KIA to Make Statement of Quality and Performance with Award-Winning Lineup & Guest Appearances at 2018 CIAS in Toronto
- Canadian debuts for the new 2019 Sorento and 2018 Niro Plug-In Hybrid
- Ontario debut for the all-new 2019 Forte
- First opportunity to get up-close-and-personal and even have a chance to win the NACTOY finalist Kia Stinger
- Special meet-and-great and photo-opp with Toronto FC Alumni and the MLS Cup
- Special appearance from Special Olympics Athletes
TORONTO, Feb. 06, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At this year's Canadian International Auto Show (CIAS) in Toronto, consumers will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with Kia - the brand that has ranked number one in J.D Power's Initial Quality Study two years running and has shocked the industry with its all new Stinger sports sedan.
In addition to national and provincial debuts of the redesigned Sorento and Forte, the new plug-in-hybrid version of Kia's all-new, record-holding Niro, will also make its Canadian debut. Consumers will also get their first chance to climb inside ? and enter a contest to win - the North American Car of the Year (NACTOY) finalist Kia Stinger. Special appearances from Toronto FC Alumni (including the MLS Cup) and Special Olympics will add even more excitement on specific days from the brand with ?the power to surprise.'
"Whether consumers are looking for a powerful sports sedan, luxurious SUV, fuel-efficient daily driver or anything in between, the Kia brand has an exciting option for everyone at this year's CIAS in Toronto," said Ted Lancaster, Vice President and COO, Kia Canada Inc. "We're also excited to have our partners from Toronto FC and Special Olympics join us at the show and to give our guests to the Kia booth a chance to enter our contest to be the lucky person who wins a brand new Kia Stinger sports sedan."
Additional details are included below. For more information and interview requests, please contact [email protected].
Canadian Debuts for the 2019 Kia Sorento SUV and 2018 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid
- The 2019 Kia Sorento 7-passenger SUV receives numerous exterior and interior enhancements to achieve a more refined and sophisticated look ? while still maintaining its rugged and capable utility. Photos available HERE.
- The new 2018 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid offers the same crossover utility, fun-driving and winning design of the Guinness World Record holding Niro Hybrid, but offers a new dimension with approximately 40 kilometres of all-electric range. Photos available HERE.
Ontario Debut for the all-new 2019 Kia Forte
- The all-new 2019 Kia Forte sedan has been stylishly re-engineered and smartly inspired to provide Canadians with more of exactly what they want - safety, comfort, fuel efficiency, and useful technology. Photos available HERE.
First close-up look ? and chance to WIN - the 2018 Kia Stinger sports sedan
- Recently named a North American Car of the Year (NACTOY) finalist, among many other industry awards, the all-new Kia Stinger has taken the industry by storm. It made its Canadian debut at last year's CIAS but, this year, Ontario residents can get inside and see what all the buzz is about. Photos available HERE.
- Guests to the Kia booth can also enter a contest to be the lucky Canadian to win a brand new 2018 Kia Stinger!
A visit from some of Canada's top athletes
- As a founding partner of the MLS Cup Champions Toronto FC, Kia Canada is proud to welcome team Alumni as well as the MLS Cup to the Kia booth on February 19 to meet guests of the show, sign autographs and take photos. Follow @KiaCanada on social media for exact details closer to the show.
- As the automotive partner of Special Olympics Canada, Kia is proud to welcome some of the organization's - and country's - top athletes to the Kia booth on February 24 to meet guests of the show and share their message of inclusion. Follow @KiaCanada on social media for exact details closer to the show.
About Kia Canada Inc.
Kia Canada Inc. (www.kia.ca ? www.facebook.com/kiacanada), a maker of quality vehicles for the young-at-heart is a subsidiary of Kia Motors Corporation (KMC) which was founded in 1999 and sells and services high quality, class leading vehicles like the Soul, Forte, Optima and Sorento through a network of 191 dealers nationwide. Kia Canada Inc. employs 165 people in its Mississauga, Ontario headquarters and three regional offices across Canada, including a state-of-the-art facility in Montreal. Kia's brand slogan "The Power to Surprise" represents the company's global commitment to surprise the world by providing exciting & inspiring experiences that go beyond expectations.
For more information about Kia Canada and our products, please visit our Media Centre at KiaMedia.ca or contact:
Mark James
Corporate Communications Manager
Kia Canada Inc.
T: 905-755-6251; C: 416-660-3568; E: [email protected]
Maxime Surette
Product Communications Manager
Kia Canada Inc.
T: 905-755-6272; C: 416-316-3313; E : [email protected]
John Adzija
National Manager, Corporate Communications & Corporate Partnerships, Kia Canada Inc.
T: 905-755-6266; C: 905-301-6207; E: [email protected]
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