Kia, founded in 1944 in South Korea, began as a manufacturer of bicycle parts and later motorcycles. It produced its first car in the 1970s and expanded globally in the 1990s. After facing bankruptcy, Kia partnered with Hyundai in 1998. Today, it’s known for stylish, reliable, and affordable vehicles worldwide.
Browse the model landing pages below (linked where available), each page features the original brochure photos, specs and detailed information for that year.
The Kia Cerato, produced since 2003, is a popular compact car known for its value, stylish design, and comprehensive features. It's a strong contender in its segment globally.
First Generation (LD): 2003-2008. Second Generation (TD): 2008-2013. Third Generation (YD): 2013-2018. Fourth Generation (BD): 2018-Present.
The Kia Sportage, produced since 1993, is a popular compact SUV evolving through five generations. It's renowned for its evolving style, practicality, and excellent value.
First Generation (NB): 1993-2004. Second Generation (JE/KM): 2004-2010. Third Generation (SL): 2010-2015. Fourth Generation (QL): 2015-2021. Fifth Generation (NQ5): 2021-Present.
The Kia Tasman (2025–Present) is Kia's first-ever global body-on-frame pickup truck, engineered for rugged capability, one-tonne payload, and 3,500kg towing capacity.
The Kia Tasman is a brand-new model that launched in late 2024 (Global Reveal) and went on sale in early/mid-2025. As of the current date, it is in its first production generation. First Generation (TK): 2025–Present. Note: Kia has indicated that this first generation may have a long lifecycle (up to 10 years) with several major facelifts planned around 2027, 2030, and 2033.
