Kia Has Record October Sales
![]() 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.
“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.”
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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 |