Following the best third quarter performance in company history, Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced record October sales of 44,694 units, led by high demand for the U.S.-built Optima midsize sedan and the iconic Soul with 11,840 and 10,685 vehicles sold, respectively.
[ads id=”0″ style=”float:left;padding:9px;”]“Declining gas prices are bringing a steady supply of customers into the market, and our new products have played a role in the steady growth Kia has experienced this year,” said Michael Sprague, executive vice president of sales and marketing, KMA.
“Kia has one of the youngest and best-looking lineups in the business, including the all-new Sedona multi-purpose vehicle, which is now arriving in dealerships and challenges the segment with its CUV-inspired design, full array of advanced technology and first-class airliner amenities.”
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MONTH OF OCTOBER |
YEAR-TO-DATE |
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Model |
2014 |
2013 |
2014 |
2013 |
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Rio |
2,534 |
2,874 |
31,921 |
36,112 |
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Forte |
5,190 |
4,706 |
58,983 |
57,421 |
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Optima |
11,840 |
11,492 |
134,486 |
135,548 |
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Cadenza |
608 |
1,111 |
8,237 |
6,869 |
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K900 |
62 |
— |
1,168 |
— |
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Sportage |
3,743 |
2,513 |
36,386 |
25,745 |
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Sorento |
7,656 |
8,142 |
84,234 |
89,522 |
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Sedona |
2,376 |
676 |
8,032 |
6,056 |
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Soul |
10,685 |
8,240 |
126,264 |
98,864 |
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Total |
44,694 |
39,754 |
489,711 |
456,137 |
