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Is Kia made by Hyundai?
As of December 2015, the Kia Corporation is minority owned by Hyundai, which holds a 33.88% stake valued at just over US$6 billion. Kia in turn is a minority owner of more than twenty Hyundai subsidiaries ranging from 4.9% up to 45.37%, totaling more than US$8.3 billion.
Who makes Kia and Hyundai?
Kia Motors
Kia and Hyundai Motor Group operate independently, but Hyundai is the parent company of Kia Motors. The difference between Kia and Hyundai is that both companies have their own brand philosophies to uniquely produce their vehicles. As you can see, they are related but not the same!
Do Kia and Hyundai use the same parts?
Yes, many engines utilized in Hyundai models are also used in Kia vehicles, and vice versa. Some examples include: The Kappa G3LA/G3LC engine is used in the Hyundai Kona, Hyundai i20, Kia Ceed, and Kia Stonic.
Does Kia and Hyundai use the same engines?
Yes, many engines utilized in Hyundai models are also used in Kia vehicles, and vice versa. Some examples include: The Kappa G3LA/G3LC engine is used in the Hyundai Kona, Hyundai i20, Kia Ceed, and Kia Stonic. The Kappa G4LD engine is used in the Hyundai i30, Kia Ceed, and Hyundai Elantra.
Who makes the Hyundai vehicle?
Hyundai Motor Company
Hyundai Motor Company was founded in 1967. Currently, the company owns 33.88 percent of Kia Corporation, and also fully owns two marque including its luxury cars subsidiary, Genesis Motor, and electric vehicle sub-brand, Ioniq….Hyundai Motor Company.
| Korean name | |
|---|---|
| Website | hyundai.com |
Do Kia parts fit Hyundai?
Registered. Hyundai and Kia use the same part numbers where they share common parts. No need to cross reference. If it is the same part it will have the same number.
Is Hyundai and Kia the same company?
The short answer is no, Kia Motors and Hyundai Motor Group are not the same company — but they are related. During a tough time, Kia was forced into bankruptcy and Hyundai purchased a portion of the company so they could continue on. Today, Kia also has a stake in some of Hyundai Motor Group’s subsidiaries.
Are KIA and Hyundai affiliated?
The unions at Hyundai, Kia and GM Korea all are affiliated with the militant Korean Metal Workers Union.
What is the relationship between Hyundai and Kia?
Hyundai and Kia have a strange, symbiotic relationship. They share factories, parts as well as engineering knowhow and product testing duties. And yet they remain separate entities with their own marketing, distribution and styling departments.
Who owns Kia Motors Company?
The group was formed through the purchase of 51% of South Korea’s second largest car company, Kia Motors, by Hyundai Motor Company in 1998. As of December 31, 2013, Hyundai owns 33.88% of Kia Motors.