KIA AMERICA POSTS RECORD JULY SALES<\/h1>\n
PR Newswire<\/p>\n
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 1, 2026<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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- 75,857 total units is the best July performance in company history, up 7 percent year-over-year<\/b><\/li>\n
- Sales through\u00a0Kia retailers increased 8 percent year-over-year<\/b><\/li>\n
- Sportage, Carnival, Telluride, Seltos and K4 along with the hybrid variants of Sportage, Sorento and Carnival achieved best-ever <\/b>July <\/b>sales<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
IRVINE, Calif.<\/span>, Aug. 1, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ —\u00a0Building on its best-ever first-half sales performance, Kia America posted another record in July with 75,857 units sold, a 7 percent increase over the same period last year. Sales through Kia retailers also set a new July record, up 8 percent year-over-year. With 506,584 units\u00a0sold through July \u2013 a 4 percent increase over the same period last year \u2013 Kia is on track to set its fourth consecutive annual sales record.<\/p>\n
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<\/div>\nSix of Kia’s key models also achieved new July sales record, including \u2013 Sportage hybrid (+ 76 percent); Seltos (+61 percent); Carnival hybrid (+16 percent); Sorento hybrid (+16 percent); Telluride (+13 percent); and K4 (+8 percent). In addition, sales of Kia’s electrified lineup contributed to the brand’s record-breaking July performance with hybrid models increasing 108 percent and the broader electrified lineup increasing 52 percent year-over-year.<\/p>\n
“Kia’s momentum continues to increase as we see widespread interest in a variety of models across our entire lineup, from sedans to SUVs, to hybrids and all-electric powertrains,” said Eric Watson, vice president, sales operations, Kia America. “Our ability to continue setting records despite a tepid industry reflects the strength of our product lineup and sustained consumer demand. \u00a0With the all-new Seltos now in showrooms, continued high consumer interest in the redesigned Telluride, and the launch of the all-new, all-electric and affordable EV3 later this year, Kia is poised to continue setting records throughout the second half.”<\/p>\n
`In addition to the monthly sales performance, Kia America also made additional announcements, including:\u00a0<\/p>\n
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- In mid-July, representatives from national and automotive media outlets were introduced to the all-new 2027\u00a0Kia Seltos in Newport Beach. Seltos has been redesigned for drivers whose days can begin with a commute and end with an adventure. The second-generation Seltos delivers enhanced capability, elevated comfort and intuitive technology in a confident, right-sized SUV package.<\/li>\n
- The 2027 Telluride was also recognized as one of\u00a0Newsweek’s “Best New SUVs” in its 2026 Readers’ ChoiceTM<\/sup>\u00a0Awards. The honor was determined through a four-week public voting period in which Newsweek readers selected the vehicles that stood out for their quality, performance and overall ownership experience.<\/li>\n
- Kia America announced that the company and its nationwide network of retailers raised more than $4.7 million to support nonprofit organizations across the United States in 2025 through the brand’s fifth annual “Accelerate the Good” Dealer Match program. The total includes donations of more than $1.5 million each to\u00a0St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital\u00ae<\/sup><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0No Kid Hungry<\/a>\u00a0while also providing critical funding to organizations focused on children’s health, hunger relief, veterans, disaster response and community well-being.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n - Kia America announced that the company and its nationwide network of retailers raised more than $4.7 million to support nonprofit organizations across the United States in 2025 through the brand’s fifth annual “Accelerate the Good” Dealer Match program. The total includes donations of more than $1.5 million each to\u00a0St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital\u00ae<\/sup><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0No Kid Hungry<\/a>\u00a0while also providing critical funding to organizations focused on children’s health, hunger relief, veterans, disaster response and community well-being.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Sales through\u00a0Kia retailers increased 8 percent year-over-year<\/b><\/li>\n
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