Kia Announces Best Monthly Sales in Company History
Spectra and Sorento Hit Record Sales
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 3 -- Kia today announced its best sales month ever in the company's history with 24,758 units sold during August. Sales for August were up 5.1 percent versus the same period last year putting Kia in position to achieve its 10th consecutive annual sales record by the end of the year.
The popular Spectra compact sedan enjoyed its best sales month ever with 8,523 units sold while the hot-selling Sorento midsize SUV celebrated its second best month of sales with 4,149 units.
"This is a great day in Kia history as we celebrate our best sales month ever and look forward to finishing our strongest year yet," said Peter M. Butterfield, Kia's president and chief executive officer. "Educated shoppers are recognizing the exceptional value that Kia vehicles provide and are embracing the brand as a smart buy."
Kia Motors America is the U.S. sales, marketing and service arm of Kia Motors Corp. in Seoul, South Korea.
MONTH OF AUGUST YEAR-TO-DATE Model 2003 2002 2003 2002 Optima 3,089 1,390 22,071 21,221 Rio 3,677 7,177 26,154 35,404 Sedona 5,251 4,826 36,768 28,886 Spectra 8,523 5,845 50,043 54,898 Sportage 69 4,326 5,477 27,431 Sorento 4,149 n/a 27,760 n/a Total 24,758 23,564 168,273 167,840