KIA AMERICA Achieves Highest Retail Sales in Company History

• In 2022, Kia dealerships will offer more robust and capable SUVs, sportier sedans and innovative EVs than ever before.
• SUVs and utility vehicles will account for 66.8% of Kia’s total sales in 2022, a record for the company
• Kia electric model sales increased 142% compared to December 2021
• Seven Kia models achieve double- or triple-digit year-over-year sales growth

irvine, california, January 4, 2023 /PR Newswire/ — kia americacelebrated its 30th anniversary^th business year in October 2022announced record December sales of 60,422 units. This is an 11.2% increase for him over his previous December record set in 2016 and a 25% year-on-year increase. Closing out sales in 2022, Kia Motors also posted its best-ever fourth quarter performance, boosting the brand’s annual retail sales volume to 654,554, up 1.7% compared to the previous retail record in 2021. increased.

Kia Motors’ SUV and utility vehicle sales accounted for 66.8% of overall brand sales in 2022, led by Sportage, Telluride and Sorento. In addition, three SUV models (Sportage, Telluride and Niro) set new all-year records. In December, Sportage, Seltos, Telluride, Niro, Soul, Sorento and Carnival all posted his triple- or double-digit year-over-year sales growth.

Kia Motors’ electronics sales increased 142% year-on-year. Kia Motors’ electrified models have posted double- or triple-digit sales growth in six of the last 12 months.

“In 2022, Kia has picked up momentum and accelerated its momentum to deliver record retail sales, including record years for Kia SUVs and utilities. Sean YunPresident and CEO kia north america When kia america“When it comes to electrification, customers are eyeing Kia as a brand to watch, with the launch of six electrified vehicles in 2022. Three of them also set annual sales records – the right mix of products to sustain this positive momentum into the future.”

In addition to the sale, December saw some important announcements from the brand.

• Kia Telluride, Seltos and Sportage plug-in hybrid sport utility vehicles have been named category winners of the 2023 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards. For the fourth year in a row, the Telluride has been voted Best 3-Row Midsize SUV. Also, the Sertos was named Best Subcompact SUV for the third year in a row. In its first year of production, the Sportage PHEV was voted the winner in the plug-in hybrid vehicle category by the editors of . kelly blue book.
• The 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid was recognized with the Motor1.com 2022 Star Awards, taking top honors in the Best SUV category thanks to improvements in design, performance and interior space over the previous generation.
• 2023 Kia EV6 selected for 2022 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick+ (TSP+)¹.
• Kia is a brand $1,100,000 Donation to organizations².

kia america – about us

Head office location irvine, california, kia america Recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands, maintaining the top position in automotive quality surveys. Kia is the NBA’s “Official Automotive Partner” and sells gasoline, hybrid and plug-in vehicles through a network of over 750 dealers across the United States, including several cars and SUVs proudly assembled in America. We offer a wide range of in-hybrid and electric vehicles*. .

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* K5, Sportage, Sorento, Telluride (excluding HEV and PHEV) are assembly type usa From the USA and globally sourced parts.

¹ Applies to vehicles whose headlights have been adjusted by an authorized Kia dealer.

² Donated by Kia $8.00 For all new Kia vehicles purchased or leased from authorized Kia dealers and delivered to retail customers, November 11, 2022When December 31, 2022 In total – to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®.

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