Kia has triumphed at the 2027 Parkers Awards with a trio of wins, including both of the top awards, Car of the Year and Van of the Year.

The overall ‘Car of the Year’ award was clinched by Kia’s latest and smallest EV, the EV2, with the same model also winning its competitive category of ‘Best Small Car’. For the second year running, the PV5 Cargo continued its ongoing success by retaining its title of ‘Van of the Year’.

The Parkers Awards celebrate the standout vehicles available to UK motorists, putting their real-world needs firmly in the driving seat. With only ten categories, the awards recognise only the very best in the industry.

Winning three out of ten available awards demonstrates the strength and breadth of Kia’s product line-up, which now spans almost all body styles and powertrains to offer UK customers one of the market’s most comprehensive ranges of vehicles.

EV2: ‘Best Small Car’ and ‘Car of the Year’
Winning ‘Car of the Year’ and ‘Best Small Car’, the EV2 was praised for its interior space and comfort; practicality and impressive range. Launched earlier this year, the EV2 brings everyday usability, impressive technology and efficiency together in one compact package.

The EV2 has been designed, engineered and manufactured in Europe, for Europe and in 2027 and has already made seen significant customer demand. The EV2 starts from £24,245 on-the-road, with all long range variants qualifying for the UK Government’s maximum £3,750 Electric Car Grant.

Tom Webster, Head of Content at Parkers, commented: “The Kia EV2 is one of those cars that just makes huge amounts of sense in every major way. It’s efficient, well built, comfortable, quiet and has loads of space inside. The launch of the new Long Range model and the fact that it qualifies for the maximum Electric Car Grant is the seal on a very successful package. Not only is it the best small car we’ve driven recently, we reckon its exceptional blend of talent and value mean it's the best new car you can currently buy full stop.

“The Kia PV5 set new standards for electric vans when it first arrived in the UK, and it has made a phenomenal mark in its first year of sales, justifying every word of praise we have lavished on it. The future looks really bright for Kia too, as the PV5’s success means we’re excited to see its bigger sibling, the PV7, join the range in the coming year.”

Paul Philpott, President and CEO at Kia UK said: “Winning these awards is a fantastic endorsement of two important new models that are already proving popular with UK customers. Spanning both cars and vans, this recognition demonstrates the strength and breadth of our growing line-up, whilst reinforcing the customer-focused qualities that underpin each product, from design and technology to value and everyday usability.

“Alongside the products themselves, our nationwide dealer partners and dedicated PBV Centres are fundamental to our shared success. Their expertise ensure customers receive the right advice and support, whether they are choosing an electric car for the family or a van for their business.”

The hattrick of awards showcases Kia’s goal of offering one of the largest and most diverse line-ups of any brand, having an EV to suit all customers in both passenger car and e-LCV segments.