Earlier this month, South Korean automaker Kia Motors announced its sales (wholesale sales) performance in June and the first half of this year.
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According to data released by Kia Motors, in June 2025, the company’s global sales were 269,652 units, a slight increase of 0.2% from the same period last year. The company said the increase in sales was mainly due to the launch of new models, such as the EV3 pure electric SUV, EV4 pure electric sedan and Tasman pickup truck, while products such as the Sportage and Seltos SUV also maintained strong demand.
Among them, the Sportage SUV sold 47,492 units worldwide, followed by the Seltos SUV with 27,665 units and the Sorento SUV with 19,758 units.
In terms of market, in markets other than South Korea, Kia Motors in JuneCar sales(excluding special-purpose vehicles) decreased 0.8% to 222,997 units compared to the same period in 2024. Among them, the Sportage SUV led the brand’s sales momentum, with 41,129 units sold; Seltos SUVs sold 22,565 units; The total sales of the K4 and K3 (known as Forte in some markets) were 18,342 units.
Last month, Kia sold 46,003 units in the Korean market, up 4.5% from the same period last year. Among them, the sales of the Sorento SUV in the Korean market occupy the leading position among the company’s passenger car models, with monthly sales of 7,923 units in June; The Carnival MPV is next with 6,714 units sold, while the Sportage SUV is sold with 6,363 units.
In the first half of the year, Kia’s global sales hit a record high. From January to June this year, the company sold a total of 1,587,161 vehicles worldwide, an increase of 2% compared to the first half of 2024. Among them, the Sportage SUV topped the company’s global sales with 283,512 units; Seltos SUV sales were 151,049 units; Sorento SUV sales were 137,461 units.
Kia Motors said in a press release that it plans to maintain its sales momentum by launching new models such as the PV5 and EV5. The company will drive growth through customer-centric strategies and strategic investments and strengthen its leadership in global electrification.