Kia Motors America Announces February Sales

IRVINE, Calif., March 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America today announced February sales of 43,406 vehicles, up 6.7-percent over the same period last year. The month also saw the first retail deliveries of the all-new 2020 Telluride SUV which was designed in California and is assembled in West Point, Georgia1.

"Kia continued to gain valuable sales momentum in February as consumers took delivery of the first Telluride models to hit showrooms," said Bill Peffer, vice president, sales operations, Kia Motors America. "With the all-new Soul expected to join Telluride in dealerships over the next few weeks, we have a tremendous one-two new product punch which will continue driving traffic to Kia dealerships through the first quarter."

About Kia Motors America

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America continues to top quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands and 50 Best Global Green Brands by Interbrand.  Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.*

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1Arriving Spring, 2019 with limited availability. Telluride is assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

* The Sorento and Optima GDI (S, EX, SX and certain LX Trims only) are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.