IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia America announced best-ever November sales of 56,703 units, an 8-percent increase over the previous November sales record set in 2016, and a 25.1-percent improvement year-over-year. For the second consecutive month, sales were led by the Sportage family of SUVs, which were up 144-percent over the same period a year ago. Sales of Kia's electrified models ? which have posted double or triple-digit gains in the past five months ? also contributed to the record-breaking performance with a 133-percent year-over-year increase.
"Building on our best-ever third-quarter and October sales, Kia's upward momentum continued with a record November with SUVs and hybrids, plug-in hybrids and EVs pushing the brand ever higher," said Eric Watson, vice president, sales operations, Kia America. "With Sportage up 144-percent and our electrified offerings posting double or triple-digit sales increases for the fifth consecutive month, we are confident that we will end the year strong, and this positive sales momentum will carry through to 2023."
In addition to sales, November saw a number of significant announcements from the brand, including:
MONTH OF NOVEMBER | YEAR-TO-DATE | |||
Model | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 |
EV6 | 641 | N/A | 19,391 | N/A |
Rio | 2,591 | 2,357 | 24,638 | 28,562 |
Forte | 9,725 | 6,741 | 100,731 | 107,290 |
K5/Optima | 4,520 | 5,938 | 62,946 | 86,837 |
Cadenza | N/A | N/A | 1 | 249 |
Stinger | 342 | 948 | 7,415 | 12,599 |
K900 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 85 |
Soul | 4,050 | 4,505 | 53,277 | 71,139 |
Niro | 3,294 | 1,946 | 25,171 | 23,744 |
Seltos | 4,095 | 2,689 | 40,750 | 48,315 |
Sportage | 10,554 | 4,330 | 112,170 | 88,567 |
Sorento | 7,204 | 6,845 | 79,124 | 75,295 |
Telluride | 8,558 | 7,767 | 89,033 | 86,186 |
Carnival/Sedona | 1,129 | 1,252 | 18,480 | 24,042 |
Total | 56,703 | 45,318 | 633,127 | 652,910 |
Kia America ? about us
Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and offers a range of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electrified vehicles sold through a network of over 750 dealers in the U.S., including several cars and SUVs proudly assembled in America*.
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* The K5, Sportage, Sorento, and Telluride (excludes HEV and PHEV models) are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.
1 Kia will donate $8.00 for every new Kia vehicle that is purchased or leased at authorized Kia dealerships, and delivered to retail customers, between November 11, 2022, and December 31, 2022 - with a guaranteed minimum donation of $1,000,000 in the aggregate - to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®. For more information, please click here.
2 Segment first among competitive entry SUVs, not inclusive of other Kia vehicles; competitive specs sourced from manufacturer's websites.
3 Driving with liftgate open may be unlawful and can draw dangerous exhaust fumes into vehicle; if you choose to do so, keep air vents and windows open for ventilation.
SOURCE Kia America
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