Kia America’s File-Breaking Gross sales Run Continues in April

• Finest-ever April gross sales complete of 74,805 items elevated 14-percent over April 2024 and prolonged Kia’s record-breaking gross sales streak to seven months
• Telluride, Sportage, Carnival, and K4 set new best-ever April gross sales data
• Sales of Kia’s electrified fashions elevated 21-percent over April 2024

Kia America delivered 74,805 complete items in April, up 14-percent over the identical interval final yr, attaining the highest-ever gross sales determine for the month of April. This file has prolonged Kia’s record-breaking gross sales streak to seven months and the retail gross sales at Kia dealerships elevated by 24-percent over April 2024, reinforcing the corporate’s robust development trajectory within the market.

Kia’s widespread Telluride (+21-percent) and Sportage (+18-percent) SUV fashions set new April gross sales data as did the K4 (+5-percent) and the Carnival MPV (+79-percent), bolstered by the profitable launch of its hybrid variant within the second half of final yr. Electrified mannequin gross sales additionally surged with Kia posting a 21-percent improve in comparison with the identical interval final yr.

“Reporting gross sales data for seven consecutive months has bolstered the Kia model much more and we stay devoted to additional strengthening our product lineup and enhancing buyer satisfaction by means of ongoing innovation,” mentioned Eric Watson, vice chairman, gross sales operations, Kia America. “To that finish, Kia has formally commenced manufacturing of EV6 and EV9 at our manufacturing facility in Georgia, the place each fashions qualify for federal tax incentives. And now, Kia’s EV prospects will profit from enhanced charging flexibility and extra comfort than ever earlier than since Kia adopted each CCS and NACS charging requirements, which opens entry to greater than 40,000 charging factors nationwide. Lately, Kia unveiled vital enhancements to our mannequin lineup with the debuts of the EV4, K4 hatchback, and the EV9 Dusk Version on the New York Worldwide Auto Present. Lastly, Kia’s award streak continued with the EV3 named ‘World Automobile of the 12 months.’ This marks the second consecutive yr Kia took house this prestigious award as EV9 was the 2024 ‘World Automobile of the 12 months’ winner.”

Along with the month-to-month gross sales efficiency, Kia America introduced a number of initiatives, together with:

• On the 2025 New York Worldwide Auto Present, Kia America showcased three automobiles – the 2026 K4 Hatchback, which builds on the success of its sedan counterpart and delivers the identical profitable options because the K4 sedan, however with larger cargo flexibility and inside area; the 2026 EV9 Dusk Version which options considerate use of Gloss Black accents, together with new unique 20-inch Gloss Black wheels with darkish Kia emblem; and the 2026 all-electric EV4 sedan, which strengthens Kia’s electrified car portfolio and goals to broaden widespread EV enchantment and adoption by means of a mix of innovation, daring design, expertise, vary and adaptability that meets a various vary of buyer wants. The EV4 is Kia’s first world EV sedan.

• Additionally in New York, the Kia EV3 secured the distinguished title of 2025 World Automobile of the 12 months. This marks the second consecutive World Automobile of the 12 months win for the model following on the heels of the EV9 successful the award in April 2024.

• Kia was named ‘Sustainability Disruptor of the 12 months’ on the 2025 Newsweek Auto Disruptor Awards, in recognition of the model’s three-year partnership with The Ocean Cleanup and its initiatives to take away legacy plastics from the world’s oceans. This prestigious award highlights Kia’s dedication to environmental initiatives and its ongoing assist of The Ocean Cleanup’s essential mission.