Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced its best June ever with record sales of 28,292 units, an increase of 7.6 percent over the same period last year, and year-to-date sales of 157,619 units, an increase of 2.1 percent over the same period last year.  For the just completed quarter, the company reported sales of 89,405 units.    
 
Kia’s June record sales were led by Spectra and Optima, with 7,131 and 6,865 units sold respectively.  Small car Rio and family vacation favorite Sedona also had strong sales with 3,337 units and 3,719 units respectively, both increases over the same period last year. 

 “As the economy continues to fluctuate, consumers are turning to vehicles that are known for value and quality,” said Byung Mo Ahn, group president and CEO of KMA and Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG).  “Thanks to a strong marketing plan and the hard work of the Kia dealer network, Kia continues to have success during this difficult economic time.”    

Kia Motors America (KMA) is the sales, marketing and distribution arm of Kia Motors Corporation based in Seoul, South Korea.  KMA offers a complete line of vehicles through more than 640 dealers throughout the United States.  For 2007, KMA recorded its 14th consecutive year of record U.S. sales.  Kia Motors subscribes to a philosophy of building high value, high quality, safe and dynamic vehicles.  Kia Motors prides itself on producing vehicles that are exciting and enabling and evoke the Kia tagline “The Power to Surprise.”  

	MONTH OF JUNE		YEAR-TO-DATE
Model	2008	2007	2008	2007
Rio	3,337	3,173	20,961	16,240
Spectra	7,131	6,946	42,957	37,154
Optima	6,865	3,106	28,808	20,781
Amanti	1,117	326	2,090	4,340
Sportage	2,001	4,069	19,252	24,157
Sorento	1,950	2,466	11,257	18,539
Sedona	3,719	2,063	16,320	23,185
Rondo	2,172	4,139	15,974	9,996
Total	28,292	26,288	157,619	154,392