SEOUL, October 21 (AJP) - Kia said on Tuesday that it has opened a new automobile assembly plant in Kostanay, Kazakhstan.
Built with an investment of about $310 million, the facility spans 630,000 square meters and can produce up to 70,000 vehicles annually. The plant has begun assembling the Sorento SUV and plans to add production of the Sportage model in 2026.
Kia said the new plant would serve as a hub for meeting rising regional demand and advancing localization efforts in the fast-growing Central Asian market.
“The Kazakhstan plant is part of Kia’s global vision to create sustainable value through customer-centric innovation and electrification,” Kia President Song Ho-sung said in a statement.
The company added that it plans to expand its model lineup based on local market trends and strengthen its supply chain in the region.
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