Kia's global sales dip 4.9% in May, Sportage SUV remains on top 

  • Kia Sportage and Seltos SUV continue to lead the momentum as about 33,407 and 17,950 units were sold respectively.
File photo used for representational purpose.
File photo used for representational purpose.

Kia announced its global sales figures for the month of May recently. Kia said it sold 2,34,554 units which is a 4.9 per cent decrease compared to the preceding year. In the SUV lineup, Kia informed that Kia Sportage became the highest-selling model around the world. The model also recorded the highest sales number in April. Kia also shared of the markets outside of Korea, Asia-pacific, India, the Middle East and Africa, and the South and Central America regions reflected strong sales results.

Outside Korea, Kia sold 1,88,891 units which also registered a fall of 5 per cent year-on-year. Kia Sportage and Seltos SUV continue to lead the automaker's momentum as about 33,407 and 17,950 units were sold respectively. Kia said despite the current supply challenges, the company will be flexible and adjust its production in line with inventory status so as to minimise production disruption.

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First Published Date: 05 Jun 2022, 17:25 PM IST
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