The Korean company was awarded for its “best” year after the launches of its key models
Kia has been named ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ at the 2022 TopGear.com Awards, ending the year on a high. This is the second year in a row that Kia has won the TopGear.com awards. Last year, the newly launched EV6 won the ‘Crossover of the Year’ category.
Kia has launched several game-changing models in Europe this year – most notably the fifth-generation Sportage and the all-new Niro, consistently two of Kia’s best-sellers across Europe. Both models offered a significant upgrade over their predecessors in a number of areas, including exterior and interior design, technological advancements and levels of sustainability.
Jack Rix, Editor of BBC Top Gear Magazine, commented: “Kia’s recent performance has been remarkable. Despite the difficult situations, the upward trajectory shows no signs of slowing down. The latest Sportage is an excellent family crossover compared to its rivals, the new Niro looks impressive and offers hybrid or electric versions and the EV6 GT offers an adrenaline-pumping 577bhp version in drift mode.”
Jason Jeong, President of Kia Europe, said: “This has been a great year for Kia in terms of new products, brand awareness and sales. Our year-to-date market share across Europe has remained at a high of 5.1% over the past two months and this success is due to our incredible range of electrified models which will expand during 2023 and then, hoping to inspire more customers to make the switch and support a sustainable future for all.”
David Hilbert, Marketing Director of Kia Europe, accepted the award on behalf of Kia and said: “2022 was a landmark year in Kia’s history, where the brand became synonymous with electrification and set new standards for the future of mobility. The entry of the EV6 GT was a defining moment for us as we strengthened our leadership in electrification in the high-performance arena. We thank TopGear.com for naming us ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ – it’s a welcome recognition of the brand’s achievements so far and we look forward to a successful 2023.”
The company’s ‘Plan S’ strategy includes sustainability targets, including a line-up of 14 all-electric models by 2027. The next model to be launched will be the much-anticipated EV9, which will be unveiled on the European market in 2023.
The Kia EV9 is developed on the company’s Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) and will usher in a new era of sophisticated, high-tech and sustainable mobility for Kia.
To view the TopGear.com Awards 2022 ‘Meet the Winners’ video, follow this link on the TopGear.com website.
https://www.topgear.com/car-news/2022-topgearcom-awards/video-meet-2022-topgearcom-awards-winners
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