USA SALES JANUARY - Kia sets an all time record sales number for the start of the year.

• Double Digit Gains for Soul, Sportage and Sedona Despite Severe Winter Weather

After setting an all-time annual sales record in 2015, Kia Motors America (KMA) recorded best-ever January sales of 38,305 vehicles. Kia’s ninth consecutive monthly sales record was driven by sharp increases over the same period last year for the Soul urban passenger vehicle, Sportage CUV and Sedona minivan.

“Despite fewer selling days and record snowfall up and down the East Coast, our dealers worked diligently with customers who continue to discover the world-class products and ownership experience that encompasses the ‘New Kia,’” said Michael Sprague, chief operating officer and EVP, KMA.        

	MONTH OF JANUARY		YEAR-TO-DATE
Model	2016	2015	2016	2015
Rio	1,430	1,572	1,430	1,572
Forte	5,329	6,422	5,329	6,422
Optima	8,413	9,394	8,413	9,394
Cadenza	374	383	374	383
K900	68	119	68	119
Sportage	4,803	3,054	4,803	3,054
Sorento	6,695	7,543	6,695	7,543
Sedona	2,002	1,670	2,002	1,670
Soul	9,191	8,142	9,191	8,142
Total	38,305	38,299	38,305	38,299