KIA MOTORS AMERICA ANNOUNCES JUNE SALES
Highest Ranked Brand in J.D. Power’s Initial Quality Study Sells Seven Millionth Vehicle Since Arriving in the U.S. in 1994
IRVINE, Calif., July 3, 2017 – Kia Motors America today announced June sales of 56,143 units, including the seven millionth Kia vehicle sold in the U.S. since 1994. After topping J.D. Power’s Initial Quality Study for the second consecutive year, Kia’s sales were led by the Forte family of compact cars with a best-ever June total of 11,387 units.
About Kia Motors America
Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America continues to top quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands and 50 Best Global Green Brands by Interbrand. Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.*
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MONTH OF JUNE |
YEAR-TO-DATE |
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|
Model |
2017 |
2016 |
2017 |
2016 |
|
Rio |
963 |
5,238 |
6,685 |
15,368 |
|
Forte |
11,387 |
9,170 |
58,746 |
52,742 |
|
Optima |
11,252 |
9,180 |
59,717 |
61,067 |
|
Cadenza |
502 |
203 |
2,655 |
2,756 |
|
K900 |
58 |
62 |
251 |
439 |
|
Niro |
2,188 |
N/A |
12,676 |
N/A |
|
Sportage |
8,519 |
8,549 |
36,606 |
42,229 |
|
Sorento |
9,751 |
12,118 |
50,256 |
59,078 |
|
Sedona |
2,030 |
5,823 |
15,028 |
24,120 |
|
Soul |
9,493 |
12,229 |
53,116 |
70,528 |
|
Total |
56,143 |
62,572 |
295,736 |
328,327 |
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* 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.