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Kia is no stranger to winning awards and being named to various prestigious lists. The brand and its models have won various accolades for being efficient, stylish, and spacious — among many other criteria. Here’s a breakdown of everything that Kia and its models won in the 2023 calendar year!
- J.D. Power Top Mass Market Brand, Vehicle Dependability Study
- 2023 TIME100 List of Most Influential Companies
- U.S. News & World Report 2023 Best SUV Brand
- Most Innovative Vehicle Brand – 2023 Newsweek Autos Awards
- Best SUV Lineup – 2023 Newsweek Autos Awards
2023 Kia Carnival
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- Car and Driver Editors’ Choice Award
- Money Magazine Best Autos of 2023 – Best Overall and Best Value, Minivans
- J.D. Power U.S. Initial Quality Award – Minivan
- 2023 Newsweek Autos Awards – Best Minivan
2023 Kia EV6 GT
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- 2023 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year
- 2023 Indian Car of the Year – Green Car Award
- 2023 Car and Driver 10Best Trucks and SUVs
- 2023 Driver’s Choice Best EV
- 2023 Driver’s Choice Best of the Year
- Car and Driver Editors’ Choice Award
- U.S. News 2023 Best Cars for Families – Best Electric Vehicle
- U.S. News 2023 Best Hybrid and Electric Car Award – Best Electric Vehicle
- World Car Awards – 2023 World Performance Car
- Money Magazine Best Autos of 2023 – Best for Safety, Electric SUVs
- SlashGear Best Cars of 2023
- Cars.com 2023 Car Seat Fit Report Card – Straight A’s
- TIME Best Inventions of 2023
- Road & Track 2024 Performance EV of the Year
- Consumer Guide Best Buy
2024 Kia EV9
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- German Car of the Year 2024 – Luxury Category
- Best SUV Interior – 2023 Newsweek Autos Awards
- Best Premium SUV – 2023 Newsweek Autos Awards
- 2024 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year Finalist
- Car and Driver 2024 10Best Trucks and SUVs
- 2024 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Award
- Popular Science “50 Greatest Innovations of 2023”
2023 Kia Forte
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- Cars.com 2023 Best Value New Cars Report
- Money Magazine Best Autos of 2023 – Best for Value, Compact Cars
- J.D. Power U.S. Initial Quality Award – Compact Car
2023 Kia K5
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- U.S. News 2023 Best Cars for the Money – Best Midsize Car
- Car and Driver Editors’ Choice Award
- U.S. News 2023 Best Cars for Families – Best Midsize Car
- Money Magazine Best Autos of 2023 – Best Overall and Best Value, Midsize Cars
- U.S. News 2023 Best Cars for Teens
2023 Kia Niro Family
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- 2023 World Car Awards – Finalist
- Cars.com Top Pick: Commuter EV
- Money Magazine Best Autos of 2023 – Best for Value, Electric SUVs
- Cars.com Best Car of 2023
- Car and Driver Editors’ Choice Award
- 2023 Women’s World Car of the Year Award – Supreme Winner
- U.S. News 2023 Best Hybrid and Electric Car Award – Best Hybrid SUV
- Cars.com 2023 Best Value New Cars Report
- Car and Driver Editors’ Choice Award
- Red Dot Award for Product Design
- Money Magazine Best Autos of 2023 – Best for Value, Plug-in Hybrid SUVs
2023 Kia Rio
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- U.S. News 2023 Best Cars for the Money – Best Subcompact Car
- Cars.com 2023 Best Value New Cars Report
- 2023 Vincentric Best Value in America – Subcompact
- Car and Driver Editors’ Choice Award
- Vincentric 2023 Best Fleet Value in America
- Money Magazine Best Autos of 2023 – Best for Technology, Subcompact Cars
- J.D. Power U.S. Initial Quality Award – Small Car
2023 Kia Rio 5-Door
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- Vincentric 2023 Best Fleet Value in America
2023 Kia Seltos
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- Cars.com 2023 Best Value New Cars Report
- Cars.com 2023 Affordable SUV Challenge Winner
- Most Improved Vehicle – 2023 Newsweek Autos Awards
- Best Small SUV – 2023 Newsweek Autos Awards
2023 Kia Sorento Family
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- Car and Driver Editors’ Choice Award
- Money Magazine Best Autos of 2023 – Best for Handling, Hybrid SUVs
- 2023 Vincentric Best Value in America – Mid-Size SUV
- Money Magazine Best Autos of 2023 – Best for Features, Plug-in Hybrid SUVs
2023 Kia Soul
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- Car and Driver Editors’ Choice Award
- Money Magazine Best Autos of 2023 – Best Overall and Best Value, 2-Row SUVs
- Consumer Guide Best Buy
2023 Kia Sportage
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- 2023 AutoGuide Utility Vehicle of the Year
- Car and Driver Editors’ Choice Award
- Autotrader’s Best New Cars of 2023 – Compact SUV
- Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX Award
- Money Magazine Best Autos of 2023 – Best Overall and Best Value, Compact SUVs
- Best Two-Row SUV – 2023 Newsweek Autos Awards
- 2024 IIHS Top Safety Pick+
- Car Connection Best Car to Buy 2023 – Best Economy Car
- 2023 Edmunds Top Rated SUV
- U.S. News 2023 Best Cars for the Money – Best Hybrid SUV
- Money Magazine Best Autos of 2023 – Best Overall and Best Value, Hybrid SUVs
- Cars.com 2023 Best Value New Cars Report
2023 Kia Stinger
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- Money Magazine Best Autos of 2023 – Best Overall and Best Value, Luxury Cars under $75,000
- J.D. Power U.S. Initial Quality Award – Midsize Premium Car
2023 Kia Telluride
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- Car Connection Best Car to Buy 2023 – Best Family Car
- 2023 Car and Driver 10Best Trucks and SUVs
- 2023 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award
- Car and Driver Editors’ Choice Award
- U.S. News 2023 Best Cars for Families – Best 3-Row SUV
- Good Housekeeping Best Family Vehicles of 2023 – Best Mid-Size 3-Row SUV
- Money Magazine Best Autos of 2023 – Best Overall and Best Value, 3-Row SUVs
- Midwest Automotive Media Association Favorite Family Vehicle
- SlashGear Best Cars of 2023
- Hispanic Motor Press Family Vehicle of the Year
- Car and Driver 2024 10Best Trucks and SUVs
- 2024 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Award
- J.D. Power 2024 U.S. ALG Residual Value Award
- Consumer Guide Best Buy
Ben never thought he’d be writing about cars for a living, but here he is, knowing more about the Kia Stinger than he’d care to admit. When he’s not devoting his time to researching engine specs and other oh-so-exciting car details, he can be found enjoying time with his wife and dogs. See more articles by Ben.
