Kia Motors America today announced May sales of 60,062 vehicles, up 4.7-percent year to date. May sales were led by the Soul with 10,713 units. In addition, sales of the all-new Telluride SUV climbed for the third straight month to a new high of 6,273 units.
“Kia’s world-class offerings drew customers at an increasing rate with sales picking up throughout the month and leading to the brand’s best monthly sales performance to date in 2019,” said Bill Peffer, vice president, sales operations, Kia Motors America. “With Telluride leading the charge and our attractive summer sales offers, more and more consumers are considering Kia when purchasing or leasing a new vehicle.”
| MONTH OF MAY | YEAR-TO-DATE | |||
| Model | 2019 | 2018 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Rio | 2,482 | 2,181 | 10,408 | 9,170 |
| Forte | 10,366 | 11,261 | 39,076 | 44,191 |
| Optima | 8,300 | 10,367 | 39,379 | 38,253 |
| Cadenza | 105 | 344 | 633 | 3,033 |
| Stinger | 1,410 | 1,761 | 5,576 | 7,059 |
| K900 | 29 | 22 | 174 | 153 |
| Soul | 10,713 | 9,922 | 46,697 | 40,165 |
| Niro | 2,557 | 2,808 | 9,742 | 11,483 |
| Sportage | 8,011 | 7,901 | 33,286 | 35,013 |
| Sorento | 8,356 | 10,370 | 39,448 | 40,671 |
| Telluride | 6,273 | N/A | 17,238 | N/A |
| Sedona | 1,460 | 2,525 | 6,386 | 7,801 |
| Total | 60,062 | 59,462 | 248,043 | 236,992 |
SOURCE: Kia Motors
