{"id":26341,"date":"2016-06-23T15:13:06","date_gmt":"2016-06-23T14:13:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.autotrade.ie\/?p=26341"},"modified":"2016-06-23T15:13:06","modified_gmt":"2016-06-23T14:13:06","slug":"history-made-as-kia-tops-j-d-power-rankings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autotrade.ie\/index.php\/history-made-as-kia-tops-j-d-power-rankings\/26341","title":{"rendered":"History made as KIA tops J.D.Power rankings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Kia has made automotive history today with the announcement that J.D. Power has recognized the brand as the highest scoring nameplate in its 2016 Initial Quality Study (IQS) out of all 33 makes in the United States. <\/p>\n<p>Marking the first time in 27 years that a non-premium brand has topped the rankings, Kia\u2019s rise to the top was driven by segment-leading performances from the Sportage and Soul, while Rio, Forte and Sorento all ranked in the top three of their respective categories.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRanking number one in the entire industry for initial quality is the result of Kia\u2019s decade-long focus on craftsmanship and continuous improvement, and reflects the voice of our customers, which is the ultimate affirmation,\u201d said Michael Sprague, chief operating officer and EVP, Kia Motors America. \u201cAs the highest ranked brand in the industry, there is no doubt Kia is a world-class automaker.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>After entering the overall top 10 for the first time in 2013, Kia placed second in the industry and led all non-premium makes in IQS in 2015.<\/p>\n<p>Now in its 30th year, the annual J.D. 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