North Edmonton Kia

What North Edmonton Kia does

North Edmonton Kia is a privately held, authorized Kia Canada franchise dealership headquartered at 13634 St. Albert Trail NW in Edmonton, Alberta. Founded in 2014, the company sells new Kia vehicles (K4, Sportage, Seltos, Sorento, Telluride, Carnival, and the EV4/EV5/EV6/EV9/Niro EV electric lineup plus Sorento PHEV and Sportage PHEV plug-in hybrids), certified and multi-brand pre-owned vehicles, and operates a factory-authorized service and parts center. It holds AMVIC Licensed Business status and is an authorized EV-Certified Center, enabling specialized electric vehicle maintenance and repair. The dealership also facilitates vehicle financing through partnerships with more than 15 banks and financial institutions, including second-chance and specialty credit solutions for credit-challenged buyers.

The business operates on three revenue streams: one-time vehicle sales (new and pre-owned across multiple brands), transaction-fee financing origination through its lender network, and transaction-fee parts and service operations including EV service, extended warranties, and accessories. Pricing follows unit-based MSRP with government EV rebates of up to $5,000 and manufacturer promotional financing (e.g., 0% for 84 months on select 2026 Niro EV models). The go-to-market is a traditional direct-to-consumer dealership model combining a physical showroom, an e-commerce platform for inventory browsing and credit applications, email marketing, social media presence, and referral/trade-in programs. Customer segments include individual consumers, electric vehicle buyers, and non-prime credit customers including new Canadians and credit rebuilders.

The company has 51-100 employees and operates from a single Edmonton location serving Edmonton and surrounding Alberta communities. Ownership is private with no disclosed parent company, holding structure, or institutional investors. Community involvement includes the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation, Kids With Cancer Society, and Ben Stelter Foundation. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. The finance team is led by Finance Director Alessandro with Finance Manager Dana and team members Adam and Ricky.

Name

North Edmonton Kia

Legal name

North Edmonton Kia

Website

https://northedmontonkia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

North Edmonton Kia is a privately held, authorized Kia Canada franchise dealership in Edmonton, Alberta, selling new and pre-owned vehicles, offering financing through 15+ bank partners, and operating an authorized EV-certified service and parts center for individual consumers across Alberta.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Sales: Revenue from selling new Kia vehicles and pre-owned vehicles across multiple brands including Kia, Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Toyota, and others
2. Financing Services: Finance and credit services through partnerships with over 15 financial institutions, earning origination fees and interest spread from vehicle financing arrangements
3. Parts and Service: Revenue from vehicle maintenance, repairs, parts sales, and extended warranties for Kia and other vehicle brands

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

North Edmonton Kia is an authorized Kia automobile dealership that sells new Kia vehicles, certified pre-owned and used vehicles from multiple brands, and provides factory-authorized maintenance, parts, and repair services. The dealership also arranges vehicle financing through partnerships with over 15 financial institutions, including same-day approvals and second-chance credit solutions. It operates as a single-location retail dealership at 13634 St. Albert Trail NW in Edmonton, Alberta, serving individual consumers in the greater Edmonton area and surrounding Alberta communities.

