Kia Motors Reports Strong Global Sales Growth in August 2023
In August 2023, Kia Motors achieved impressive sales figures, with a total of 255,481 units sold worldwide, marking a 5.2% increase compared to the same period last year. This includes 42,225 units sold in Korea, 212,882 units sold overseas, and 374 special units.
Domestic sales experienced a 2.4% growth, while overseas sales saw an even more significant increase of 5.8%. Contributing to these strong results were the popular models in Kia’s lineup. The Sportage emerged as the best-selling vehicle in the global market, with 41,376 units sold. It was followed closely by the Seltos with 31,647 units and the Sorento with 21,498 units.
In the Korean market, Kia sold a total of 42,225 units, representing a 2.4% increase from the same month last year. The Sorento proved to be the most popular model, with 7,176 units sold. Sedans also performed well, with a total of 13,852 units sold. This includes 4,402 units of the Rays, 2,910 units of the Mornings, 2,613 units of the K5, and 2,457 units of the K8.
RVs, or recreational vehicles, were also in high demand, with a total of 24,379 units sold. Among these, the Sorento led the pack with 5,210 units, followed by the Sportage with 4,937 units, the Carnival with 3,512 units, the Seltos with 1,809 units, and the Niro with 1,809 units.
Kia’s overseas sales recorded a significant growth of 5.8%, reaching a total of 212,882 units. The Sportage was the top-performing model, selling 36,166 units in international markets. It was followed by the Seltos with 28,135 units and the K3 (Forte) with 17,702 units.
In addition to its impressive sales performance, Kia also announced its plans to maintain its momentum in the market. The upcoming launches of the Sorento Marketability Enhancement Model, K5 Marketability Enhancement Model, Carnival Marketing Enhancement Model, and active EV marketing initiatives are expected to further strengthen the brand’s position.
Kia’s consistent growth in sales proves its dedication to providing customers with high-quality vehicles that meet their diverse needs. With its strong lineup and strategic initiatives, Kia is well-positioned for continued success in the global automotive market.
[오토트리뷴=전우주 기자] Kia Motors announced that it sold 255,481 units in the global market in August 2023, an increase of 5.2% from the same period last year, including 42,225 units in Korea, 212,882 units overseas, and 374 units special.
▲ Sportage (photo = kia)
Compared to the same period last year, domestic sales increased by 2.4% and overseas sales increased by 5.8%.
As for performance by vehicle type, Sportage sold the most in the global market with 41,376 units, followed by Seltos with 31,647 units and Sorento with 21,498 units.
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Domestic Sales
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Kia sold 42,225 units in Korea in August 2023, up 2.4% from the same month last year. The best selling vehicle last month was the Sorento, with 7176 units sold.
▲ kia k5 hybrid (photo = kia)
A total of 13,852 sedans were sold, including 4402 Rays, 2910 Mornings, 2613 K5s, and 2457 K8s.
A total of 24,379 RVs were sold, including Sorento, 5210 Sportage, 4937 Carnival, 3512 Seltos, and 1809 Niro.
For commercial use, a total of 3994 units were sold including buses including Bongo ⅲ which sold 3892 units.
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Foreign Sales
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Kia’s overseas sales in August 2023 recorded 212,882 units, up 5.8% from the same month last year.
▲ 2024 seltos (photo = kia)
In terms of overseas performance by vehicle type, Sportage sold 36,166 units, becoming the best selling model overseas, followed by Seltos with 28,135 units and K3 (Forte) with 17,702 units.
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Special Sale
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A total of 374 special vehicles were sold, including 109 in Korea and 265 overseas.
▲Kia Sorento (Photo = Kia)
Starting with the launch of the Sorento Marketability Enhancement Model, Kia announced that it will continue sales momentum with the launch of the K5 Marketability Enhancement Model, Carnival Marketing Enhancement Model, and active EV marketing.
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