KIA AMERICA SETS NEW RECORD FOR SALES THROUGH FIRST NINE MONTHS OF THE YEAR

 

Finest-ever September gross sales catapulted fast-growing Kia to an all-time file by way of Q3

• September marks Kia’s 14th consecutive month of year-over-year gross sales progress
• Kia achieved all-time finest third-quarter gross sales efficiency, surpassing 210,000 items for 2 consecutive quarters

IRVINE, Calif., October 2, 2023– Kia America introduced its best-ever third quarter gross sales whole of 210,341 items. This achievement marks the third time in firm historical past by which Kia’s quarterly gross sales handed the 210,000 unit mark. These record-breaking gross sales performances contributed to Kia’s best-ever whole by way of 9 months of 604,674 items.

In September, Kia posted its best-ever September gross sales whole of 67,264 items, marking the model’s 14^th consecutive month of year-over-year gross sales will increase. Gross sales of Kia’s lineup of rugged and succesful utility automobiles elevated 19-percent year-over-year, whereas the model’s battery-electric automobiles had been up 127-percent over the earlier file set in September 2022. Kia’s retail-only efficiency of 62,661 items represents 14-percent progress over the identical interval final yr.

“With the all time efficiency by way of Q3, 14 straight months of year-over-year progress, and gross sales of our SUV and electrified choices persevering with to achieve market share, Kia is forward of the curve and delivering the automobiles clients need, notably within the extremely aggressive segments,” mentioned Eric Watson, vice chairman, gross sales operations, Kia America. “As we enter the fourth quarter, we’re assured our mixture of world class fashions will proceed to draw new clients and preserve present ones coming again.”

Ten Kia fashions posted year-over-year gross sales will increase together with: Niro (+1,341-percent); Carnival (+187-percent); EV6 (+45-percent); Rio (+45-percent); Forte (+28-percent); Seltos (+18-percent); K5 (+11-percent); Sorento (+10-percent); Telluride (+8-percent); and Soul (+3-percent). As well as, three Kia fashions set best-ever September gross sales information, together with: Carnival, EV6 and K5, with gross sales of Kia’s utility automobiles accounting for 72-percent of the model’s general September gross sales whole.

Along with the month-to-month gross sales efficiency, Kia America introduced a number of initiatives, together with:

• The bottom value for the all-new 2024 Kia EV9[1], Kia’s first three-row SUV EV, will begin at simply $54,900 (excluding vacation spot)[2]. The EV9 Gentle RWD will come normal with DC fast-charging functionality, roomy lodging for as much as seven passengers, full SynTex leather-trimmed seating, 19-inch alloy wheels, 8-way energy adjustable driver’s seat with heating[3] and air flow all powered by a seamless everlasting magnet synchronous electrical motor that produces 215 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft. of torque
• Pricing for the 2024 Niro Hybrid, now in its second mannequin yr of its second era and accessible in three distinct powertrains (HEV, PHEV, EV), will vary from $26,840 – $35,240, relying on powertrain and trim degree
• Kia America’s return to Electrify Expo Miami from October 14-15, on the Miami Dade Fairgrounds as a part of the model’s continued marketing campaign to coach customers on the convenience of EV possession. The Kia EV6 — winner of the esteemed 2023 North American Utility Car of the Yr™ award, the EV6 GT, which not too long ago captured the 2023 World Efficiency Automotive title, and the multi award-winning 2023 Niro EV mannequin might be accessible for check drives. Electrify Expo Miami attendees may even be among the many first customers to see the upcoming all-new EV9 in particular person, Kia’s first devoted three-row EV SUV 
• The model’s participation within the eighth annual Rebelle Rally – an all-women, off-road navigational problem – that  takes members on a course by way of the deserts of the American Southwest from October 12-21. Groups will navigate the course utilizing solely paper maps and a compass—no GPS, no cell telephones, no digital units of any variety. The Kia Staff – KiAloha – will tackle the course in a 2023 Telluride XPro SUV

	MONTH OF SEPTEMBER		YEAR-TO-DATE
Mannequin	2023	2022	2023	2022
EV6	2,084	1,440	14,798	17,564
Rio	2,096	1,447	21,196	20,280
Forte	10,737	8,404	95,135	82,064
K5	6,002	5,383	49,594	53,563
Stinger	117	454	5,372	6,643
Soul	5,290	5,113	50,071	44,445
Niro	2,752	191	29,085	18,711
Seltos	4,736	4,022	47,059	32,182
Sportage	11,562	12,412	107,584	89,739
Sorento	8,103	7,350	67,626	64,600
Telluride	9,147	8,440	83,981	72,296
Carnival	4,638	1,614	33,173	16,060
Complete	67,264	56,270	604,674	518,148

 

 

 

 

Kia America – about us

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to high automotive high quality surveys. Kia is acknowledged as one of many TIME100 Most Influential Corporations of 2023. Kia serves because the “Official Automotive Accomplice” of the NBA and presents a variety of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electrical automobiles offered by way of a community of over 775 sellers within the U.S., together with a number of automobiles and SUVs proudly assembled in America*. 

 

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* The K5, Sportage, Sorento, and Telluride (excludes HEV and PHEV fashions) are assembled in the USA from U.S. and globally sourced elements.  

 

 

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