Kia celebrates new face, slogan, declares future transformation

Kia Motors Corporation has revealed its new corporate logo and global brand slogan signifying the automaker’s bold transformation and all-new brand purpose.

The introduction of the new logo is said to represents Kia’s ambitions to establish a leadership position in the future mobility industry by revamping nearly all facets of its business.

According to a statement by the automaker, the logo is a symbol of Kia’s new brand purpose and the values it promises to offer customers through future products and services, as well as the experiences these enable.

The new logo was unveiled during a record-breaking pyrotechnic display in the skies above Incheon, Korea.

“The event saw 303 pyrodrones launching hundreds of fireworks in a synchronized artistic display, igniting and celebrating Kia’s new beginning.

“This set a new Guinness World Record for ‘Most unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) launching fireworks simultaneously’”, it stated.

 

According to the firm, a new brand purpose and strategy will be revealed on January 15.

“In addition to an all-new logo, Kia revealed its new global brand slogan, ‘Movement that inspires’. Details on Kia’s new brand strategy, including brand purpose and philosophy as well as application to Kia’s future product line-up, will be shared through the digital ‘New Kia Brand Showcase’ event to be held at on Friday January 15, 2021,” it stated.

The firm also said, “Kia seals its brand promise by developing the new logo to resemble a handwritten signature. The rhythmical, unbroken line of the logo conveys Kia’s commitment to bringing moments of inspiration, while its symmetry demonstrates confidence.

“The rising gestures of the logo embody Kia’s rising ambitions for the brand, and, more importantly, what it offers customers.”

Kia’s President and CEO, Ho Sung Song, is quoted as saying, “Kia’s new logo represents the company’s commitment to becoming an icon for change and innovation.

“The automotive industry is experiencing a period of rapid transformation, and Kia is proactively shaping and adapting to these changes. Our new logo represents our desire to inspire customers as their mobility needs evolve, and for our employees to rise to the challenges we face in a fast-changing industry.”

The launch of the new logo is said to follow the announcement of Kia’s ‘Plan S’ long-term business strategy in 2020.

Under Plan S, Kia, among other objectives, has the ambition to take a leading position in the global car market.

This is said to focuse on popularizing electric vehicles and introducing a broad range of mobility services, tailored to meet the needs and tastes of individuals and local markets.

Founded in 1944, Kia has been in the ‘movement’ industry for more than 75 years with 52,000 employees worldwide and a presence in more than 190 markets.

It has manufacturing facilities in six countries and sells about three million vehicles a year.