Kia Sold 268,593 Units Last Month... 14.4% Increase YoY

52,075 units domestically · 217,772 units overseas
Sportage leads with 45,959 units sold

Kia announced on the 1st that it sold 268,593 vehicles in May. This figure represents a 14.4% increase compared to the same period last year. It also increased by 3.5% compared to April (259,397 units). Looking at the performance by model, the Sportage was the best-selling vehicle worldwide with 45,959 units sold. The Seltos followed with 25,345 units, and the Sorento with 20,909 units.

The company sold 50,275 units domestically, marking a 10.3% increase compared to the same month last year. The best-selling vehicle in Korea was the Carnival (6,695 units). The Sorento (6,499 units), Sportage (6,185 units), Bongo III (5,269 units), and Seltos (4,792 units) followed. The Ray sold 4,576 units, the K8 4,487 units, the K5 3,166 units, the Morning 2,502 units, and the Niro 2,452 units.

Overseas, 217,772 units were sold, a 15.2% increase compared to the same month last year. The Sportage was the top-selling model overseas with 39,774 units sold. The Seltos followed with 20,553 units, and the K3 (Forte) with 15,483 units. Special vehicles sold 89 units domestically and 457 units overseas.

A Kia official stated, “The semiconductor parts supply disruption is gradually easing, and supply expansion continues with increased production volume. Through quantitative growth accompanied by mix improvement centered on SUVs and eco-friendly vehicles, we will continue to improve profitability and further strengthen our electrification lineup and brand value with the successful launch of the EV9.”

Kia Sportage
[Photo by Kia]

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