KIA AMERICA OPENS 2023 WITH BEST-EVER JANUARY SALES

• Fast-growing Kia posts record sixth consecutive month
• Sales increased by 22.3 percent compared to the same period last year
• Four of Kia’s SUVs and utility vehicles achieved their best performance in January

IRVINE, CA., February 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Following the best retail sales in the company’s history last year, Kia America 2023 began with a record performance in January – 51,983 units, which is 22.3 percent more than a year ago. January marked Kia’s sixth consecutive monthly sales record with four Kia SUVs and utility models — the Niro, Sportage, Telluride and Carnival — as well as the Forte compact sedan all in January. Sales of electrified Kia models increased by 128 percent compared to the same period last year.

“On the back of our best annual retail sales performance, Kia has accelerated into the New Year with our consecutive month of record sales thanks to the popularity of our SUVs and electrified models,” he said. Eric WatsonVice President, Sales Operations, Kia America. “It’s poised to be another exciting year for the Kia brand with Telluride production ramping up, with the new 2024 Seltos coming soon.¹ and full production Sportage, EV6 and Niro.”

In addition to sales, several important industry awards were presented in January to various models in Kia’s world-class lineup, including:

• The 2023 Kia EV6 has been named the North American Car of the Year™ (NACTOY) by a jury. This is the second time in four years that the NACTOY jury has named a Kia vehicle as their top choice in the category (Telluride, 2020) and the first win for a Kia electric vehicle.
• Car Connection, a subsidiary of Internet Brands Automotive, has named two Kia vehicles as part of its Best Cars to Buy 2023 awards. The 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid SUV was named the best economy car to buy in 2023, and the 2023 Kia Telluride was named the best family car to buy in 2023.
• The 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid SUV was recognized as a 2023 Edmunds Top Rated SUV, marking the first Sportage Hybrid in its first year of production.
• Three Kia models have been honored in the annual 2023 Best Cars for the Money awards, including the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid (Best SUV Hybrid for the Money), the 2023 Kia K5 (Best Midsize Car for the Money), and the 2023 Kia Rio (Best Subcompact for the Money).

Kia America – about Us

Headquarters in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to carry out quality automotive research and is recognized as one of the top 100 global brands. Kia serves as the NBA’s “Official Automotive Partner” and offers a variety of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles sold through a network of more than 750 dealers in the U.S., including several sedans and SUVs that are proudly featured in Collected in America*.

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* K5, Sportage, Sorento and Telluride (except HEV and PHEV models) in United States originating from parts of the US and the world.

¹ It is expected to be in dealers in the first half of 2023.

SOURCE Kia America