Kia Sold 253,000 Units Last Month... 20.2% Increase YoY

[Asia Economy Reporter Changhwan Lee] Kia announced on the 1st that it sold 253,592 units globally last month, a 20.2% increase compared to the previous year.

In the domestic market last month, sales decreased by 17.9% year-on-year to 49,280 units due to factors such as semiconductor shortages.

The best-selling vehicle domestically was the Carnival (6,689 units), marking the 10th consecutive month as Kia's top monthly seller.

Passenger models sold a total of 21,805 units, including the K5 with 5,835 units, K8 with 5,473 units, Morning with 3,349 units, and Ray with 3,223 units.

RV (recreational vehicle) models, including the Carnival, sold a total of 21,272 units, with Sorento at 6,081 units and Seltos at 4,071 units.

Commercial models sold a total of 6,203 units, including 5,929 units of Bongo III, combining buses and trucks.

Overseas sales in June recorded 204,312 units, a 35.4% increase compared to the same month last year.

The increase in overseas sales is mainly due to the base effect caused by sluggish sales last year due to COVID-19.

By model overseas, the Sportage sold 29,719 units, becoming the best-selling overseas model, followed by the K3 with 21,597 units and the Seltos with 20,609 units.

Globally, by model, the Sportage was the best-selling with 30,906 units, followed by the Seltos with 24,680 units and the K3 (Forte) with 24,639 units.

A Kia official stated, “Although management uncertainty has increased due to the resurgence of COVID-19, we will strengthen sales momentum by leading with competitive new models such as the dedicated electric vehicle EV6, K8, and the 5th generation Sportage.”

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