Record December Propels Kia Motors To Best-Ever Annual Sales In The U.S.

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Capping off an historic year that saw the Kia brand collect more third-party awards and accolades for quality and reliability than ever before, Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced all-time best annual sales of 647,598 vehicles in 2016, up 3.5 percent over 2015. The year concluded with best-ever fourth quarter sales, including the highest December total in company history of 54,353 units.

Kia's record-breaking year included several standout performances, including:

• Four nameplates – Soul, Optima, Sorento and Forte – surpassing the 100,000 unit mark for the first time in company history
• The iconic Soul urban passenger vehicle earning the title of best-selling Kia in the U.S.
• Best-ever annual sales for the Sportage compact CUV and Forte family of compact cars, up more than 50 percent and 30 percent, respectively, over 2015
• Double digit year-over-year increases for Rio and Sedona

"From J.D. Power and Consumer Reports to many other respected third-party experts, Kia has never been more highly rated for quality and dependability, and customers flocked to our showrooms in December and throughout 2016 to experience all that the 'New Kia' offers," said Michael Sprague, chief operating officer and EVP, KMA. "No auto brand has experienced greater growth in the U.S. over the last 20-plus years, and Kia will be on the offensive once again in 2017 with several new products in the pipeline that will continue challenging everything people think they know about this brand, starting with a major world debut next week in Detroit."

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	MONTH OF DECEMBER		YEAR-TO-DATE
Model	2016	2015	2016	2015
Rio	1,269	997	28,700	23,742
Forte	7,560	5,411	103,292	78,919
Optima	12,572	13,682	124,203	159,414
Cadenza	428	598	4,738	7,343
K900	80	162	834	2,524
Sportage	6,207	6,044	81,066	53,739
Sorento	11,782	12,872	114,733	116,249
Sedona	2,028	2,316	44,264	36,755
Soul	12,427	12,159	145,768	147,133
Total	54,353	54,241	647,598	625,818

Hyundai, Kia post largest November sales in U.S.

Combined sales of South Korea’s largest automaker Hyundai Motor Co. and its sister company Kia Motors Corp. reached a monthly high for November in the United States, thanks to brisk sales of compact cars and sport utility vehicles. 

Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors said on Friday that they sold a combined 115,011 units in the U.S. last month, up 9 percent from 105,560 units sold in the same period last year. The figure is significantly higher than the 3.6 percent average growth of other carmakers in the U.S. market during the same period. Among global auto manufacturers, Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors ranked seventh in terms of monthly sales in the U.S. after General Motors Corp., Toyota Motor Corp., Ford Motor Co., Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V., Honda Motor Co., and Nissan Motor Corp. 

Kia Motors’ on-year sales rose 15.3 percent to 52,504 units in November in the U.S. on strong demand for its compact Forte sedan and Sportage SUV. On-year sales of Forte - known as K3 in Korea - jumped a whopping 61.9 percent to 8,111 units and Sportage, 33.2 percent to 5,608 units in November, data showed. Sales of Soul, its compact multi-purpose vehicle that is a popular model in the North American market, went up 24.3 percent to 12,482 units while that of Sorento SUV increased 7.5 percent to 9,698 units during the same period. 

Hyundai Motor, meanwhile, sold 62,507 units in the U.S. in November, up 4.2 percent from a year ago. Sales of its popular SUVs Santa Fe and Tuscon jumped 17.8 percent and 10.3 percent, respectively. Data also showed that the automaker sold 327 units of its new flagship G90 sedan (EQ900 in Korea) of its recently launched luxury Genesis brand in November including its previous Equus sedan model, marking the first time for the automaker to sell 300 or more units in a single month after December 2014. 

Last month, Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors accounted for a combined 8.3 percent market share in the U.S., maintaining the market share of 8 percent or above for a seventh consecutive month. Hyundai’s share was 4.5 percent while that of Kia’s 3.8 percent. In the January-November period, the two automakers sold a combined 1,305,945 units in the U.S. market, up 2.8 percent from the same period last year, accounting for 8.2 percent of the U.S. auto market.

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Kia Motors America Celebrates Record High In Certified Pre-Owned Sales

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a record-setting month of new-vehicle sales in July, Kia's commitment to affordable excellence extends to pre-owned vehicles, too, as the Korean brand celebrates an all-time sales high in the CPO segment this summer.

Autodata's July CPO retail sales report confirms that when it comes to pre-owned vehicles, Kia is one of the fastest-growing brands in the industry, with an impressive three percent market share in Certified Pre-Owned sales for the month of July. Following an all-time high in June, July marks Kia's second-strongest month in CPO sales ever. With gains of over 20 percent in both months over the same periods last year, these consecutive sales records give the automaker major reason to celebrate its CPO segment this summer.

Kia's sales boost is reflective of an overall industry trend, with CPO sales on the rise in a major way. Previously dominated almost exclusively by the luxury market, leasing is now more widely available across all brands. As vehicles come off lease, they create a substantial pool of late-model, low-mileage cars that can be remarketed as Certified Pre-Owned. "With household budgets squeezed, CPO vehicles represent a great opportunity for consumers, especially Kia customers who place such emphasis on affordability and value," said Michelle Krebs, a senior analyst at AutoTrader.

