Kia Niro: Women’s World Car of the Year

The Women’s World Car of the year award was created in 2009 in New Zealand by an automotive journalist named Sandy Myhre. Included in the Women’s World Car of the year is 63 journalists from 43 different continents! 59 vehicles are tested on many important factors to determine its rank for this award.

“Honored to be recognized by the journalists who make up the Women’s World Car of the Year Awards association.” (Steven Carter, COO and EVP, Kia America)
The Kia Niro beat out five other category winners. The Niro stood out to judges due to its state-of-the-art electrified powertrain options package. The Niro also earned the “Urban Car of the Year” award initially until the jury panel recognized it as the supreme winner overall.

“Kia has checked all the boxes and I appreciate that it offers different powertrains to address the varying needs of buyers from continent to continent.” (Marta Garcia, Executive President, Women’s World Car of the Year)