Kia announced on the 2nd that it sold 254,027 units globally in February this year, a 14.7% increase compared to the previous year.


Domestic sales were 50,016 units, overseas sales were 203,708 units, and special vehicles sold totaled 303 units. Compared to the same period last year, domestic sales increased by 26.9%, and overseas sales increased by 12.0%.


By model, the Sportage was the best-selling vehicle in the global market with 37,945 units sold. The Seltos followed with 26,598 units, and the K3 with 18,558 units.


In the domestic market, Kia sold 50,016 units in February, a 26.9% increase compared to the same month last year. The best-selling vehicle last month was the Bongo III, with 8,977 units sold.


Passenger cars sold 14,583 units, including the Ray with 4,268 units, K8 with 4,168 units, K5 with 2,653 units, and Morning with 2,049 units. RVs (recreational vehicles) totaled 26,360 units, including the Carnival with 6,039 units, Sportage with 5,689 units, Seltos with 5,552 units, and Sorento with 4,745 units. Commercial vehicles, including the Bongo III and buses, sold 9,073 units.


Kia Sportage

Kia Sportage

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Kia's overseas sales in February this year recorded 203,708 units, a 12.0% increase compared to the same month last year. By model, the Sportage was the best-selling overseas with 32,256 units sold. The Seltos followed with 21,046 units, and the K3 (Forte) with 17,534 units.


Special vehicle sales were 89 units domestically and 228 units overseas.



A Kia official stated, "Despite some semiconductor supply shortages in February, we are continuing the trend of expanding volume through increased overtime compared to the previous year," adding, "We will continue to improve profitability through quantitative growth accompanied by a mix improvement centered on SUVs and eco-friendly vehicles."


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