IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the best
first half performance in company history, Kia Motors America (KMA)
today reported best-ever July sales of 59,969 units, up 6.5 percent
over the same period last year. The brand's sixth monthly sales
record in seven months included:
- The highest July sales totals for the Forte family of compact
cars and Sportage compact CUV in company history
- Double digit increases for Rio, Forte, Sportage and Sedona over
July 2015
"Showroom traffic and sales have shot up over the last six weeks
since J.D. Power recognized Kia as the highest scoring nameplate in
the industry for initial quality and bestowed four APEAL awards to
our world-class offerings in some of the largest and most
competitive segments," said Michael
Sprague, chief operating officer and EVP, KMA. "With the
market cooling and customers looking for smart choices, these
recent accolades reflect the satisfaction of our owners – many of
whom are new to the Kia brand – and help strengthen our position as
so much more than simply a value leader."
About Kia Motors America
Kia Motors America (KMA) is the marketing and distribution arm
of Kia Motors Corporation based in Seoul,
South Korea KMA proudly serves as the "Official Automotive
Partner" of the NBA and LPGA and set an all-time annual sales
record in 2015, surpassing the 600,000 unit mark for the first time
in company history. Kia offers a complete line of vehicles in the
U.S., including the rear-drive K900[1] flagship sedan, Cadenza
premium sedan, Sorento CUV, Soul urban passenger vehicle, Soul
Electric Vehicle[2], Sportage compact CUV, Optima midsize sedan,
Optima Hybrid, the Forte compact sedan, Forte5 and Forte Koup, Rio
and Rio 5-door subcompacts and the Sedona minivan, through a
network of more than 765 dealers across the United States.
Kia's North American manufacturing operations include plants in
West Point, Georgia*, and the
municipality of Pesqueria in the
state of Nuevo Leon, Mexico.
* The Sorento and Optima GDI (EX, SX & Limited and
certain LX Trims only) are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally
sourced parts.
Information about KMA and its full vehicle line-up is available
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|
MONTH OF
JULY
|
YEAR-TO-DATE
|
Model
|
2016
|
2015
|
2016
|
2015
|
Rio
|
3,331
|
2,227
|
18,699
|
17,062
|
Forte
|
10,303
|
7,868
|
63,045
|
51,050
|
Optima
|
9,780
|
12,638
|
70,847
|
92,604
|
Cadenza
|
335
|
410
|
3,091
|
3,699
|
K900
|
61
|
480
|
500
|
1,190
|
Sportage
|
8,111
|
5,292
|
50,340
|
29,247
|
Sorento
|
9,854
|
9,749
|
68,932
|
66,170
|
Sedona
|
5,037
|
3,672
|
29,157
|
24,280
|
Soul
|
13,157
|
13,975
|
83,685
|
81,961
|
Total
|
59,969
|
56,311
|
388,296
|
367,263
|
1 K900 available in select trims and in select
markets with limited availability.
2 Soul EV in select markets with limited
availability.
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