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

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

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

Gross sales of Kia’s all-electric (EV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and hybrid (HEV) automobiles elevated by 70-percent, 65-percent, and 49-percent respectively in comparison with final yr, 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 complete gross sales, illustrating the continued 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 positive factors as in comparison with the identical interval final yr.

“Numerous 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,” stated 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 site visitors in Kia showrooms nationwide, we count on the optimistic 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 attributable to 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 prospects in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina who want to exchange a car broken past restore due to the hurricanes. Clients with an insurance coverage declare for lack of a car due to the storms shall be eligible to obtain $500 in assist for the acquisition or lease of choose new Kia automobiles made between October 4, 2024 by way of January 2, 2025._[i]  
• Kia America introduced the third yr of the automaker’s “Speed up the Good” Vendor Match program which raised greater than $4.5 million for non-profits nationwide in 2023, 20 p.c greater than this system raised final yr. 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 reduction for recovering communities; supply assist for army households; assist shelter animals discover eternally properties and help with environmental cleanup initiatives nationwide.
• A modified Kia Telluride X-Professional participated within the 2024 Rebelle Rally, marking the third yr of competitors for Kia America’s most adorned car. 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 yr in a row and was joined by navigator Kendra Miller, constructing a formidable staff.

_[i] $500 Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton Car Substitute Assist supply accessible on the acquisition or lease of a brand new Kia car (excluding 2024 K5, 2024 Sorento Hybrid, and 2024 Sorento PHEV) to any buyer who (1) is the registered proprietor or lessee of any car 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 complete car 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. Supply solely legitimate on new Kia automobiles bought or leased between October 4, 2024, to January 2, 2025. Supply could also be mixed with money incentives from Kia America, Inc., and finance or lease affords from Kia Finance America (KFA). Not all incentive applications are suitable. See your collaborating Kia vendor within the states of FL, GA, NC, SC and TN for particulars. Should take supply from retailer inventory by January 2, 2025.