KIA Heads Into August Confident in Summer Sales

The KIA Sportage sold more units than ever in June, citing 65,000+ vehicles sold - a 12% year-over-year increase. The automaker also celebrated the 2022 Kia EV6 named as one of Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX award winners.

by Automotive Fleet Staff

July 28, 2022

KIA Heads Into August Confident in Summer Sales — As crossovers make the leap as one of the most popular fleet models around the world, the KIA Sportage enjoyed a robust sales month.
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Kia America today announced June sales of 65,142 units, an increase of 12-percent month-over-month. The all-new Sportage SUV posted all-time record monthly sales total of 14,153 units. June also marked the third consecutive month that sales of the Sportage SUV exceeded 10,000 units, contributing to record-high SUV ratio of overall sales of 71 percent. In addition, Kia captured its largest share of market ever beating the previous high achieved in July 2021.

“With our wide range of sedans, SUVs and electrified vehicles, Kia has the most well-balanced model line-up in the industry,” said Eric Watson, vice president, sales operations, Kia America. “The ongoing popularity of the EV6 and strong initial sales performance of the all-new Sportage SUV continue to push the brand on its upward trajectory. We are confident that Kia will continue to outpace the industry well into the third quarter and through the rest of the year.”

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