Kia Motors America Announces October 2006 Sales

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2006 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) continues on pace toward another annual sales record with year-to-date unit sales of 242,095, up 2.2-percent. While October sales totaled 20,097 units, down 2.6- percent from the same period last year, the all-new Sedona had its best month of the year with 6,241 units sold.

"Our next-generation products and phenomenal vehicle safety ratings, such as the Optima's five-star NHTSA rating, continue to grab consumers' attention," said Len Hunt, executive vice president and COO of KMA. "By building upon and staying true to our core promises of value, safety and warranty, Kia is charging straight ahead toward another successful sales year in the U.S."

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 OCTOBER        YEAR-TO-DATE
  Model                  2006        2005       2006        2005

  Rio                   1,414       2,414     22,182      25,906
  Spectra               3,223       3,279     59,133      50,525
  Optima                2,856       2,660     31,210      36,100
  Amanti                  735       1,487      8,708      14,919
  Sportage              2,674       2,814     29,045      23,614
  Sorento               2,951       5,293     44,092      40,711
  Sedona                6,241       2,684     47,722      45,218
  Rondo                     3         N/A          3         N/A

  Total                20,097      20,631    242,095     236,993