Kia Reports February Sales
4 March 1998
February Another Key Sales Month for KiaIRVINE, Calif., March 3 -- Kia Motors America today announced record retail sales of 6,196 vehicles for the month of February. This figure represents a 145 percent increase in sales from February 1997. February sales mark the continuing trend in Kia sales growth. Last year's sales were up 53 percent from 1996, and January 1998 sales more than doubled January sales from the previous year. Kia now has more than 370 dealerships in 35 states and is expected to be nationwide by the end of the year. MONTH OF FEBRUARY YEAR-TO-DATE 1998 1997 1998 1997 Model Sephia 4,630 1,483 10,274 2,975 Sportage 1,566 1,046 3,119 2,178 Total 6,196 2,529 13,393 5,153 SOURCE Kia Motors America, Inc.