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Kia Russia & CIS announced the beginning of the transformation of the Kia brand in Russia and the markets of the CIS countries. In the coming years, Kia will take the path of transition from a traditional automaker to a provider of modern mobility solutions and services in the Russian market.
Development of Kia in the world and in Russia
The history of the Kia brand exceeds 75 years, and sixty of them are associated with the automotive industry. In 1962, the production of the first for Kia and the first in Korea three-wheeled vehicle K-360 began. The lineup and production volumes expanded, and the first 10 million vehicles were sold by Kia by 2003. In May 2021, the milestone of 50 million cars produced and sold was crossed. Global annual sales are approximately 2.7 million units. Kia has firmly established itself among the world's leading manufacturers.
For seven years in Russia, Kia has remained the leading brand among all foreign car brands. Kia is represented by the widest dealer network - 200 dealerships operate in 101...