Unique feature and appearance combinations will give Canadians the chance to celebrate with Kia through two of its most popular models
TORONTO, April 18, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After launching in 1999, Kia Canada is celebrating its twentieth year in Canada the best way it knows how – with two limited edition models that take the popular Soul and Stinger to even greater heights.
Along with the brand being ranked at the top of J.D. Power’s Initial Quality Study, 2019 has already been a very positive year for Kia in Canada, winning the AJAC Best Small Car for the all-new Forte, Best Large Car quickly followed by Overall Car of the Year for the Stinger. These new versions of Stinger and Soul will elevate the brand even further with even more great vehicles coming soon.
“In just twenty years, Kia has grown in Canada from 43 dealers and two products to 194 dealers and a range of vehicles that includes Stinger as AJAC’s Car of the Year, fantastic small cars, two long-range EVs and a full suite of SUVs that includes the all-new Telluride 8-seater SUV,” said Michael Kopke, Director of Marketing, Kia Canada Inc. “Offering these two limited edition models of Soul and Stinger is just part of how we are celebrating 20 years in this great nation while we look forward to our future.”
Available this spring, only 150 units of the 20th Anniversary Kia Stinger will be available with an MSRP of $51,495 – a price that adds just $1,500 to the GT Limited model and adds the following:
- Unique combination of the Ghost Grey exterior and Red Nappa interior
- Unique 19” Machine Finished Alloy wheels
- Custom Red Stitched Floor Mats
Also available this spring, 200 units of the 20th Anniversary Kia Soul will be available with an MSRP of $24,395 – a price that adds just $1,500 to the popular EX model and adds the following:
- 2-tone exterior colour (white body with red roof)
- 10.25” Display Audio with Navigation
- UVO Intelligence Telematics
- Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror
- Speaker Mood Lamps
- Dual-Zone Auto Climate Control
- Gloss Black and Leather Wrap Centre Fascia
- Unique 20th Anniversary emblem
For more information on the entire Kia lineup, please visit Kia Canada’s media site at KiaMedia.ca.
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About Kia Canada Inc.
Kia Canada Inc. (KCI), established in 1999 and celebrating 20 years in Canada, is a subsidiary of Kia Motors Corporation (KMC) based in Seoul, South Korea. Kia’s full line of award-winning vehicles offers world-class quality and customer satisfaction through a network of 194 dealers nationwide. The company employs 170 people in its Mississauga, Ontario headquarters, various locations across Canada and at its regional office in Montreal, Quebec. Kia’s brand slogan "The Power to Surprise" represents the company's global commitment to surpassing customer expectations through continuous automotive innovation. From compact to crossover to industry leading EV’s, every Kia delivers an extraordinary combination of precision engineering, outstanding performance, innovative features, and advanced safety systems. Having sold close to one million vehicles, popular Canadian models include Soul, Sportage, Sorento, Forte - winner of 2019 AJAC Best Small Car and Stinger – winner 2019 AJAC Car of the Year. To learn more about the Kia advantage, visit kia.ca or Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.
Mark James
Corporate Communications Manager
Kia Canada Inc.
T: 905-755-6251; E: mjames@kia.ca
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