Kia Motors Nigeria has reinforced its strong standing in the country’s automotive landscape as the Kia Seltos was named Compact SUV of the Year at the Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) Awards, held at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, recently.
The award recognized the Seltos for its striking design, advanced technology, impressive performance and compelling value proposition,attributes that have made it one of the most popular compact SUVs in the Nigerian market.
Speaking at the event, Chief Executive Officer of Kia Motors Nigeria, Jacky Hathiramani, thanked NAJA for the recognition and congratulated fellow award recipients. He noted that the honour goes beyond product excellence.
“We are proud to see the Kia Seltos recognised as Compact SUV of the Year. Beyond this award, Kia remains firmly committed to Nigeria’s automotive growth. This recognition reinforces our belief that innovation and sustainability must go hand in hand,” he said.
Hathiramani added that Kia is actively driving the shift towards cleaner mobility through electric vehicles, CNG conversion and environmentally responsible manufacturing.
“Being recognised by NAJA motivates us to continue investing in solutions that support Nigeria’s green mobility goals,” he added.
Over the years, Kia has built a reputation for producing stylish, refined and performance-driven SUVs, consistently setting benchmarks in design and innovation. The Seltos award further highlights the brand’s focus on meeting the evolving expectations of Nigerian consumers.
Positioned as a truly 360-degree automotive brand, Kia continues to deepen its investment in sustainable transportation in Nigeria, spanning electric mobility, CNG adoption and local manufacturing. The NAJA honour for the Kia Seltos underscores the brand’s growing influence, industry leadership and long-term commitment to shaping the future of mobility in the country.
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