Kia Earns Global Recognition Across Key Segments at 2026 What Car? Awards

Four Kia Models Honored, Confirming its Leadership in Electric Mobility Solutions

Kia Corporation has been recognized across multiple vehicle segments at the 2026 What Car? Awards, earning four major accolades. The awards highlight Kia’s rising status in the automotive sector, particularly in innovation, design, and ease of use in electric mobility solutions, reflecting the brand’s continued momentum in electrification and product diversification.
Top awards and winning models
The Kia Sportage was named Family SUV of the Year for the fourth consecutive time for its balanced performance, Practical interior and continuous evolution.
The Kia PV5 Passenger received the MPV of the Year award, marking an important milestone for Kia’s entry into the PBV space. Judges recognized the PV5 Passenger for its exceptional interior space, intelligent functionality and electric versatility.
The Kia EV3 earned the accolade of Small Electric SUV of the Year, repeating its category win and underlining its strength in one of the fastest-growing global EV segments. Award-winning attributes include class-above space, everyday comfort and accessible electric mobility.
The Kia EV9 received Best Electric Seven-Seat SUV, praised for delivering true seven-seat usability without compromising range or charging performance. Judges highlighted its genuine seven-seat usability, strong real-world efficiency and fast-charging capability.
Kia’s strong performance at the 2026 What Car? Awards reflect the brand’s expanding capabilities across passenger vehicles, electric SUVs and PBVs, and Continued validation of Kia’s EV platforms and electrification strategy and Customer-focused innovation With consistent recognition across multiple years and segments, Kia continues to strengthen its global reputation for delivering practical, forward-looking mobility solutions designed around everyday customer needs.