Kia Sets Its Sixth Straight Monthly Sales Record

Kia America has now posted record sales for six consecutive months. In October, the brand sold 80,008 vehicles, a 16 percent increase over the previous October record. Retail sales through Kia’s nationwide dealer network reached 68,926 units, the best October retail performance in company history and a 20 percent jump over the prior high!

Electrified vehicle sales rose 112 percent year-over-year, and hybrid sales climbed 114 percent. Both set new category records.

Eight Kia models posted significant year-over-year growth in October:

EV9: up 111 percent
Telluride: up 63 percent
EV6: up 58 percent
Seltos: up 43 percent
Sorento: up 31 percent
Carnival: up 17 percent
K4: up 14 percent
Sportage: up 12 percent

Of those, the Telluride, Seltos, Carnival, K4, and Sportage each recorded their best-ever October sales. The Telluride, Sportage Hybrid, and Carnival Hybrid also delivered their best monthly totals of any month on record. Hybrid versions of the Sorento (up 122 percent), Carnival (up 88 percent), and Sportage (up 57 percent) posted strong gains as well.

“With six consecutive months of record-breaking sales, Kia is accelerating toward a fourth straight annual sales record, powered by the strength of our world-class model lineup and our nationwide network of retail partners,” said Eric Watson, Vice President of Sales Operations at Kia America. “An expanding hybrid lineup, the arrival of the all-new, all-electric EV3, and the success of the all-new Telluride and Seltos are adding even more momentum to our growth.”

The all-new, all-electric 2027 Kia EV3 has arrived in Kia showrooms nationwide. It is the most attainable model in Kia’s electric lineup, with a starting MSRP of just under $30,000 for the Light FWD. The Wind FWD and Land FWD trims offer up to an EPA-estimated 321 miles of all-electric range. Kia designed the EV3 as an entry EV SUV, delivering efficient electric performance in a smart, approachable, and compact package.

Kia has also announced pricing for the 2027 Sorento with the ICE powertrain. The base LX trim increases by only $200. Changes for 2027 are minimal, as the Sorento carries over several updates from the previous model year. The most notable change is the addition of Black Jade Green and the removal of Jungle Green. The new color has performed well on the redesigned Telluride, so Kia has extended it to the Sorento.

Questions about the Telluride, Seltos, Sportage, the hybrid lineup, or the new EV3? Stop by Mechanicsville Kia and our team will be glad to walk you through the details.

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