Kia vehicles are made in multiple locations worldwide, reflecting the company's global manufacturing strategy. The primary manufacturing facilities are:
- South Korea: Kia's home country, with several plants including the Sohari Plant (opened in 1973) and Autoland Gwangmyeong, producing models like the Kia Rio, Stonic, Soul, and Carnival for global markets
- United States: The West Point, Georgia plant, established in 2009, manufactures key models such as the Telluride, Sorento, Sportage, and K5, primarily for the North American market
- Slovakia: The Žilina plant produces models like the Ceed and Sportage for the European market
- China: The Yancheng facility manufactures models including the K3 and Sportage for the Chinese market
- India: The Anantapur plant, opened in 2019, produces models such as the Seltos and Sonet for India and export
- Other countries: Kia also has manufacturing or assembly operations in Mexico, Vietnam, Pakistan, and Japan
All Kia plants adhere to the same global quality standards, ensuring consistent quality regardless of the manufacturing location
. This diversified production network helps Kia serve regional markets efficiently while maintaining high standards. In summary, Kias are made primarily in South Korea, the United States, Slovakia, China, and India, with additional facilities in other countries to support global demand
