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Kia Has Record October Sales


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2014 Kia Optima

IRVINE, CA -- November 3, 2014: 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.

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“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.”

MONTH OF OCTOBER

YEAR-TO-DATE

Model

2014

2013

2014

2013

Rio

2,534

2,874

31,921

36,112

Forte

5,190

4,706

58,983

57,421

Optima

11,840

11,492

134,486

135,548

Cadenza

608

1,111

8,237

6,869

K900

62

--

1,168

--

Sportage

3,743

2,513

36,386

25,745

Sorento

7,656

8,142

84,234

89,522

Sedona

2,376

676

8,032

6,056

Soul

10,685

8,240

126,264

98,864

Total

44,694

39,754

489,711

456,137