IRVINE, Calif. – Kia America sold 83,793 units in August, marking a 1 percent year-over-year increase and setting a new all-time monthly sales record. August retail sales totaled 77,984 units, setting a new record for the month of August. For the January – August period, cumulative sales reached 590,377 units, while retail sales through Kia dealers totaled 543,085 units; both figures represent a 3 percent year-over-year increase and all-time highs. Sales of hybrid and total electrified models also drove growth during this period, rising 111 percent and 60 percent year-over-year, respectively.
Six of Kia’s key nameplates set new August sales records, including Seltos (+53 percent); Carnival (+13 percent); K4 (+7 percent); Telluride (+4 percent); Sportage (+4 percent) and K5 (+4 percent). Kia’s hybrid models also posted record August performances, led by Sportage Hybrid (+40 percent); Sorento Hybrid (+22 percent); and Carnival Hybrid (+15 percent); and. In addition, sales of Kia’s hybrid lineup increased 99 percent, and the broader electrified lineup increased 36 percent over August 2025, further contributing to the brand’s record-breaking performance.
“The broad appeal of our products and the breadth of our powertrain offerings directly contributed to the high demand for our models and Kia’s record-breaking sales performance,” said Eric Watson, vice president, sales operations, Kia America. “The all-new 2027 Seltos is quickly gaining traction with consumers and Telluride continues to exceed expectations. When the recently launched EV3, an affordable all-electric SUV option for customers entering the EV market, is added to the mix Kia is well positioned to maintain the record-breaking sales momentum through the end of the year and ultimately achieve our fourth consecutive annual sales record.”
