Kia US Sales July 2019

IRVINE, Calif., August 1, 2019 – Kia Motors America today announced July sales of 53,405 vehicles, led by the Forte with 9,172 units sold, representing a 22-percent increase in sales of the model as compared to July 2018. The Rio and Sportage models also saw double-digit sales gains over the same period last year with 23- and 22-percent increases, respectively. In addition, the popular Telluride SUV maintains its status as one of the fastest-selling models on the market with demand continuing to far exceed supply.

“Kia continues to outperform the industry as we capitalize on the groundswell of momentum generated during the first half of the year,” said Bill Peffer, vice president, sales operations, Kia Motors America. “As we enter the final weeks of the critical summer sales period, we are confident that interest in the Kia brand, and our entire award-winning line up, will remain high.”

About Kia Motors America

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America continues to top quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands and 50 Best Global Green Brands by Interbrand. Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.*

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*The Telluride, Sorento and Optima (excluding Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid) are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

	MONTH OF JULY		YEAR-TO-DATE
Model	2019	2018	2019	2018
Rio	2,266	1,844	14,712	12,915
Forte	9,172	7,546	57,585	61,946
Optima	8,732	10,919	59,201	57,795
Cadenza	75	200	838	3,501
Stinger	1,092	1,506	8,013	10,144
K900	31	28	240	203
Soul	7,358	8,203	62,941	58,235
Niro	1,935	2,310	13,877	16,513
Sportage	8,573	7,007	48,648	48,726
Sorento	8,256	11,982	55,274	64,742
Telluride	4,559	N/A	27,786	N/A
Sedona	1,356	1,567	9,134	11,955
Total	53,405	53,112	358,249	346,675