Kia cars in South Africa

Kia has established itself as one of South Africa's most competitive mainstream brands, offering a range that spans from the Picanto city car and Sonet compact crossover through to the Sportage mid-size SUV, Sorento large diesel SUV, Carnival MPV, and the Tasman bakkie — Kia's first entry into the highly competitive South African bakkie segment. The brand's seven-year warranty is the strongest in its class and applies across the entire local range, making Kia one of the most comprehensively backed new vehicle options in the country regardless of segment. Kia and Hyundai share platforms and ownership under the Hyundai Motor Group, giving both brands access to advanced technology and engineering at competitive price points relative to the established mainstream alternatives.