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1998 | 1997 | 1996 | 1995 | 1994 | 1993 | 1992 | 1991 | 1990 | 1984
1981 | 1974 | 1973 | 1972 | 1971 | 1962 | 1961 | 1957 | 1951 | 1944

1996 MILESTONES
  • In July, Kia sells its 50,000th vehicle in the United States
  • Sportage goes on sale in the U.S., featuring the industry’s first knee airbag
  • Kia opens 30 more dealerships in Florida, bringing its dealer count to 170
  • Four Wheeler magazine names Sportage one of the “Ten Best Buys in 4WD”
  • 1997 Sportage is rated “The Best Buy” among compact sport-utility vehicles according to the Men’s Journal 1997 Buyer’s Guide
  • Sephia wins the 1996 SCAA PRO Rally production class championship
  • Annual sales: 36,274 vehicles

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