KIA AMERICA EARNS HIGHEST NUMBER OF J.D. POWER U.S. INITIAL QUALITY AWARDS IN THE INDUSTRY

Kia Owners Reported Fewest Quality Issues During the First 90 Days of Ownership Across Four Vehicle Segments

-    Kia Rio, Forte, Stinger, and Carnival took top honors in the 2023 study
-    Kia Forte is #1 in Initial Quality among Compact Cars, making Kia the only brand to earn a J.D. Power Award in this segment for the fifth year in a row

IRVINE, Calif., June 23, 2023 -- Kia America took home the highest number of J.D. Power U.S. Initial Quality Study awards for a brand in the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS). Four Kia nameplates took segment-best honors this year: Rio (Small Car), Forte (Compact Car), Stinger (Midsize Premium Car) and Carnival (Minivan). This is the fifth consecutive win for the Kia Forte in the Compact Car segment, making Kia the only brand to earn a J.D. Power Award in this segment for five years running¹.