Kia Motors America Sets New September Sales Record (2006)

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 3, 2006 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced a new September sales record of 23,877 units, a 2.0-percent increase over the same period last year. Year-to-date sales also improved over last year's record numbers, totaling 221,998 units for Kia, a 2.6-percent increase.

"Kia continues to build momentum with another month of record sales," said Len Hunt, executive vice president and COO of KMA. "With the new auto show season on the way, keep an eye out for more exciting product from Kia."

The Kia Sorento posted a strong September with 5,582 units sold. The Kia Sportage also sold well with 3,178 units.

Kia Motors America -- the sales, marketing and distribution arm of Kia Motors Corp. in Seoul, South Korea -- offers a complete line of vehicles through more than 630 dealers throughout the United States. For more information visit www.kiamedia.com.

                         MONTH OF SEPTEMBER           YEAR-TO-DATE
  Model                   2006         2005         2006         2005

  Rio                    1,770        2,814       20,768       23,492
  Spectra                4,966        6,951       55,910       47,246
  Sportage               3,178        2,754       26,371       20,800
  Optima                 3,296        2,200       28,354       33,440
  Sedona                 4,680        3,419       41,481       42,534
  Sorento                5,582        4,186       41,141       35,418
  Amanti                   405        1,080        7,973       13,432

  Total                 23,877       23,404      221,998      216,362