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Every year Kia goes from strength to strength in innovative design and popularity in the New Zealand car market. 

1. 

   2018

   • > First ever Kia Stinger launched in NZ.
   • > Kia's first Hybrid and Plug-in launched.
   • > Kia Stinger nominated for 2018 NZ Car of the Year
   • > Rio GT Line introduced with 1.0L Turbo
2. 

   2017

   • > 4th generation Rio launched in New Zealand.
   • > Kia tops quality study for the second year
   • > New flagship Auckland dealership opens in Newmarket
   • > Kia NZ archives it's best sales result yet. 
3. 

   2016

   • > Kia becomes an official partner of the Auckland NRL Nines.
   • > New Optima launched in New Zealand.
   • > Kia backs the Hurricanes SuperRugby team.
   • > 2016 Kia Sportage launched
   • > New dealership in Thames opens.
4. 

   2015

   • > Sponsors the FIFA U-20 World Cup held in New Zealand.
   • > Launches the third generation Sorento.
   • > Places second among 33 automotive brands, and highest among mass-market nameplates, in the 2015 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study.
   • > Launches the all new Carnival
5. 

   2014

   • > Kia launches the exciting new 150kw hot hatch the pro_cee’d GT.
   • > Kia designer Peter Schreyer presented with the 2014 Grand Prix du Design.
   • > Kia launches the second generation Soul.
   • > Kia sponsors The Paul Henry Show.
6. 

   2013

   • > Kia launches the Cerato Koup - the first turbo Kia to be sold in New Zealand.
   • > Kia Cerato named the NZ Herald, Driven small car of the year.
7. 

   2012

   • > Kia sponsor  the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic netball team.
   • > Kia Picanto becomes the first sub-$19,000 car to score 5 stars in ANCAP safety tests.
8. 

   2011

   • > Optima wins Design Award at the gala Australian International Design Awards function.
   • > Kia Supports International Winter Games NZ.
9. 

   2010

   • > Kia unveils Cerato masterminded by award-winning designer Peter Schreyer.
   • > Kia launches Sportage in Queenstown.
10. 

    2009

    • > Kia sponsors singles and doubles titles at ASB Tennis Classic.
    • > Kia Sorento R awarded the AMI Autocar 2009 SUV of the Year.
11. 

    2008

    • > Kia sponsors Devonport Food & Wine Festival.
    • > Kia moves to the Kia Dome at the National Fieldays.
12. 

    2007

    • > Kia dealer network totals 20 outlets nationwide.
    • > Kia surpasses 2000 new vehicle sales.
13. 

    2006

    • > Kia Magentis wins Autocar Medium Car of the Year.
    • > Kia makes its first appearance at the National Fieldays.
14. 

    2005

    • > Kia becomes New Zealand’s fastest growing car brand.
    • > Kia dealer network totals 16 outlets nationwide.