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Kia Canada Follows April Sales Record with Impressive May Sales Record

Kia Canada Follows April Sales Record with Impressive May Sales Record

Globe and Mail05-06-2025
TORONTO , June 5, 2025 /CNW/ - Coming off its best-ever monthly sales record in April, Kia Canada is announcing its second best-ever sales month with an incredible 9,845 units sold in May. The May sales record is a +19.9% increase YoY.
May represents the most monthly sales in Kia Canada history for Sportage, with 2,651 units sold. The 2026 Sportage received an extensive list of enhancements in design, innovation, technology and convenience and is available in three different powertrains including ICE, HEV and PHEV, providing consumers with different options to fit their driving needs. The refreshed Sportage is available in dealerships across the country, with HEV and PHEV models landing later this year.
"Achieving back-to-back record sales months is extremely exciting for the brand" says Elias El-Achhab, VP and COO of Kia Canada . "The record setting sales numbers for Sportage continue to demonstrate consumer demand and market competitiveness for our number one selling SUV – the Kia Sportage.
We look forward to a continuing trend of positive sales results in the second half of the year."
Leading the way in May sales is Sportage with 2,651 units sold, followed by Seltos with 1,688 units sold, and the Sorento rounding out the top three with 1,590 units sold.
To stay up to date on Kia's latest products and services, visit www.kia.ca.
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