USA - OCTOBER SALES - Kia

Soul EV Retail Deliveries Begin in California; Year-to-Date Sales Up 7.4 Percent

Following the best third quarter performance in company history, Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced record October sales of 44,694 units, led by high demand for the U.S.-built* Optima midsize sedan and the iconic Soul with 11,840 and 10,685 vehicles sold, respectively.

“Declining gas prices are bringing a steady supply of customers into the market, and our new products have played a role in the steady growth Kia has experienced this year,” said Michael Sprague, executive vice president of sales and marketing, KMA.

“Kia has one of the youngest and best-looking lineups in the business, including the all-new Sedona multi-purpose vehicle, which is now arriving in dealerships and challenges the segment with its CUV-inspired design, full array of advanced technology and first-class airliner amenities.”

	MONTH OF OCTOBER		YEAR-TO-DATE
Model	2014	2013	2014	2013
Rio	2,534	2,874	31,921	36,112
Forte	5,190	4,706	58,983	57,421
Optima	11,840	11,492	134,486	135,548
Cadenza	608	1,111	8,237	6,869
K900	62	--	1,168	--
Sportage	3,743	2,513	36,386	25,745
Sorento	7,656	8,142	84,234	89,522
Sedona	2,376	676	8,032	6,056
Soul	10,685	8,240	126,264	98,864
Total	44,694	39,754	489,711	456,137

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

^** 2015 K900 V8 available in select trims and in select markets with limited availability.