All Kia Design articles
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ArticleHighlights from the Los Angeles Auto Show
Once again Korean brands anchor the show, but surprises elsewhere on the show floor make it worth a visit
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ArticleIn pictures: Kia Pride is a 90s hot EV
The Pride EV was commissioned to celebrate the brand’s 80th anniversary
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ArticleCar design round-up: Goodwood, gongs and green paint
Car Design News looks at some of the design stories that may have gone under the radar over the past week. Read on for the latest from Alfa Romeo, Bertone, BYD and more…
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ArticleKia EV3 confirms Habib’s strong design direction
Car Design News had an early look at the new Kia EV3, a compact SUV that continues a theme set by the EV9
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ArticleKia reveals 'unique bodyshape' with K4 sedan
Kia has revealed the all-new K4 and voiced its commitment to sedans in general moving forward
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ArticleCar design round-up: Chicago, ChatGPT and long bonnets
Car Design News looks at some of the design stories that may have gone under the radar over the last week, including news from BYD, Karma, Kia, Lancia, Nissan, Peugeot and more
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ArticleKia explores new typologies amid EV shift
Kia’s recent ‘EV day’ showcased not only a new production car but also two exciting new concepts, one of which explicitly aims to redefine an existing segment in the sedan. Teckkoun Kim, design director for Kia Next Design Group, tells us more
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ArticleFirst Sight: Kia EV9 heralds Karim Habib’s new design strategy
Car Design News visited Kia in Seoul earlier in February to preview the new EV9 full-size SUV ahead of its official launch
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ArticleHyundai goes big at Busan (Motor Show)
Car Design News was in South Korea for the Busan motor show, where home brands Hyundai and Kia were out in force
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ArticleKia reveals refreshed XCeed crossover
Blending hatchback, SUV and coupe in one, Kia believes its refreshed XCeed is the perfect all rounder
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ArticleInterview: Karim Habib, senior vice president of design, Kia
With the Concept EV9 behind him, head of design Karim Habib outlines a new direction for the Kia brand, one that is led by contrasts
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ArticleKia takes wraps off new Niro at Seoul Motor Show
The new Kia Niro is more aggressive on the outside and more calming on the inside than its predecessor
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ArticleDriven: Kia EV6
Guy Bird gets behind the wheel of the EV6, hailing the model as Kia’s entry into the big league
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ArticleKia Forte gets a strong exterior design update
The new Kia Forte looks aggressive on the outside, but the interior appears a little lacklustre
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ArticleKia posts sketches of dramatic new Sportage for Europe
The new Sportage has already been shown, but Kia says it has designed a new variant specifically for European customers
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ArticleFirst Sight: Kia EV6 unveiled as Habib outlines new design strategy
Kia’s EV6 suggests a softer, more subtle interpretation of its current design language. Senior design VP Karim Habib, however, wants to focus on concepts rather than style
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ArticleJochen Paesen joins Kia as vice president of interior design
Former NIO designer takes on the new role at Kia
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ArticleFourth-gen Kia Sorento lasers in on interior quality
Kia unveils its new Sorento – a large seven-seater SUV that has fresh exterior and interior designs
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ArticleLA 2019: Kia Seltos debuts in US spec
The SUV maintains its confident yet modest appearance and ruggedness
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NewsKia appoints Karim Habib to devise new design direction
Karim Habib, whose departure from Infiniti was recently announced, has been appointed as senior vice president and head of Kia Design Center, effective from October 2019. He is tasked with devising and developing the future design direction for Kia vehicles, as well as overseeing the design – exterior, interior, and colour and materials – of new models already in the pipeline, and will be based in the Kia studio in Namyang, South Korea, within the Hyundai Motor Group’s new, state-of-the-art, global design centre.