KIA SEPTEMBER SALES UP 6 PERCENT
IRVINE, Calif., October 1, 2003 – Kia today announced monthly sales of 19,269 units for September, up 6 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales for Kia totaled 187,542 units, up 0.8 percent versus last year.
“In the face of shrinking inventories we’ve still managed to close out another month with a sales increase,” said Peter M. Butterfield, Kia’s president and chief executive officer. “As we replenish our inventory in the next few weeks, we head into the fourth quarter with fresh, updated 04 models and look forward to the launch of the all-new Amanti sedan.”
Several Kia models are enjoying healthy year-to-date sales increases. The Optima midsize sedan is up 12 percent and the popular Sedona minivan is up 27 percent versus last year.
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| Model |
2003
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2002 | 2003 | 2002 |
| Optima |
3,232
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1,311 | 25,303 | 22,532 |
| Rio |
3,794
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4,991 | 29,948 | 40,395 |
| Sedona |
3,607
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2,854 | 40,375 | 31,740 |
| Spectra |
5,071
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4,581 | 55,119 | 59,479 |
| Sportage |
59
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4,201 | 5,536 | 31,632 |
| Sorento |
3,506
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241 | 31,266 | 241 |
| Total |
19,269
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18,179 | 187,542 | 186,019 |
Kia Motors America is the U.S. sales, marketing and service arm of Kia Motors Corp. in Seoul, South Korea.
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