Kia Motors America (KMA) today
announced record October sales of 25,185 units, a 4.5-percent increase over
the previous month, and a 25-percent increase year over year. Leading the
way for the brand were Spectra and Sportage, two popular models in the Kia
lineup, selling 5,898 and 4,334 units respectively. Year-to-date sales are
257,228 units, a 6.3-percent increase over the same period last year.
"We've kicked off the fall season strong with our pillar vehicles --
Spectra and Sportage -- lifting the brand," said Len Hunt, executive vice
president and COO of Kia Motors America. "We are on pace for another annual
sales record."
Kia Motors America -- the sales, marketing and distribution arm of Kia
Motors Corporation in Seoul, South Korea -- offers a complete line of
vehicles through more than 630 dealers throughout the United States.
Source: Kia Motors