Kia Sells 261,000 Units Domestically and Internationally Last Month, Up 5% YoY

Kia announced on the 4th that it sold 261,322 units domestically and internationally last month. This is a 4.8% increase compared to the same period last year.

In the domestic market, 44,123 units were sold, marking an 11.0% increase over the same period. The best-selling model was the Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) Sorento, with 10,190 units sold. Passenger cars accounted for 11,310 units, and Recreational Vehicles (RVs) accounted for 28,222 units sold. Commercial vehicles sold totaled 4,591 units.

Kia held a Photo Media Day on the 17th at the Aston House of Walkerhill Hotel in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, unveiling the improved model of the 4th generation Sorento, 'The New Sorento.' The Sorento's trim prices are ▲ 2.5 Gasoline Turbo from 35.06 million to 41.93 million KRW ▲ 2.2 Diesel from 36.79 million to 43.66 million KRW ▲ 1.6 Gasoline Turbo Hybrid 4WD from 41.61 million to 48.31 million KRW, and ▲ the Hybrid 2WD model is priced between 37.86 million and 44.55 million KRW after eco-friendly vehicle tax benefits. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

Overseas sales increased by 3.5% during the same period, reaching 216,586 units. Special sales, including military vehicles, were recorded at 631 units.

Including export volumes, the best-selling model was the SUV Sportage, with 47,352 units sold. The Seltos (31,162 units) and Sorento (22,495 units) followed.

A company representative stated, "We will continue the sales momentum by launching the improved K5 and Carnival models and actively marketing electric vehicles."

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