Robust demand for its Electrified and SUV Fashions Powers Kia America to Finest-Ever October gross sales

• Kia shatters the earlier whole October gross sales file – set in 2023 – by 16-percent
• All-time greatest October totals for Kia’s electrified and SUV autos – up 30- and 19-percent, respectively

Kia America achieved each its best-ever October gross sales, with 68,908 models offered, and best-ever October vendor gross sales. These data have been pushed by spectacular progress and standout performances throughout its lineup of electrified autos and SUVs. 

Gross sales of Kia’s all-electric (EV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and hybrid (HEV) autos elevated by 70-percent, 65-percent, and 49-percent respectively in comparison with final 12 months, which helped the model obtain its highest-ever gross sales for electrified fashions in October. Moreover, SUV gross sales reached a file excessive for the month, accounting for 73-percent of whole gross sales, illustrating the continuing reputation of Kia’s SUV lineup.

Three Kia nameplates – Sportage, Carnival, EV6 – set new October gross sales data whereas 4 different Kia fashions – Sorento (+23-percent); Telluride (+14-percent); K5 (+12-percent) and Soul (+10-percent)– posted important gross sales good points as in comparison with the identical interval final 12 months.

“Various Kia’s electrified fashions and SUVs realized double-digit gross sales will increase, propelling Kia to our greatest October gross sales efficiency in firm historical past,” mentioned Eric Watson, vice chairman, gross sales operations, Kia America. “Kia continues to attraction to a broad vary of customers as we provide 10 compelling utility fashions many with a selection of all-electric, plug-in hybrid, hybrid and ICE powertrains. Because the all-new K4 compact sedan and the first-ever Carnival Hybrid MPV are already producing important foot visitors in Kia showrooms nationwide, we count on the constructive progress to proceed.”

Along with the month-to-month gross sales efficiency, Kia America introduced a number of initiatives, together with:

• Kia America introduced speedy help applications to assist in restoration efforts following the destruction brought on by Hurricanes Helene and Milton within the Southeastern U.S., which included a complete financial donation of $400,000. As well as, Kia applied a buyer help program for Kia clients in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina who want to interchange a automobile broken past restore due to the hurricanes. Clients with an insurance coverage declare for lack of a automobile due to the storms might be eligible to obtain $500 in help for the acquisition or lease of choose new Kia autos made between October 4, 2024 by January 2, 2025._[i]  
• Kia America introduced the third 12 months of the automaker’s “Speed up the Good” Supplier Match program which raised greater than $4.5 million for non-profits nationwide in 2023, 20 p.c greater than this system raised final 12 months. Kia and its nationwide community of sellers chosen charities throughout the U.S., together with organizations that assist deal with and defeat childhood most cancers and different life-threatening ailments; assist finish childhood starvation; present shelter for youth dealing with homelessness; present pure catastrophe aid for recovering communities; provide help for navy households; assist shelter animals discover perpetually properties and help with environmental cleanup tasks nationwide.
• A modified Kia Telluride X-Professional participated within the 2024 Rebelle Rally, marking the third 12 months of competitors for Kia America’s most embellished automobile. Having secured a podium end yearly within the X-Cross class, the Telluride X-Professional returns with enhanced modifications and a renewed drive for redemption. Skilled rally driver, Verena Mei, as soon as once more took the wheel for the fourth 12 months in a row and was joined by navigator Kendra Miller, constructing a formidable staff.

_[i] $500 Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton Car Substitute Assist provide obtainable on the acquisition or lease of a brand new Kia automobile (excluding 2024 K5, 2024 Sorento Hybrid, and 2024 Sorento PHEV) to any buyer who (1) is the registered proprietor or lessee of any automobile that was broken past restore on or after September 26, 2024, on account of Hurricane Helene or Hurricane Milton; (2) has proof of a legitimate insurance coverage declare submitted to their insurer that signifies whole automobile loss and the reason for loss on account of Hurricane Helene or Hurricane Milton; and (3) has proof of residency (legitimate government-issued ID) within the states of FL, GA, NC, SC and TN. Provide solely legitimate on new Kia autos bought or leased between October 4, 2024, to January 2, 2025. Provide could also be mixed with money incentives from Kia America, Inc., and finance or lease gives from Kia Finance America (KFA). Not all incentive applications are appropriate. See your taking part Kia vendor within the states of FL, GA, NC, SC and TN for particulars. Should take supply from retailer inventory by January 2, 2025.