Kia Rio and Kia Rondo vehicles recommended by 2010 Consumer Guide and About.com

SYDNEY – February 11, 2010: Kia Motors America (KMA) has announced that the Kia Rio and Kia Rondo have been selected as 2010 Consumer Guide Automotive Recommended Vehicles for their quality, comfort, function and value. The announcement comes on the heels of Kia Rondo being named to the 'Best Family Cars Under $20,000' list with About.com, a respected online resource for US consumers.

"Receiving the 2010 Consumer Guide Automotive Recommended Vehicle designation is a tribute to the ongoing evolution and continued improvement of the Kia brand," said Michael Sprague, Vice President of Marketing at Kia Motors America. "This distinction from such a trusted automotive resource reinforces to consumers our commitment to providing the highest quality vehicles infused with great design, value, safety features, utility and practicality."

Consumer Guide Automotive editorsreviewed and selected the top vehicles across 18 vehicle categories, including Subcompact Car, Compact Car, Midsize Car, Premium Midsize Car, Large Car, Premium Large Car, Sporty/Performance Car, Compact SUV, Midsize SUV, Large SUV, Premium Large SUV, Minivan, among others. For more than 40 years Consumer Guide has been empowering buyers to shop with confidence and receives 2.6 million unique visitors each month.

About.com reviewed and selected a number of 2009 and 2010 model year vehicles, finally selecting the top 10 cars they felt best offered families an exceptional combination of value, comfort and seating for under $20,000. "In today's economy, consumers are constantly looking for ways to save money while retaining quality, and Rondo offers the functionality and safety of a minivan or SUV without the heft, low fuel economy or high price tag," said Mr. Sprague.