Kia: Bio-PU Kia Corporation, headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, is a globally recognized automotive manufacturer and a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company. With the introduction of the new EV9, Kia intends to eliminate the use of animal leather in all upcoming models. Instead, the company will utilize Bio-PU (bio-polyurethane), sourced from natural materials like corn and eucalyptus, as a substitute for leather and PVC (poly vinyl chloride). Kia: Bio-PU