Rio

2013
China, CACSI
1st Place in China Automobile Customer Satisfaction Index

Sportage

2013
China, CACSI
1st Place in China Automobile Customer Satisfaction Index

Forte/Cerato

2013
China, CACSI
1st Place in China Automobile Customer Satisfaction Index

Sportage

2013
USA, USAA
"United Services Automobile Association (USAA)"

Soul

2013
USA, Kelley Blue Book
Coolest New Cars Under $18K

Cee'd

2012
UK, NGMW
‘Northern Car of the Year’

Soul

2012
USA, Kelley Blue Book
Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000

KIA

2012
USA, totalcarscore.com
Top 10 Best Car Brands For 2012

Optima

2012
USA, Autobytel
Sedan of the Year

Sportage

2012
Ukraine, All-Ukrainian National
Sales Leader of the segment

Forte/Cerato

2012
Ukraine, All-Ukrainian National
Sales Leader of the segment

Rio

2012
USA, FAMA Magazine
SUBCOMPACT CAR OF THE YEAR (Mujeres Al Volante)

Rio

2012
Australia, carsales.au.com
People’s Choice Winner

Picanto

2012
Republic of South Africa, The Future Group
Peoples Choice Award

Sportage

2012
Poland, Auto Moto
Number One Small SUV

Rio

2012
Republic of South Africa, INSA
Motoring Car of the Year

Sorento

2012
UK, TOTAL 4x4 Magazine
Most Improved

Soul

2012
USA, J.D. Power
Initial Quality Study (IQS)

Rio

2012
Russia, Klaxon Magazine
Golden Klaxon

Forte/Cerato

2012
Singapore, SgCarMart
Family Hatchback of the Year