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Kia Cadenza wins Best Family Saloon of the Year in the UAE

United Arab Emirates, 10 February 2011- KIA Cadenza captured the coveted "Best Family Saloon of the Year" at the second annual Car of the Year Awards from Wheels, UAE's leading motor magazine, held recently at the Shangri-La Hotel.

Kia Cadenza is distributed by Al Majid Motors Co. for KIA Motors Corp and combines a luxury sedan with excellent performance and stylish European design.

A spokesman from Wheels said, "The KIA Cadenza competes squarely on merit, and on any basis you wish to choose, against any rival. It is fast, refined, well equipped, and stylishly modern in appearance. It offers a comprehensive package of performance, equipment and quality that is impressive, not just for Kia , but for any manufacturer to achieve."

"The silhouette is modern and elegant, with crisp features that looks good on the move. Most importantly, it stands in comparison with any of the major marquees coming out of Europe or Japan, and betters many of them." continued the spokesperson from Wheels.

The KIA Cadenza is distinguished inside and out. Outside, Cadenza features KIA's signature "tiger nose" grill, running LED lights that define the shape of the head and rear lights, combined with dual mufflers and bigger wheels that give the car its sporty appearance. The interior has definitely not been overlooked with features like quality leather, 'floating' dashboard, panoramic glass sunroof, combined with amazing high-tech features like the welcoming system, mood lamps, key-less entry, an engine start button, reversing safety camera, built-in navigation system; features that really make the Cadenza a futuristic fun drive.

Mohammed Khader, General Manager for Al Majid Motors-Kia, said, "The Cadenza has earned its way to the top, for its broad consumer appeal. This new addition has propelled KIA as a credible player in the market, for its perfect balance of luxury, performance and style, all at a great price, that make it a consumer favourite in the UAE where luxury sedans are in high demand."

The KIA Cadenza features a 3.5 litre V6 engine for power and a six speed automatic transmission with auto shift lock system for smooth ride. The model utilizes front wheel drive with MacPherson front suspension and multilink rear suspension.

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Kia Motors
Kia Motors Corporation (www.kia.com) -- a maker of quality vehicles for the young-at-heart -- was founded in 1944 and is Korea's oldest manufacturer of motor vehicles. As part of the Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group, Kia aims to become one of the world's premier automotive brands. Nearly 1.5 million vehicles a year are produced in 13 manufacturing and assembly operations in eight countries which are then sold and serviced through a network of distributors and dealers covering 172 countries. Kia today has over 40,000 employees worldwide and annual revenues of over US$14.5 billion. It is the major sponsor of the Australian Open and an official automotive partner of FIFA -- the governing body of the FIFA World Cup as well as a EUROTOP partner of UEFA. Kia Motors Corporation's brand slogan -- "The Power to Surprise" represents the company's global commitment to surpassing customer expectations through continuous automotive innovation.

About Al Majid Motors
Al Majid Motors Co. (www.kia-uae.com) is the sole distributor for Kia vehicles in the UAE. AMMC is a member of Juma Al Majid Group, one of the most reputed business groups in the Arabian Gulf. AMMC currently sells Kia vehicles in UAE through a network of 8 showrooms, 2 dealers and 3 more new showrooms expected to be added soon. AMMC currently have 5.8% market share in the UAE. To attend the ever growing KIA customers in UAE, AMMC has a total fleet of 12 service centres and 15 parts centres. Al Majid Motors Co is celebrating its 18th year of operation in UAE.

For further information please contact:
Khalil Majdalawi
Cicero & Bernay Public Relations
Tel: +971 4 334 2966
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Email: khalil@cbpr.ae
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