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Kia Sorento Smashes Sales Record In Canada – June 2013 Sales Figures

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Kia Canada’s sales figures for June were virtually identical to the numbers they posted last year.

They sold 7,775 vehicles this year, compared to 7,782 in 2012.

Four different vehicles performed extremely well in June, including an all-time sales record of 1,895 units for the newly refreshed 2014 Sorento.

The Sorento smashed its old record that it set way back in September 2011, with this year’s figures also marking a 58% increase over the same period in 2012.

The all-new 2014 Forte sedan also did well, moving 1,215 units for an increase of 10% over last year.

Rondo, Rio Sales Growth

The Red Dot design award-winning Rondo MPV performed well in only its second month of release.

Kia sold 945 units of the new Rondo, resulting in a staggering 117% increase over last year.

The Rio subcompact family, Motoring TV’s 2013 ‘Best Small Car’, combined for a total of 1,324 units sold, for a 10% increase over last year.

The Rio line-up continues to lead the way in volume growth, with a total of 8,458 units sold across Canada this year. That represents a 25% increase over the same period last year.

Reasons For Kia Canada Growth

Jack Uczciwek, Director of Sales, Kia Canada Inc., said that the sales performance in Canada has resulted in some serious volume for Kia in June 2013.

He points to the 4 vehicle launches in the first part of the year as playing a role in that growth.

That trend is expected to continue, since Kia has a few more major launches coming in the second half of 2013.

June also saw Kia Canada land at number 37 in Interbrand’s list of the 50 Best Global Green Brands 2013.

This marks the first time that the Korean automaker has landed in the list of companies that display a high level of sustainability and environmental performance.

Interbrand uses a combination of market perception and actual performance to come up with the brands on their list.

This recognition comes on the heels of Kia’s first appearance on the 100 Best Global Brands 2012 rankings, in which they placed 87th.

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Forte, Rio Help Kia Canada To Set Sales Record In 2012

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Kia Canada Inc. set yet another sales record, chalking up 77,800 units sold during 2012, the best in the company’s 13-years in Canada.

The month of December was a particular high point, with Kia achieving its 48th consecutive month of sales growth, moving 3,960 units for the month.

That number was a solid 15.8% increase over the same period in 2011. The total units sold during 2012 were 19.5% more than in the previous sales year.

Maria Soklis, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), Kia Canada Inc, said that the sales figures highlighted an incredibly successful year for the company. She also said that 2013 promises to deliver more of the same, with a number of all-new and redesigned vehicles expected to hit the market in the next 12 months.

Kia Canada hit another landmark in 2012, with four vehicles achieving sales in excess of 10,000 units each: the Forte family compact, Sorento Compact Utility Vehicle (CUV), Rio sub-compact and Optima mid-size sedan.

Sales by Kia model

The Forte family led the way, with the sedan, Koup two-door, and 5-door versions racking up 14,856 units sold, for a 6.2% increase over 2011.

The Sorento CUV, which is built in the United States, amassed over 14,000 units for the year.

The Rio sedan and 5-door models accounted for 13,949 sales, a 103.7% increase, whilst also taking home MotoringTV’s 2012 best new “Small Car Under $21,000” award.

The stylish Kia Optima, which received a trio of awards: MotoringTV’s 2012 “Car of the Year” and “Best New Family Car”, AJAC 2012 “Best Family Car (Under $30,000) and “Best Family Car (Over $30,000) last year, managed 11,992 units sold, a staggering 448.3% increase.

Kia sales in December 2012

For the month of December 2012, where Kia posted 3,960 sales, it was those three models that did the majority of the heavy lifting.

The Sorento CUV saw a 7.2% increase over the previous year, selling 1,022 units. The Rio chimed in with 889 units, a solid 115.8% increase, with the Optima midsize sedan also doing well with 473 units sold, an increase of 23.5% over the same period in 2011.

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