| 2002 MILESTONES |
- Kia sells its 750,000th vehicle in the United States
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- Sedona earns Kia’s first five-star crash rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in frontal and side impact crash tests
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- All-new Sorento mid-size SUV is unveiled as a 2003 model
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- Redesigned 2003 model year Rio and Rio5 debut
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- Sedona receives a Vehicle Satisfaction award for customer satisfaction from AutoPacific
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- Sedona earns top honors for outstanding value by Strategic Vision
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- Sorento is voted “Best SUV under $25,000” and “Best Overall SUV Value” by the Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA)
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- Sedona is named the “Best Van” by Sport Truck Connection at the Annual Light Truck and SUV Awards (ALTAS)
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- Kia is awarded the Gold Effie for Brand Campaign
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- Sportage makes its debut in the SCORE Trophy Truck competition, the most grueling off-road racing division, at the San Felipe 250
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- Annual sales: 237,345 vehicles
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