Bringing home both mainstream car awards is a huge accomplishment for the brand and a testament to the award-winning design and quality investments that Kia has, and continues to put into its entire lineup of vehicles. For Canadians that have not yet considered a Kia, the awards are yet another reason to look at the brand with the ‘Power to Surprise.’ Both vehicles will be on display at this year’s Canadian auto shows and are currently available in dealerships across the country.

“We’re grateful to all of AJAC’s voting journalists for recognizing the Forte and Stinger as the best cars in their categories” said Michael Kopke, Director of Marketing, Kia Canada. “Kia is focused on bringing safe, high-quality vehicles that look great and fit the lives of Canadians so it is a wonderful honour to see that so that many of Canada’s top automotive experts believe that our cars are hitting the target above some great competition in the market.”

Winning their respective categories also means that both the Kia Forte and Kia Stinger are two of five contenders for the AJAC Canadian Car of the Year award that will be presented at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto on February 14.

KIA STINGER

Experience perfect balance, all over again. With the new 2.0L GT-Line Stinger, you’ll be turning heads and breaking hearts before you even leave the driveway. On the road, the Stinger is responsive and quick, smooth and powerful, easily proving its moniker as the most balanced Gran Turismo to escape the Nürburgring test ring.

More traction means more confident driving. And with the Kia Stinger’s all-wheel drive system, this means a better and more enjoyable experience every time you get behind the wheel. The Kia Stinger’s powerful available twin-turbo V6 engine makes it the fastest Kia ever produced. A racing pulse is the reward for every acceleration.

KIA FORTE

The compact segment needed a revolution, and Kia delivered with the 2019 Forte. Loaded with tech and a blast to drive, the 2019 Forte has been completely reimagined to do remarkable things. Sporty things. Fun-to-drive things. Always connected, technologically advanced things. And with its bold new look and premium feel, it turns heads, inside and out.

Engineered to match the athletic look of its exterior, the Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) in the new Forte has been designed to capture the sporty feeling under the hood. Take to the road in confidence with the Forte’s improved handling qualities. Whether you’re cornering at speed, or decelerating as you approach a red light, you’ll feel in complete control.

“It’s a great achievement for a vehicle to win one of AJAC’s coveted Canadian Car of the Year awards, but it’s exceptional for the same automaker to make two award-winning vehicles in the same year,” said Mark Richardson, President, Automobile Journalists Association of Canada. “Congratulations to Kia for the well-deserved success of the Stinger and Forte.”

If you’d like to learn more about either the 2019 Kia Forte or Stinger, click the TEST DRIVE Button below and experience first-hand why these two category winners are considered the best at what they do.