2004 MILESTONES

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  • Kia achieves 10th consecutive year of record sales
  • Optima earns a five-star rollover rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in rollover tests
  • Second generation Spectra makes its world debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit
  • Second generation Spectra5 makes its U.S. debut at the New York Auto Show
  • Second generation Sportage unveiled
  • Sedona earns top honors in the minivan category in the Strategic Vision Total Quality Index™ (TQI) study
  • Amanti named “The Most Significant New Entry Into the Luxury Segment” by Car.com
  • Sorento named “Best in Class” by Truck Trend magazine
  • Sorento named “Best SUV Value” by the Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA)
  • Spectra named “Best Economy Car” and Amanti named “Best Family Sedan” by El Hispanic News
  • Annual sales: 270,055 vehicles