KMA's rigorous CPO program accepts only Kia vehicles that are five years or newer with fewer than 60,000 miles on the odometer and every vehicle undergoes a meticulous 150-point Quality Assurance inspection by certified Kia technicians. CPO vehicles also come with Kia's industry-leading 10-year /100,000-mile powertrain warranty[2] and 12-month /12,000 mile-Platinum Coverage. Whether it's the iconic Soul, the standout Sportage, or the midsize Optima sedan that drivers desire, customers get a great price matched with guaranteed quality, bypassing the stress, risk and uncertainty that typically comes with buying a used car.

There's no slowdown in sight for the Certified Pre-Owned market. In 2015, total CPO sales across all brands hit a high of 2.6 million vehicles, while Kia has seen double-digit gains in CPO sales (12 percent from January to April) as more vehicles come off-lease. "CPO sales growth will skyrocket in the near future, approaching three million in the next couple of years and surpassing four million by the end of the decade," predicted Krebs. "A robust CPO program will be critical to automakers and their dealers to build sales and customer loyalty, and maintain strong residual values for leasing customers and buyers trading in their vehicles."

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Kia Motors America Announces Record July Sales

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the best first half performance in company history, Kia Motors America (KMA) today reported best-ever July sales of 59,969 units, up 6.5 percent over the same period last year. The brand's sixth monthly sales record in seven months included:

• The highest July sales totals for the Forte family of compact cars and Sportage compact CUV in company history
• Double digit increases for Rio, Forte, Sportage and Sedona over July 2015

"Showroom traffic and sales have shot up over the last six weeks since J.D. Power recognized Kia as the highest scoring nameplate in the industry for initial quality and bestowed four APEAL awards to our world-class offerings in some of the largest and most competitive segments," said Michael Sprague, chief operating officer and EVP, KMA. "With the market cooling and customers looking for smart choices, these recent accolades reflect the satisfaction of our owners – many of whom are new to the Kia brand – and help strengthen our position as so much more than simply a value leader."

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Kia Motors America Announces Record January Sales

After setting an all-time annual sales record in 2015, Kia Motors America (KMA) recorded best-ever January sales of 38,305 vehicles. Kia's ninth consecutive monthly sales record was driven by sharp increases over the same period last year for the Soul urban passenger vehicle, Sportage CUV and Sedona minivan.

"Despite fewer selling days and record snowfall up and down the East Coast, our dealers worked diligently with customers who continue to discover the world-class products and ownership experience that encompasses the 'New Kia,'" said Michael Sprague, chief operating officer and EVP, KMA.

	MONTH OF JANUARY		YEAR-TO-DATE
Model	2016	2015	2016	2015
Rio	1,430	1,572	1,430	1,572
Forte	5,329	6,422	5,329	6,422
Optima	8,413	9,394	8,413	9,394
Cadenza	374	383	374	383
K900	68	119	68	119
Sportage	4,803	3,054	4,803	3,054
Sorento	6,695	7,543	6,695	7,543
Sedona	2,002	1,670	2,002	1,670
Soul	9,191	8,142	9,191	8,142
Total	38,305	38,299	38,305	38,299

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Kia Motors America Records Best November In Company History And Sells Six Millionth Vehicle In The U.S.

Propelled by the sale of its six millionth vehicle in the U.S. since arriving in 1994, Kia Motors America's (KMA) year-long momentum continued with best-ever November sales of 45,553 vehicles, a 1.4-percent increase over the same period last year. The brand's seventh straight monthly sales record was led by the Optima and Soul, with 13,048 and 10,045 units sold, respectively.

"Kia has outpaced the industry all year, and with our 'Holidays On Us' sales event in place throughout November customers visited our showrooms in record numbers to discover the new Kia," said Michael Sprague, chief operating officer and EVP, KMA. "Kia continues to grow and mature at a rapid rate, and surpassing the six million vehicles mark as we push toward a strong finish to the year is the latest example of how far this brand has come in a very short period of time."

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About Kia Motors America

Kia Motors America (KMA) is the marketing and distribution arm of Kia Motors Corporation based in Seoul, South Korea.  KMA proudly serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and LPGA and set an all-time annual sales record in 2014, surpassing the 500,000 unit mark for the third consecutive year. KMA offers a complete line of vehicles, including the rear-drive K900¹ flagship sedan, Cadenza premium sedan, Sorento CUV, Soul urban passenger vehicle, Soul Electric Vehicle², Sportage compact CUV, Optima midsize sedan, Optima Hybrid, the Forte compact sedan, Forte5 and Forte Koup, Rio and Rio 5-door subcompacts and the Sedona midsize multi-purpose vehicle, through a network of more than 765 dealers across the United States.  Kia's U.S. manufacturing plant in West Point, Georgia, builds the Optima* and Sorento* and is responsible for the creation of more than 15,000 plant and supplier jobs.

* The Sorento and Optima GDI (EX, SX & Limited and certain LX Trims only) are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

	MONTH OF NOVEMBER		YEAR-TO-DATE
Model	2015	2014	2015	2014
Rio	898	2,088	22,745	34,009
Forte	5,010	5,047	73,508	64,030
Optima	13,048	12,707	145,732	147,193
Cadenza	847	482	6,745	8,719
K900	228	69	2,362	1,237
Sportage	4,211	3,261	47,695	39,647
Sorento	9,023	8,598	103,377	92,832
Sedona	2,243	3,538	34,439	11,570
Soul	10,045	9,146	134,974	135,410
Total	45,553	44,936	571,577	534,647