Kia Seltos

Kia Canada sets historic annual sales record before year-end

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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Top sellers in 2023 include Seltos, Sportage and Forte

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  • Top sellers in 2023 include Seltos, Sportage and Forte
    TORONTO, Nov. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kia has just surpassed its all-time sales record of 79,199 units delivered in 2023, beating its previous sales record in Canada before year-end and putting sales up 26.1% over this time last year.
  • The most popular models hold strong as the Kia Seltos with 17,886 units sold to date, followed by Sportage at 14,653 and Forte at 10,356, respectively, marking YTD best-ever as well for all three models.
  • Kia Canada’s EV sales are also hitting a best-ever milestone, with a YTD increase of 193.1% across its electric vehicle lineup with the Niro EV at 3,885 units sold YTD and EV6 at 2,678 units YTD, nearly tripling EV sales in 2022.
  • “The Kia brand has evolved and grown tremendously, and this year has solidified that consumers are taking notice,” says Elias El-Achhab, VP and COO of Kia Canada.

KIA RECOGNIZED ACROSS MULTIPLE CATEGORIES IN 2023 NEWSWEEK AUTOS AWARDS

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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Kia received eight awards across numerous categories, including Best SUV Lineup and Most Innovative Vehicle Brand

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  • Kia received eight awards across numerous categories, including Best SUV Lineup and Most Innovative Vehicle Brand
    IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia America earned eight honors in the 2023 Newsweek Autos Awards.
  • The brand was recognized as the Most Innovative Vehicle Brand and for offering the Best SUV Lineup.
  • This is the third year for the Newsweek Autos Awards, highlighting the industry's best individual vehicle and brand categories.
  • Kia is recognized as one of the TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2023.

2024 KIA SELTOS SX NAMED WINNER IN 2023 AFFORDABLE SUV CHALLENGE BY CARS.COM

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Friday, October 20, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 Kia Seltos SX has been named the winner of the 2023 Affordable SUV Challenge by Cars.com, where it beat five other popular subcompact SUVs priced around $30,000. The Seltos SX stood out among the pack with its zippy performance and received praise for its upscale interior and features that weren't found in the other challengers.

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  • Refreshed 2024 Seltos stays ahead of the pack with substantial refinements to design, performance and technology
    IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 Kia Seltos SX has been named the winner of the 2023 Affordable SUV Challenge by Cars.com, where it beat five other popular subcompact SUVs priced around $30,000.
  • "The small but mighty Seltos is hard to ignore, even in a crowded field of competitors," said Steven Center, COO and EVP, Kia America.
  • "With exceptional performance, impressive interior space and a top-tier cabin, the 2024 Kia Seltos SX Turbo is in a league of its own," said Mike Hanley, Cars.com Sr. Road Test Editor.
  • "Whether you're interested in safety features, cargo space or a well-rounded driving experience, the Seltos gives shoppers looking for a small SUV a lot for their money, and these attributes helped it win the Cars.com 2023 Affordable SUV Challenge."

Kia Canada sets historic year to date sales record

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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The most popular model in the last two years, the Kia Seltos, leads sales results in Q3 with 4,796 units, followed by Sportage at 4,530 and Forte at 2,899 units.

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  • The most popular model in the last two years, the Kia Seltos, leads sales results in Q3 with 4,796 units, followed by Sportage at 4,530 and Forte at 2,899 units.
  • Certified pre-owned sales (CPO) are on a continuous upward trajectory with consecutive best-ever year-over-year sales every single month in 2023.
  • At the end of the Q3, YTD sales total 9,627, which is up 70% over this time last year.
  • March was the first month that CPO sales broke the thousand-unit threshold with 1,118 units sold and have since had 5-consecutive months of sales over 1,000 units.

KIA AMERICA PROVIDES NEW 2023 AND 2024 SELTOS SUV BUYERS WITH THE APP TO ADVENTURE

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With the refreshed 2024 Kia Seltos SUV arriving in showrooms now, Kia America has teamed up with the AllTrails+ app to amplify outdoor adventures.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With the refreshed 2024 Kia Seltos SUV arriving in showrooms now, Kia America has teamed up with the AllTrails+ app to amplify outdoor adventures.
  • Now through December 31, 2023, customers that purchase or lease a new 2023 or 2024 Seltos SUV are eligible to receive a promo code for a six-month trial of the AllTrails+ premium app.
  • "The compact but capable Kia Seltos SUV is for those who take their outdoor activities seriously and with the AllTrails+ app, they are sure to expand their horizons even further – literally and figuratively," said Russell Wager, vice president, marketing, Kia America.
  • Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands.

