as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and LPGA and set an
all-time annual sales record in 2014, surpassing the 500,000 unit
mark for the third consecutive year. KMA offers a complete line of
vehicles, including the rear-drive K9001 flagship sedan,
Cadenza premium sedan, Sorento CUV, Soul urban passenger vehicle,
Soul Electric Vehicle2, Sportage compact CUV, Optima
midsize sedan, Optima Hybrid, the Forte compact sedan, Forte5 and
Forte Koup, Rio and Rio 5-door subcompacts and the Sedona midsize
multi-purpose vehicle, through a network of more than 765 dealers
across the United States. Kia's U.S. manufacturing plant in
West Point, Georgia, builds the
Optima* and Sorento* and is responsible for the creation of more
than 14,000 plant and supplier jobs.
Information about KMA and its full vehicle line-up is available
at www.kia.com. For media information, including photography, visit
www.kiamedia.com. To receive custom email notifications for
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The Sorento and
Optima GDI (EX, SX & Limited and certain LX Trims only) are
assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced
parts.
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2015 K900 V8
available in select trims and in select markets with limited
availability.
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Soul EV in select
markets with limited availability.
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