Kia America continues on the path to the brand’s fourth consecutive annual sales record, posting both best-ever September and best-ever any-quarter sales totals in company history. Kia’s new September sales records for overall – 77,009 units – and retail – 70,429 units – represent 18 and 19% increases respectively over the previous September highs and pushed Kia’s third quarter total sales to 236,659 units, an increase of 8% over the previous third quarter sales record. Retail sales of 221,664 units also reached a new high, representing a 9% gain over the previous third-quarter retail sales record. In addition, hybrid and total electrified models continued their strong growth in September, rising 152% and 60% year-over-year, respectively, which also contributed to Kia’s record September and quarterly sales performance.
Eight key Kia models achieved double-digit year-over-year sales growth, including Seltos (+66%); Niro (+47%); K4 (+43%); Telluride (+42%); Sorento (+37%); Carnival (+21%); K5 (+15%); and Sportage (+10%); helping drive Kia’s record September and quarterly sales performances.
Hybrid models, led by the all-new Telluride HEV, which has been well received by customers since launching earlier this year, as well as the popular Sorento HEV (+112%); Sportage HEV (+53%); and Carnival HEV (+47%) models also posted strong year-over-year gains, further contributing to Kia’s record-breaking sales results.
“With record-breaking September and best-ever quarterly sales, Kia continues to demonstrate the strength of its brand, product portfolio and retail network,” said Eric Watson, vice president, sales operations, Kia America. “These monumental sales achievements can be attributed to Kia’s wide range of models and powertrains, which offer vehicles for every driver at every stage of life. From the flagship Telluride SUV to the all-new second generation 2027 Seltos to the recently launched all-electric EV3 and our popular Carnival MPV and the K4 and K5 sedans, the momentum generated through the first three quarters of 2026 makes Kia the brand to watch as we set our sights even higher in 2027.
