Awards & Recognition for the Year 2006
Please find below the list of awards and accolades received by KIA worldwide.
| Award/Accolade | Presenting Organisation | Country | Category | Type | Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Star Crash Safety Rating | NHTSA | USA | SUV | Safety | Sportage |
| 5-Star Crash Safety Rating | NHTSA | USA | SUV | Safety | Sportage |
| Autobest 2006 | Autobest | Europe (East) | Passenger | COTY | Rio |
| Best Value | Planet 4x4 | UK | SUV | Value | Sportage |
| Editor's Most Wanted Sedan under $15,000 | Edmunds.com | USA | Passenger | General | Rio |
| Global Automotive Manufacturer of the Year 2007 | ITM | UK | N/A | Corporate | N/A |
| Medium Car of the Year | AMI Insurance | New Zealand | Passenger | COTY | Optima (Magentis) |
| Most Improved Car in 2005 | Autobytel | USA | Passenger | General | Rio |
| Award/Accolade | Presenting Organisation | Country | Category | Type | Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Management Award | Korea Green Foundation | Korea | N/A | Eco | N/A |
| Idea of the Year | Autocar | UK | Passenger | Corporate | ce'ed |
| Top Safety Pick ('Good' Rating) | IIHS | USA | MPV | Safety | Sedona (Carnival) |
| Award/Accolade | Presenting Organisation | Country | Category | Type | Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Star Crash Safety Rating | NHTSA | USA | Passenger | Safety | Optima (Magentis) |
| Best in Quality of Ownership Experience | Strategic Vision | USA | Passenger | Customer | Optima (Magentis) |
| Best Large SUV | Autocar ASEAN | Malaysia | SUV | General | Sorento |
| Manufacturer of the Year | Auto Trader | New Zealand | N/A | Corporate | N/A |
| Most Economical Car | FIB | Iceland | Passenger | Value | Picanto (Morning) |
| Most Wanted | Edmunds.com | USA | Passenger | Value | Rio |
| Total Value Award | Strategic Vision | USA | Passenger | Quality | Optima (Magentis) |
| Award/Accolade | Presenting Organisation | Country | Category | Type | Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car of the Year | Autocar ASEAN | Malaysia | SUV | COTY | Sorento |
| Towcar of the Year | Caravan Club | UK | SUV | COTY | Sorento |
| Award/Accolade | Presenting Organisation | Country | Category | Type | Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'Good' Safety Rating | IIHS | USA | Passenger | Quality | Optima (Magentis) |
| Best Rides for College Students or New Grads | CNNMoney.com | USA | SUV | Value | Sportage |
| Award/Accolade | Presenting Organisation | Country | Category | Type | Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top RV | Korea Productivity Center | Korea | MPV | Customer | Sorento |
| Award/Accolade | Presenting Organisation | Country | Category | Type | Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highest in Initial Quality | J.D. Power & Associates | USA | Passenger | Quality | Rio |
| Highest Score in Segment | J.D. Power & Associates | USA | Passenger | Quality | Rio |
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