• 416,511 units sold in first six months of 2025, up 8 percent year-over-year
• Carnival, Telluride, Sportage, and K4 models achieve best-ever first-half sales

Kia America set an all-time first half volume record of 416,511 vehicles, an 8 percent increase over the same period last year. Retail sales rose 12 percent year-over-year, reaffirming Kia’s strong growth momentum.

Four Kia models posted best-ever first-half sales: Carnival (+57 percent); Telluride (+15 percent); Sportage (+9 percent); and K4 (+7 percent). In addition, the K5 (+170 percent) and Sorento (+9 percent) models also showed impressive growth over the previous year, contributing to the brand’s record-breaking first-half performance.

Sales of hybrid models surged 70 percent year-over-year, continuing the brand’s strong momentum in electrification. In addition, sedan sales increased 29 percent and SUVs grew by 9 percent, reflecting both the wide range and broad popularity of Kia’s extensive model lineup.