Kia Motors America Announces April 2007 Sales
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IRVINE, Calif., May 1, 2007 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced April sales of 26,007 units and year-to-date sales of 99,610 units, a 7.5-percent increase over the same period last year. Sales for the month were led by the Kia Spectra boasting its best month of 2007 at 7,203 units.
The Optima midsize sedan also had its best month of the year in April with 4,538 units, a 20.3-percent increase over the same month last year, while the Rio compact sedan followed suit with its best month of 2007 selling 3,279 units.
"The entire Kia brand is continually lifted by our award-winning pillar models, Spectra and Sportage, as evidenced this month by outstanding Spectra volume," said Len Hunt, executive vice president and COO of KMA. "The full vehicle line has received accolades that denote its confidence and integrity with consumers, and it is now on the verge of pushing through to the next level that will instill pride and passion among buyers."
Kia Motors America -- the sales, marketing and distribution arm of Kia Motors Corp. in Seoul, South Korea -- offers a complete line of vehicles through more than 630 dealers throughout the United States. For more information, including photography, visit www.kiamedia.com.
MONTH OF APRIL YEAR-TO-DATE Model 2007 2006 2007 2006 Rio 3,279 1,898 9,588 9,726 Spectra 7,203 8,560 21,696 20,067 Optima 4,538 3,771 13,963 10,511 Amanti 528 558 3,266 2,312 Sportage 3,695 2,868 15,410 12,503 Sorento 2,883 5,674 12,962 15,932 Sedona 2,698 4,479 18,622 21,590 Rondo 1,183 N/A 4,103 N/A Total 26,007 27,807 99,610 92,641