- Record monthly sales of Kia’s overall electrified model lineup, up 55% from previous record
- Sales of the Niro model line of electrified crossovers increase by 32% compared to the previous monthly sales record set by the model
“There is an incredibly positive energy around the Kia brand right now as we continue to outpace the industry and gain market share despite current industry challenges,” said Eric WatsonVice President, Sales Operations, Kia America. “Kia has seen phenomenal growth in the SUV and utility vehicle segments over the past few years, and we are now seeing a similar trend in the electric space as we establish a leadership position in sustainable mobility.
In addition to sales, March saw several big announcements from the brand, including:
- The Niro EV wins top honors in the mass market category in JD Power’s 2022 Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study for the second year in a row. The survey is based on responses from more than 8,000 electric vehicle (EV) owners regarding critical factors such as cost of ownership, battery life, service experience, style and driving enjoyment. drive to determine owner satisfaction and likelihood of repurchase.
- 2022 Kia Telluride Named “Best 3-Row SUV for Families” by US News and World Report for the third consecutive year.
- Autotrader including the Carnival MPV among the “Best New Cars for 2022”.
Kia America – about us
Based at Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys and is recognized as one of the top 100 global brands. Kia is the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and offers a range of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electrified vehicles sold through a network of nearly 750 dealerships in the United States, including several cars and SUVs proudly assembled in America. .
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MARCH |
YEAR TO DATE |
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|
Model |
2022 |
2021 |
2022 |
2021 |
|
EV6 |
3,156 |
N / A |
5,281 |
N / A |
|
Rio |
2,829 |
2,894 |
6,507 |
6,818 |
|
Strong |
9,609 |
10,459 |
23,498 |
24,850 |
|
K5/Optima |
5,470 |
8,717 |
17,822 |
20,394 |
|
Cadence |
N / A |
54 |
N / A |
155 |
|
Stinger |
1,026 |
1,007 |
3,107 |
2,444 |
|
K900 |
N / A |
22 |
N / A |
56 |
|
Soul |
5,175 |
6,899 |
14,124 |
17,191 |
|
Niro |
3,964 |
1,753 |
9,226 |
4,311 |
|
Seltos |
4,947 |
6,497 |
11,119 |
16,786 |
|
Sportage |
7,778 |
9,471 |
16,460 |
22,417 |
|
Sorento |
6,238 |
8,692 |
17,923 |
19,724 |
|
Telluride |
7,668 |
8,591 |
22,076 |
21,854 |
|
Carnival/Sedona |
1,664 |
1,467 |
4,051 |
2,550 |
|
Total |
59,524 |
66,523 |
151 194 |
159,550 |
THE SOURCE Kia America