Highlights:
* April global sales at 249,734 units, up 78% y/y
* Sales in
* Sales outside of
* Kia to create sales momentum and profitability through new models, including the EV6 electric vehicle
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Kia's range of SUV models led the company's global sales, with the Sportage and Seltos SUV models selling 27,955 and 26,864 units respectively. The K3 compact sedan sold 22,591 units.
Kia recorded sales of 51,128 units in
Sales outside of
Sales outside of
Despite the tough business environment, sales recovered in global markets such as the
Kia will also continue to focus on implementing its mid- to long-term business strategy 'Plan S', as well as creating sales momentum and profitability through new models, such as the Kia EV6 electric vehicle and brand new K8 sedan.
Apr-21 Apr-20 YoY change Mar-21 MoM change 2021 YTD 2020 YTD YTD change
Korea sales 51,128 50,361 1.5% 51,011 0.2% 181,203 167,100 8.4%
Overseas sales 198,606 89,901 120.9% 201,932 -1.6% 758,521 621,847 22.0%
Global sales 249,734 140,262 78.0% 252,943 -1.3% 939,724 788,947 19.1%
Editor's note
Sales results are based on wholesale.
Monthly sales figures provided in this press release are unaudited and on a preliminary basis.
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