Oct 1, 2019   SOURCE: PR NewsWire

Kia Motors America Announces September Sales

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America today announced September sales of 44,619 units, led by the Sorento, Sportage and Optima models. Kia sales are up 2.6-percent compared to the first nine months of 2018 as demand for Telluride - with 5,049 units sold in September - continues to outpace model supply.

"Kia outperformed the industry through the first three quarters of 2019 thanks to the continuing popularity of Telluride and the strong September performances of the Sorento, Sportage and Optima models," said Bill Peffer, vice president, sales operations, Kia Motors America. "With Kia's steady stream of new and refreshed models launching over the coming months, we're confident the positive momentum and increased brand consideration will continue through the fourth quarter and into the new year."

About Kia Motors America

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America has been the highest ranked mass market brand in initial quality for five consecutive years according to J.D. Power(1), and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands and 50 Best Global Green Brands by Interbrand. Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.*

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*The Telluride, Sorento and Optima (excluding Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid) are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

                                      MONTH OF SEPTEMBER    YEAR-TO-DATE




       
             Model   2019   2018     2019         2018

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       Rio              1,722  2,009   19,186       17,291

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       Forte            6,280  6,470   73,285       74,888

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       Optima           7,206 10,976   75,666       79,845

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       Cadenza             92    201    1,056        3,951

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       Stinger            981  1,375   10,416       12,999

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       K900                32     30      311          260

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       Soul             5,985 10,540   77,627       77,888

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       Niro             1,733  2,889   17,962       22,100

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       Sportage         6,863  7,008   65,104       62,272

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       Sorento          7,766  8,955   72,200       85,692

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       Telluride        5,049    N/A  39,209          N/A

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       Sedona             910  1,050    11576       14,856

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             Total 44,619 51,503  463,598      452,042

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(1) Kia received the lowest rate of reported problems among mass market brands in the J.D. Power 2015-19 U.S. Initial Quality Studies of new vehicle owners' experiences with their own vehicle after 90 days of ownership. Visit jdpower.com/awards for more details.

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