October marks Kia's 15th consecutive month of year-over-year sales growth
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia America, continuing its streak of year-over-year growth for 15 consecutive months, achieved an all-time high October sales record with 59,164 units sold, despite a decrease in business days compared to the previous year. Kia's EV models saw a year-over-year increase of 83-percent, with the EV6, in particular, setting an all-time October sales record, surging by 30-percent compared to the same month the previous year.
Eric Watson, vice president, sales operations, Kia America, commented, "Kia's ability to consistently increase year-over-year monthly sales for 15 months in a row is a testament to our ability to provide consumers with a world-class lineup that caters not only to sedans and SUVs but also electric models. The upcoming 2024 EV9, set for release soon, has already garnered significant consumer interest with pre-orders, establishing its presence in the competitive electric SUV segment from the start." He added, "We anticipate surpassing our 2022 full-year sales by mid-November, putting us on track to achieve a record-breaking annual sales performance for 2023."
In October, six models, including Carnival (+172-percent); Rio (+44-percent); EV6 (+30-percent); K5 (+7-percent); Forte (+5-percent) and Telluride (+4-percent), recorded increased sales compared to the same month the previous year. Carnival and EV6, in particular achieved their highest October sales records and Kia's SUV lineup accounted for 71-percent of October sales, leading the way in overall sales.
In addition to the monthly sales performance, Kia America announced several initiatives, including:
MONTH OF OCTOBER | YEAR-TO-DATE | |||
Model | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
EV6 | 1,542 | 1,186 | 16,340 | 18,750 |
Rio | 2,544 | 1,767 | 23,740 | 22,047 |
Forte | 9,393 | 8,942 | 104,528 | 91,006 |
K5 | 5,200 | 4,863 | 54,794 | 58,426 |
Stinger | 49 | 430 | 5,421 | 7,073 |
Soul | 4,192 | 4,782 | 54,263 | 49,227 |
Niro | 2,408 | 3,166 | 31,493 | 21,877 |
Seltos | 4,355 | 4,473 | 51,414 | 36,655 |
Sportage | 11,053 | 11,877 | 118,637 | 101,616 |
Sorento | 6,388 | 7,320 | 74,014 | 71,920 |
Telluride | 8,533 | 8,179 | 92,514 | 80,475 |
Carnival | 3,507 | 1,291 | 36,680 | 17,351 |
Total | 59,164 | 58,276 | 663,838 | 576,424 |
Kia America ? about us
Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys. Kia is recognized as one of the TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2023. Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and offers a range of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles sold through a network of over 775 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 Excludes 2015-2019 MY Soul EV - CHAdeMO.
2 Additional cost may apply.
3 Based on EPA estimates on a full battery charge. Actual range will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, charging practice, battery age, weather, temperature and your vehicle's condition. Battery capacity will decrease with time and use. For more information on range, please see www.fueleconomy.gov.
4 Reservation requests available on a limited-time, first-come, first-served, while supplies last basis. You are not actually ordering, purchasing, or leasing an EV9. Subject to dealer participation. Quantities limited. Terms and conditions apply.
SOURCE Kia America
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