Canadian auto sales recorded their second best January ever this year as the overall sales reached 102,831 units, a 12.8 percent increase over the January 2007, when 91,180 units were sold. While January sales are reaching record high numbers, the overall automobile sales is expected to slow down in 2008.
Following the January’s sales reports, Kia Canada reached the sales of 1808 units, a 20,2-percent increase over the same period of last year. Leading the way for the brand were popular Rondo minivan and Rio compact car.
Rondo proves to be a popular choice among Canadian consumers as it’s sales is steadily increasing month by month. Last month, Kia managed to move 663 Rondos, enough for it to become the best selling Kia model in Canada. Second place was given to Rio, followed by Sportage SUV. Rio saw 428 uits sold, while Sportage sold 284 units.
January 2008 sales:
Rondo – 663
Rio – 428
Sportage – 284
Spectra – 170
Sedona – 111
Sorento – 72
Magentis – 71
Amanti – 9
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February 18th, 2008 at 10:30 pm
Wow! Rondo sales in Canada are through the roof! The only reason for just 9 Amantis is because they are so d*mn expensive!
February 19th, 2008 at 12:02 am
Way to go Kia!! a twenty percent increase ain`t too shabby, although last years January figure may have been low for some reason unknown to me…..
February 19th, 2008 at 4:19 am
Is amanti really that expensive?
February 19th, 2008 at 7:20 am
no its cos they are so d*mn crap.
February 19th, 2008 at 1:37 pm
thats what I thought. amatis price is lower than its competitors. the reason it doesnt sell is coz its outdated
September 1st, 2008 at 3:50 am
Kia Magentis: Real Lemon
I originally own a Sorento…nothing but praises for this vehicle. I decided to buy another Kia (Magentis LX V6) which is constantly at the dealership for repairs. I won’t buy another Kia vehicle again!!
September 1st, 2008 at 8:14 am
Take it to a different dealership. The one you are going to has idiot mechanics!! As for the Amanti, everything but the styling get 5 out of 5 points from me.