Three Kia Models Achieve Double-Digit Gains Over the Same Period Last Year

IRVINE, Calif., August 1, 2018 – Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced July sales of 53,112 vehicles, with the Rio and Optima car lines and Sorento SUV up double digits over the same period last year.

“Rio and Sorento were up by double-digits year-over-year for the second consecutive month and Optima made a big move as new customers continue to discover Kia’s world-class vehicles and the brand’s award-winning combination of design, quality, reliability and technology,” said Bill Peffer, vice president, sales operations, Kia Motors America. “Along with the Rio and Stinger earning J.D. Power APEAL awards, our ‘America’s Best Value Summer Event’ continuing and an all-new Forte on the horizon, Kia will continue building momentum through the end of the summer selling period and beyond.”

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