STRONG DEMAND FOR ELECTRIC MODELS AND SUVS MAKES KIA US BEST OCTOBER SALES According to Investing.com

• Kia broke its previous October sales record “set in 2023” by 16 percent
• Total total October is the best for electric vehicles and SUVs Kia ” up 30- and 19 percent, respectively

IRVINE, Dist., November 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Kia America achieved the best October sales ever, with 68,908 units sold, and the best October dealer sales ever. The record was driven by impressive growth and outstanding performances in the electric vehicle and SUV lineup.

Kia’s electric vehicle (EV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and hybrid (HEV) sales rose 70 percent, 65 percent, and 49 percent, respectively, compared to last year, helping the brand achieve the top spot. – once sales for the electrified model in October. In addition, SUV sales reached a record high for the month, accounting for 73-percent of total sales, reflecting the active popularity of Kia’s SUV lineup.

Three Kia nameplates ” Sportage, Carnival (NYSE :), EV6 ” set new October sales records while four other Kia models ” Sorento (+23-percent); Telluride (+14-percent); K5 (+12-percent) and Soul (+ 10-percent)” generated significant sales compared to the same period last year.

“Some of Kia’s electric models and SUVs realized a double-digit increase in sales, pushing Kia to the best October sales performance in the company’s history,” he said. Eric Watsonvice president, sales operations, Kia America. “Kia continues to appeal to consumers as it offers a wide range of 10 utility models with a choice of electric, plug-in hybrid, hybrid and ICE powertrains. As the new and first K4 compact sedan. The Carnival Hybrid MPV has generated significant foot traffic in Kia showrooms nationwide, we expect continued positive growth.

In addition to monthly sales performance, Kia America announced several initiatives, including:

• Kia America announced an immediate relief program to aid recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton in the southeastern USwhich includes total monetary donations from $400,000. In addition, Kia implemented a customer assistance program for Kia customers Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina who had to replace a vehicle damaged beyond repair due to the hurricane. Customers with insurance claims for vehicle loss due to storms will be eligible $500 in support for the purchase or lease of a new Kia vehicle made between October 4, 2024 by January 2, 2025.¹
• Kia America announced the third year of its “Accelerate the Good” program Dealer Match cars that generated more than $4.5 million for national non-profits in 2023, 20 percent more than the program raised last year. Kia and its nationwide network of dealers choose the right charity ACEincluding organizations that help treat and defeat childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases; help end childhood hunger; providing shelter for homeless youth; providing natural disaster relief to the recovering community; provide support for military families; helping shelter animals find forever homes and assisting with environmental cleanup projects nationwide.
• Modified Kia Telluride X-Pro takes part in Rally Rebelle 2024, marking third year of competition for Kia America the most decorated vehicle. After taking the podium every year in the X-Cross class, the Telluride X-Pro is back with better modifications and a new drive to redeem it. Professional rally driver, Verena Mayonce again took the wheel for the fourth year in a row and was joined by the navigator Kendra Millerbuild a strong team.

Kia America ” about us

Head office at Irvine, California, Kia America continue to survey the top automotive quality. Kia is recognized as one of the TIME World’s The Most Sustainable Company in 2024. Kia becomes the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and WNBA and offers a wide range of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles sold through a network of more than 775 dealers in ACEincluding some cars and SUVs proudly assembled in America.

Certain 2025 EV9 three-row all-electric SUVs, Sportage (excluding HEV/PHEV), Sorento (excluding HEV/PHEV), and Telluride are assembled in United States of America of ACE and a global resource section.

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