{"id":267405,"date":"2024-08-15T12:57:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-15T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-kia-leads-j-d-power-2024-automotive-performance-execution-and-layout-apeal-study-with-most-model-level-awards-for-single-brand\/"},"modified":"2024-08-15T13:00:02","modified_gmt":"2024-08-15T17:00:02","slug":"kia-encabeza-el-estudio-de-rendimiento-ejecucion-y-diseno-automotriz-apeal-de-j-d-power-2024-con-la-mayoria-de-los-premios-a-nivel-de-modelo-para-una-sola-marca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/kia-encabeza-el-estudio-de-rendimiento-ejecucion-y-diseno-automotriz-apeal-de-j-d-power-2024-con-la-mayoria-de-los-premios-a-nivel-de-modelo-para-una-sola-marca\/","title":{"rendered":"KIA LEADS J.D. POWER 2024 AUTOMOTIVE PERFORMANCE, EXECUTION AND LAYOUT (APEAL) STUDY WITH MOST MODEL-LEVEL AWARDS FOR SINGLE BRAND"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><b>Kia excels in the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. APEAL Study with five model-level awards <\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Study reveals Kia is third highest-ranking brand among Mass Market competitors<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>The K5 secured a model-level award for fourth consecutive year<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Both EV6 and Carnival earned model-level awards for the third consecutive year<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>EV9 earns segment award in its first year on sale, while Forte completes Kia&#8217;s impressive tally <\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">IRVINE, Calif.<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Aug. 15, 2024<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; <span class=\"xn-person\">Kia America<\/span> leads the J.D. Power 2024 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study with five Kia model-level winners, the highest number of awards received by a single brand in this year&#8217;s study. Additionally, the J.D. Power APEAL study reveals Kia is the third highest-ranking brand among Mass Market competitors.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg199dleft\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg199dleft\" title=\"Kia Leads J.D. Power 2024 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study with Most Model-Level Awards for Single Brand\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2482801\/KIA_ANP_9059_v1_large.jpg\" alt=\"Kia Leads J.D. Power 2024 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study with Most Model-Level Awards for Single Brand\" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>For the fourth consecutive year, the K5 was the highest-ranked Midsize Car, while the all-electric EV6 (Compact SUV) and Carnival (Minivan) topped their respective segments for the third year in a row. Reflecting the J.D. Power APEAL study&#8217;s findings that excitement among legacy automaker&#8217;s BEV owners is at an all-time high, the EV9 earned its first segment award (Upper Midsize SUV) after its first year on sale. The Forte completes Kia&#8217;s award count in this year&#8217;s study as the highest-ranked Compact Car for the second consecutive year.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are thrilled to stand out in this year&#8217;s J.D. Power APEAL Study with the most segment-leading winners, particularly with the K5, EV6, Forte, and Carnival earning consecutive awards,&#8221; said Steven Center, COO &amp; EVP, <span class=\"xn-person\">Kia America<\/span>. &#8220;Moreover, the recognition of the EV9 in its debut year highlights our commitment to understanding and responding to our customers&#8217; needs across various vehicle segments \u2013 be it a Compact Car, SUV, or all-electric vehicle.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The J.D. Power 2024 U.S. APEAL Study is based on responses from 84,569 owners of new 2024 model-year vehicles who were surveyed after 90 days of ownership. The study was conducted from <span class=\"xn-chron\">July 2023<\/span> through <span class=\"xn-chron\">May 2024<\/span> based on vehicles registered from <span class=\"xn-chron\">April 2023<\/span> through <span class=\"xn-chron\">February 2024<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Kia America<\/span> \u2013 about us<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>Headquartered in <span class=\"xn-location\">Irvine, California<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-person\">Kia America<\/span> continues to top automotive quality surveys. Kia is recognized as one of the TIME World&#8217;s Most Sustainable Companies of 2024. Kia serves as the &#8220;Official Automotive Partner&#8221; of the NBA and WNBA and offers a range of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles sold through a network of over 775 dealers in the U.S., including several cars and SUVs proudly assembled in America*.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>For media information, including photography, visit\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4233943-1&amp;h=327957051&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kiamedia.com%2F&amp;a=www.kiamedia.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i>www.kiamedia.com<\/i><\/a><i>.\u00a0To receive custom email notifications for press releases the moment they are published, subscribe at\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4233943-1&amp;h=1771798426&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kiamedia.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fnewsalert&amp;a=www.kiamedia.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fnewsalert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i>www.kiamedia.com\/us\/en\/newsalert<\/i><\/a><i>.<\/i><\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpgb868left\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpgb868left\" title=\" \" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1442697\/Kia_New_Logo.jpg\" alt=\" \" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Photo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4233943-1&amp;h=3334769555&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2482801%2FKIA_ANP_9059_v1_large.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2482801%2FKIA_ANP_9059_v1_large.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2482801\/KIA_ANP_9059_v1_large.jpg<\/a><br \/>Logo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4233943-1&amp;h=2388212236&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F1442697%2FKia_New_Logo.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F1442697%2FKia_New_Logo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1442697\/Kia_New_Logo.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  <span class=\"xn-person\">Kia America<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><b>Kia excels in the J.D. 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