Product overview

North Edmonton Kia is a Kia automobile dealership offering a unified sales and service experience. The core offering centers on new and pre-owned Kia vehicle sales across multiple vehicle segments including sedans (K4), SUVs (Sportage, Seltos, Sorento, Telluride), and minivans (Carnival), with an expanding portfolio of electric and hybrid vehicles (EV4, EV5, EV6, EV9, Niro EV, Sportage Hybrid, Sorento Hybrid). The dealership's value proposition is built around bundling vehicle sales with integrated financing services and factory-authorized maintenance and repair, including certified EV repair capabilities. Pre-owned inventory includes Kia vehicles alongside other brands, all subject to AMVIC inspections.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New Kia Vehicles New Kia automobiles including sedans (K4), SUVs (Sportage, Seltos, Sorento, Telluride), minivans (Carnival), and electric vehicles (EV4, EV5, EV6, EV9, Niro EV) available for purchase by individual consumers in the Edmonton market.
• Pre-Owned Vehicles Certified pre-owned and used vehicles from Kia and other brands, all inspected to AMVIC standards with vehicle history reports, sold to individual retail consumers.
• Vehicle Financing Services Automobile financing services including same-day approvals, competitive rates, and second-chance financing options for customers with credit challenges, including new Canadians, prior bankruptcies, and credit rebuilding situations. Arranged through partnerships with 15+ financial institutions.
• Service and Parts Center Factory-authorized vehicle maintenance and repair services including routine maintenance, advanced diagnostics, complex repairs, and tire services. Includes a certified EV repair center for electric vehicle servicing. Also offers Kia Genuine Parts and accessories retail.
• EV and Hybrid Vehicles Electric and hybrid vehicle offerings including fully electric models (EV4, EV5, EV6, EV9, Niro EV) and plug-in hybrid and hybrid models (Sorento PHEV, Sportage PHEV, Sorento Hybrid, Sportage Hybrid, 2025 Sorento Hybrid, 2025 Soul) with available government EV rebates up to $5,000.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Kia CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorized Kia dealership franchise representing Kia Canada. Receives vehicle inventory, manufacturer incentives, EV rebates, and brand support in exchange for sales and service commitments.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Pfaff Automotive Group: Canadian multi-brand automotive dealer group with franchise locations across Ontario, BC, and Alberta, including Kia representation in some markets. Comparable business model of new/used sales, OEM-authorized service, and integrated finance that mirrors North Edmonton Kia's operations at multi-store scale.
• AutoCanada Inc. Canada's largest publicly traded multi-brand automotive dealership group with dealerships across Canada and the US, including Kia franchises. Comparable to North Edmonton Kia as a franchised new/used vehicle retailer offering integrated sales, financing, parts, and service, but at materially greater scale and portfolio breadth.
• CarMax: Largest US used-vehicle retailer with integrated reconditioning, financing, and service operations. Comparable to North Edmonton Kia through the used-vehicle retail and finance-anchored model, although CarMax is multi-location, non-franchise, and operating in a different national market.
• Go Auto: Large Edmonton-headquartered multi-brand dealership group with locations across Western Canada. Comparable to North Edmonton Kia as a franchised dealer operating in the same Edmonton regional market with an overlapping new/used sales, finance, and service model, but with materially wider brand and store portfolio.
• Dilawri Group: One of Canada's largest privately held automotive dealer groups, operating franchises for multiple manufacturers across multiple provinces. Comparable to North Edmonton Kia through the shared franchised retail model integrating vehicle sales, finance origination, and authorized service.
• Capital Automotive Group: Alberta-based multi-brand automotive dealer group operating multiple franchise stores in the Edmonton region. Comparable as a franchised dealership operator with the same core mix of new vehicle sales, used inventory, financing, and authorized service, though diversified across multiple brands and locations.

Emerging players

• Canada Drives: Canadian online auto retail and financing platform focused on used vehicles, lease return, and credit-challenged buyers. Comparable to North Edmonton Kia through its D2C car-buying experience and focus on non-prime financing, directly targeting the same customer pain points around credit access.
• Clutch: Canadian online-only used vehicle retailer offering home delivery and financing in select Canadian cities. Comparable to North Edmonton Kia as a D2C vehicle retailer addressing credit-challenged and convenience-driven buyers, though lacking franchised new-vehicle sales and authorized service operations.

Others

• AutoTrader.ca: Canada's largest online automotive marketplace connecting buyers and dealers. Comparable to North Edmonton Kia as an adjacent sales-channel ecosystem participant that influences how Edmonton-area shoppers research and price vehicles before transacting with a dealer.
• Driveway: Online used-vehicle channel operated by AutoCanada offering home delivery and financing in Canada. Comparable to North Edmonton Kia as a D2C vehicle sales channel with integrated financing; relevant as a same-industry digital alternative that competes for the same Edmonton-area buyer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NorthEdmKia
• Xx.com/northedmkia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/north-edmonton-kia

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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