Kia Reports Nearly 10% Global Sales Increase in June, Driven by SUVs
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- Kia Corp. announced a 9.5% increase in global sales for June, reaching 295,720 vehicles, primarily due to strong SUV demand.
- The South Korean automaker also achieved record first-half sales of 1.63 million units worldwide.
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Kia Corp. reported a significant increase in global sales for June and achieved its highest-ever first-half sales, driven by strong demand for its SUV models.
SEOUL, July 1 (Yonhap) -- Kia Corp. said Wednesday its global sales increased nearly 10 percent in June from a year earlier, driven by strong demand for its sport utility vehicles (SUVs).
The South Korean automaker sold 295,720 vehicles worldwide last month, up 9.5 percent from a year earlier.
The Sportage SUV remained the company's best-selling model, with 54,058 units sold, followed by the Seltos SUV with 35,007 units and the K4 compact sedan with 22,373 units.
Overseas sales rose 7.6 percent on-year to 240,259 units in June, while domestic sales jumped 18.6 percent to 54,508 units.
For the first half of the year, Kia sold a record 1.63 million vehicles globally, marking its highest-ever first-half sales.
