The concept represents the next step in the brand’s ongoing journey towards electrification

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: KIA Motors Corp., through its sole UAE distributor Al Majid Motors Co., is proud to announce that its Concept Niro EV has won the coveted Reviewed.com Editors’ Choice Award in the automotive category. The award was presented at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, where hundreds of products were put to the test by a team of product experts.

The KIA Concept Niro EV combines the stylish design of a modern compact SUV with the high efficiency of a next-generation electric vehicle powertrain. The vehicle features new production technologies that are earmarked for KIA’s future EV line-up, including a high-capacity 64 kWh lithium-polymer battery pack paired with a powerful 150 kW electric motor. The KIA Concept Niro EV produces zero tailpipe emissions and can achieve a driving range of 238 miles (383 kilometres) between charges.

CES is the world's gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies, and has served as the proving ground for innovators and breakthrough technologies for 50 years. CES 2018 marks the fourth year of a partnership between Reviewed.com and the Consumer Technology Association.

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About Kia Motors Corporation
Kia Motors Corporation (www.kia.com) – a maker of world-class quality vehicles for the young-at-heart – was founded in 1944 and is Korea's oldest manufacturer of motor vehicles. Over 3 million Kia vehicles a year are produced at 14 manufacturing and assembly operations in five countries which are then sold and serviced through a network of distributors and dealers covering around 180 countries. Kia today has over 51,000 employees’ worldwide and annual revenues of over US$45 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™. Kia Motors Corporation's brand slogan – "The Power to Surprise" – represents the company's global commitment to surprise the world by providing exciting and inspiring experiences that go beyond expectations.

About Al Majid Motors:
Established in 1988, Al Majid Motors is the sole distributor for KIA passenger and commercial vehicles in the UAE and operates through a nationwide network of showrooms and service centers to reach its customers in the farthest of place. To attend the ever growing KIA customers in UAE, AMMC has a total 10 service centers and 12 parts centers.

Al Majid Motors has always laid stress on first grade customer service and this has been the true reason behind the company's success. Retaining customers by providing them high quality vehicles at excellent value and backing this effort with a strong after sales support has been the hallmark of the company.

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