2027 Kia Build-out & Start-up Dates
| Model | Last Updated | Order Banks Open | Spec Release Anticipated Date | Pricing Release Date | Start of Production | Last Date to Submit Orders to Merchants | Build Out Date | Average Lead Time | Plant | Important Updates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telluride | 3/20/26 | TBD | TBD | TBD | 1/3/26 | TBD | TBD | 25/09/2026 | Georgia | 1st Delivery TBD |
| Seltos (ICE) | 3/20/26 | TBD | TBD | 6/20/26 | 4/1/26 | TBD | TBD | 25/10/2026 | Korea | 1st Delivery July 2026 |
| Seltos HEV | 3/20/26 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| Carnival | 3/20/26 | TBD | TBD | 7/2026 | 5/1/26 | TBD | TBD | 25/10/2026 | Korea | 1st Delivery August 2026 |
| Carnival HEV | 3/20/26 | TBD | TBD | 7/2026 | 5/1/26 | TBD | TBD | 25/10/2026 | Korea | 1st Delivery August 2026 |
| Sportage | 3/20/26 | Open | TBD | 9/2026 | 11/1/26 | TBD | TBD | 25/09/2026 | Georgia | 1st Delivery October 2026 |
| Sportage PHEV | 3/20/26 | Open | TBD | 7/2026 | 4/30/26 | TBD | TBD | 25/10/2026 | Korea | 1st Delivery August 2026 |
| Sportage HEV | 3/20/26 | Open | TBD | 7/2026 | 4/30/26 | TBD | TBD | 26/08/2026 | Korea / US Plant | 1st Delivery August 2026 |
| K5 | 3/20/26 | Open | TBD | 9/2026 | 6/30/26 | TBD | TBD | 25/10/2026 | Korea | 1st Delivery October 2026 |
| Niro (HEV only) | 3/20/26 | Open | TBD | 9/2026 | 7/1/26 | TBD | TBD | 25/10/2026 | Korea | 1st Delivery October 2026 |
| Sorento | 3/20/26 | Open | TBD | 9/2026 | 8/15/26 | TBD | TBD | 25/09/2026 | Georgia | 1st Delivery October 2026 |
| Sorento HEV | 3/20/26 | Open | TBD | 10/2026 | 8/17/26 | TBD | TBD | 25/10/2026 | Korea | 1st Delivery October 2026 |
| Sorento PHEV | 3/20/26 | Open | TBD | 10/2026 | 8/17/26 | TBD | TBD | 25/10/2026 | Korea | 1st Delivery October 2026 |
| EV9 | 3/20/26 | Open | TBD | 11/2026 | 9/15/26 | TBD | TBD | 25/09/2026 | Georgia | 1st Delivery November 2026 |
| K4 Sedan | 3/20/26 | Open | TBD | 12/2026 | 9/1/26 | TBD | TBD | 10/10/2026 | Mexico | 1st Delivery January 2027 |
| EV6 | 3/20/26 | Open | TBD | 12/2026 | 12/1/26 | TBD | TBD | 25/09/2026 | Georgia | 1st Delivery January 2027 |
| Model | Last Updated | Order Banks Open | Spec Release Anticipated Date | Pricing Release Date | Start of Production | Last Date to Submit Orders to Merchants | Build Out Date | Average Lead Time | Plant | Important Updates |