KIA AMERICA POSTS BEST-EVER AUGUST SALES

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Sep 01, 2022, 02:32 ET

August Sales Increase 22-Percent Year-Over-Year with Electrified Models Up 151-Percent

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia America announced best-ever August sales of 66,089 units, marking a 22-percent increase year-over-year. Kia's SUVs continue to shine with the Sportage as Kia's top-selling model for the fifth consecutive month with 12,986 units sold, representing a 59-percent increase year-over-year. Sales of the Sorento SUV increased by 114-percent year-over-year; and sales of the current generation Telluride continued strong increasing 18-percent year-over-year and just months before the highly anticipated 2023 version arrives in dealers. In addition, August sales of Kia's all-electric and hybrid models increased an astonishing 151-percent year-over-year.

Kia America Posts Best-Ever August Sales

"In light of ongoing supply challenges across the industry, achieving a best-ever August sales performance is a testament to the strength of our product lineup, our dealers and our employees," said Eric Watson, vice president, sales operations, Kia America. "We are optimistic that production through the end of the year will improve and further the success of our all-new Sportage, EV6, upcoming redesigned Telluride and more."

In addition to sales, August saw several significant announcements from Kia, including:

The North American debut of the 576-hp Kia EV6 GT performance crossover at The Quail, a motorsports gathering, during Monterey Car Week
The launch of an all-new creative campaign for the Sportage Hybrid SUV and a partnership with One Warm Coat, a non-profit that provides coats to those in need nationwide, as part of the brand's Accelerate The Good charitable initiatives
Pricing for the all-new 2023 Sportage Hybrid SUV and K5 midsize sedan

Kia America - about us

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and offers a range of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electrified vehicles sold through a network of more than 750 dealers in the U.S., including several cars and SUVs proudly assembled in America.

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	MONTH OF AUGUST		YEAR-TO-DATE
Model	2022	2021	2022	2021
EV6	1,840	N/A	16,124	N/A
Rio	1,923	1,777	18,833	21,747
Forte	11,838	9,258	73,660	83,840
K5/Optima	6,428	7,263	48,180	67,616
Cadenza	N/A	1	1	234
Stinger	513	1,228	6,189	9,145
K900	N/A	--	N/A	72
Soul	6,402	7,536	39,332	54,154
Niro	211	2,040	18,520	16,505
Seltos	4,604	2,822	28,160	39,419
Sportage	12,986	8,182	77,327	72,182
Sorento	8,732	4,080	57,250	58,143
Telluride	8,645	7,347	63,856	61,446
Carnival/Sedona	1,967	2,475	14,446	18,116
Total	66,089	54,009	461,878	502,619