KIA MOTORS AMERICA ANNOUNCES MAY SALES
All-New Telluride SUV Surpasses 6,000 Units for the First Time
IRVINE, Calif., June 3, 2019 – Kia Motors America today announced May sales of 60,062 vehicles, up 4.7-percent year to date. May sales were led by the Soul with 10,713 units. In addition, sales of the all-new Telluride SUV climbed for the third straight month to a new high of 6,273 units.
“Kia’s world-class offerings drew customers at an increasing rate with sales picking up throughout the month and leading to the brand’s best monthly sales performance to date in 2019,” said Bill Peffer, vice president, sales operations, Kia Motors America. “With Telluride leading the charge and our attractive summer sales offers, more and more consumers are considering Kia when purchasing or leasing a new vehicle.”
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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*The Telluride, Sorento and Optima (excluding Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid) are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.
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MONTH OF MAY |
YEAR-TO-DATE |
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Model |
2019 |
2018 |
2019 |
2018 |
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Rio |
2,482 |
2,181 |
10,408 |
9,170 |
|
Forte |
10,366 |
11,261 |
39,076 |
44,191 |
|
Optima |
8,300 |
10,367 |
39,379 |
38,253 |
|
Cadenza |
105 |
344 |
633 |
3,033 |
|
Stinger |
1,410 |
1,761 |
5,576 |
7,059 |
|
K900 |
29 |
22 |
174 |
153 |
|
Soul |
10,713 |
9,922 |
46,697 |
40,165 |
|
Niro |
2,557 |
2,808 |
9,742 |
11,483 |
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Sportage |
8,011 |
7,901 |
33,286 |
35,013 |
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Sorento |
8,356 |
10,370 |
39,448 |
40,671 |
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Telluride |
6,273 |
N/A |
17,238 |
N/A |
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Sedona |
1,460 |
2,525 |
6,386 |
7,801 |
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Total |
60,062 |
59,462 |
248,043 |
236,992 |