The company announced on June 1 that it sold a total of 277,715 vehicles globally in May, including 44,713 units in South Korea, 232,781 units overseas, and 221 special vehicles. This represents a 2.7% increase compared to the same period last year. While domestic sales fell by 0.6%, overseas sales rose by 3.4%, driving overall performance.
The best-selling vehicle globally in May was the Sportage, with 52,293 units sold. The Seltos and K4 also showed solid performance, selling 29,208 and 21,488 units, respectively.
In the domestic market, the Sorento topped sales with 7,836 units sold, followed by the Sportage (4,760 units), Carnival (4,543 units), and Seltos (3,169 units).
Passenger cars sold included 3,419 units of the Ray, 2,237 units of the K5, and 2,234 units of the Morning, totaling 10,979 units. Recreational vehicles (RVs), including the Sorento, Sportage, and Carnival, accounted for 28,683 units sold. Commercial vehicles totaled 5,051 units, with 2,644 units of the Bongo III and 2,303 units of the PV5.
In the overseas market, the Sportage was the top seller with 47,533 units sold. The Seltos and K4 also exceeded 20,000 units each.
A Kia representative stated, "In the U.S., our sales strategy for hybrid SUVs and in Europe, our focus on popular electric vehicle lineups, have proven effective. We will continue to maintain sales momentum through region-specific strategies."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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