HOT STREAK CONTINUES FOR KIA AMERICA WITH NINTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR-OVER-YEAR MONTHLY SALES INCREASE

May 10, 2023

71% of Kia’s total sales for April were for the brand’s award-winning utility vehicles!
The Kia Carnival, Kia Sportage, and Kia Telluride vehicles have each set an all-time high record for sales in April!

Off to a smashing start to the new year with its best first quarter sales performance in company history, Kia America’s sales and market share growth has continued an upward trend!

April saw the brand’s 9th consecutive year-over-year monthly sales increase of 15.5% over the same period last year; 68,205 units were sold! Electrified vehicle offerings were up 74% over the same period last year, and an impressive 22% over the previous March 2023 monthly sales record. Additionally, the Kia Carnival MPV had record breaking sales, topping its April 2021 record numbers by 52%! The Sportage and Telluride also saw an increase in popularity with 18% and 4%, respectively, over the same month’s records in April of last year.

“Trust in the Kia brand in the US market continues to grow as a direct result of our concerted effort to provide customers with compelling design, reliable products, superior quality and best-ever residual values,” said Eric Watson, vice president, sales operations, Kia America. “Kia’s sales momentum will continue as our best-in-class lineup of SUV and electrified models attract and meet the needs of today’s buyers.”

Other wonderful updates from Kia America:

The 2024 Kia EV9 SUV, an all-new, all-electric vehicle, made its North American debut at the 2023 New York International Auto Show! It’s the first 3-row EV SUV from the brand, and the EV9 is its flagship launch of the global Plan S strategy
The 5th Generation redesigned 2023 Kia Sportage was in the top picks for Autotrader’s Best New Cars of 2023
The Stinger Tribute Limited Edition, now with distinct upgrades and options/features, has been making waves in the automotive enthusiast circuit. Only 440 units are available in the US, and just 1,000 worldwide, making this a noteworthy close to the vehicle’s 6-year production run!
Kia’s “Accelerate the Good” Dealership Match Program raised an incredible $3.779 million for non-profits nationwide, which was distributed to selected charities across the United States; charities included childhood cancer programs, ending childhood hunger initiatives, unhoused youth support and shelter, community disaster relief, and military family support.