Pricing announced for the 2024 Kia Seltos now arriving in Canada

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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A best seller for the Kia brand, 2024 Seltos will usher in fresh design enhancements on the exterior and interior

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  • A best seller for the Kia brand, 2024 Seltos will usher in fresh design enhancements on the exterior and interior
    TORONTO, May 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Kia Canada announces pricing for its best-selling model, the 2024 Kia Seltos now arriving in dealerships across the country.
  • “The Kia Seltos is the number one selling nameplate in its segment so far in 2023,” says Elias El-Achhab, Chief Operating Officer at Kia Canada.
  • There is no shortage of technology and convenience features to heighten the ownership experience of the 2024 Seltos either.
  • Pricing for the 2024 Seltos starts at $25,195 MSRP:

Kia Canada records its best ever Q1 in company’s history

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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TORONTO, April 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kia Canada is setting a strong precedent for 2023, achieving its best-ever first quarter in the company’s history.

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  • TORONTO, April 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kia Canada is setting a strong precedent for 2023, achieving its best-ever first quarter in the company’s history.
  • Remarkably, Kia Canada is seeing its highest year over year increase in Q1 at 38% and a market share growth of 1.4%.
  • Kicking off 2023, CPO sales were remarkable with three consecutive best-ever months and overall best Q1, totaling sales of 2,836 units delivered.
  • These results are outstanding, as they nearly double the previous Q1 record of 1,465 in 2021.

Kia Canada celebrates strong season of automotive awards coupled with record-breaking sales

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Friday, February 24, 2023
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Brand wins several industry-leading awards for vehicles including the Kia EV6, Telluride, Sportage and Rio

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  • Brand wins several industry-leading awards for vehicles including the Kia EV6, Telluride, Sportage and Rio
    Marks three consecutive months of record-breaking sales in Canada, closing January 2023 with 5,263 units sold
    TORONTO, Feb. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Starting the year off strong, Kia Canada has been awarded several notable automotive wins this season, reinforcing its prowess in design, technology and innovation.
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    This series of wins comes on the heels of record-breaking January sales for Kia Canada with 5,263 units sold.
  • Canadian sales were further bolstered by global momentum, as Kia Corporation recorded total sales of 237,437 units in January, a 9.0 percent increase year on year.
  • “Kia Canada’s upward momentum continues into 2023 with record breaking January sales and several industry awards recognizing a number of models in our lineup,” says Elias El-Achhab, VP and COO of Kia Canada.

Refined style, increased power and convenient tech, the 2024 Seltos is coming to Canada

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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“The Seltos has become one of the most popular SUVs in the segment, moving well over 30,000 Canadians in the last two years,” says Elias El-Achhab, Chief Operating Officer at Kia Canada.

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  • “The Seltos has become one of the most popular SUVs in the segment, moving well over 30,000 Canadians in the last two years,” says Elias El-Achhab, Chief Operating Officer at Kia Canada.
  • The transmission is also changed to an 8-speed automatic, allowing for a smoother application of the increased power.
  • There is no shortage of technology and convenience features to heighten the ownership experience of the 2024 Seltos either.
  • This boldened 2024 Kia Seltos will make its debut at the Canadian International Auto Show from February 17-26, 2023 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

Kia Canada ends 2022 on a high note with best December sales in company history

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
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Seltos led the highest sales at 1,286 units, followed by Forte at 1,164 units and the all-new Sportage at 631 units.

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  • Seltos led the highest sales at 1,286 units, followed by Forte at 1,164 units and the all-new Sportage at 631 units.
  • The Seltos remains as the top-selling model for its second year running with 16,165 vehicles sold, up 11.9% over 2021.
  • Certified pre-owned sales continue to be strong with 856 units sold in November 2022, nearly doubling the previous record of 478 set in November 2020 and another record setting month with 663 units sold in December 2022.
  • “Closing out the year with two consecutive record sales months in what continues to be a challenging time for the industry is remarkable,” says Elias El-Achhab, VP and COO of Kia Canada.