The SUV line-up led global sales during July, with the Sportage being the highest-selling model. The Sportage recorded global sales of 39,886 units in July, followed by the brand's Seltos and Sorento SUV models.
Continuing strong EV sales in the second quarter of 2022, Kia sold 8,171 units of the EV6 globally in July, further accelerating the company's EV transition. In the second quarter, retail sales of Kia's BEV models accounted for 44,000 units, a 98 percent increase year-on-year.
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In response to the market's current challenges, Kia will continue to flexibly adjust its production in line with inventory status and to minimize production disruption.
Building on competitive new models such as the all-electric EV6 - named the 2022 European Car of the Year in February - Kia will create positive sales momentum and enhance profitability, while continuing to rapidly transition to a sustainable mobility solutions provider.
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