2026, Hyundai global sales volume decreased by 3.0% y/y to 615,088 units, Kia decreased 0.3% to 492,437 units, GM Korea increased 14.1% to 81,333 units, KGM increased 3.3% to 17,073 units, and Renault Korea decreased 23.1% to 7,625 units. In terms of sales by model in February, Kia’s mid-size SUV Sorento was ranked first with 7,693 units sold, followed by Hyundai’s light-duty truck Porter in second place with 4,634 units sold and Hyundai’s ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/04

.S.-assembled HEV, is a testament to both Kia’s storied history and our direction going forward,” said Sean Yoon, President and CEO of Kia North America and Kia America. With an annual capacity of 350,000 units, Kia Georgia production models include the Telluride since its introduction in 2019, Sorento (excludes HEV and PHEV models) and Sportage (excludes HEV and PHEV models) SUVs and the all-electric EV9 and EV6. (Kia release on February 24,...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/26

plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of the Niro in the U.S., while the standard hybrid (HEV) and all-electric (EV) models remain in the portfolio. Kia cited “changing market conditions” for the decision to drop the plug-in hybrid Niro, though it will still offer two plug-in hybrids, the Sportage and Sorento crossovers. The HEV model that continues pairs a 1.6-liter GDI four-cylinder engine with a 32kW electric motor, to deliver a combined 139 hp a...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/10

45,272 units, GM Korea increased 41.4% to 44,703 units, KGM increased 9.5% to 8,836 units and Renault Korea decreased 2.2% to 3,732 units. Combined, the five companies recorded global sales of 610,242 units, a 2.7% year-over-year increase. In terms of sales by model in January, Kia’s mid-size SUV Sorento was ranked first with 8,838 units sold, followed by Kia’s compact SUV Sportage in second place with 6,015 units sold and Kia’s MPV Carniva...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/03

Kia opens pre-orders for Sorento 4x4 model in Brazil On January 14, Kia Brazil announced the opening of pre-orders for the new Sorento 4x4, marking the return of the seven-seat SUV to the Brazilian market. The Sorento 4x4 is powered by a 2.2-liter Smartstream diesel engine delivering 194 hp and 45 kgfm of torque, paired with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and an intelligent AWD system. It offers selectable driving modes (Normal...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/29

eased by 7.5% to 462,310 units, KGM edged up by 1.0% to 110,535 units, and Renault Korea dropped by 17.7% to 88,044 units. Total overseas sales by five carmakers edged down by 0.2% to 7,929,083 units. In 2025, South Korea’s three top selling models were dominated by Kia: the brand’s midsize SUV Sorento ranked first with 100,002 units, surpassing the 100,000 mark in annual sales for the first time since its launch in 2002. Kia’s MPV Carnival...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/06

Hyundai global sales volume decreased by 0.1% y/y to 3,806,951 units, Kia increased 1.8% to 2,893,437 units, GM Korea declined 8.2% to 409,810 units, KGM increased 2.2% to 100,876 units, and Renault Korea decreased 11.9% to 81,295 units. In terms of sales by model in November, Kia’s mid-size SUV Sorento was ranked first with 10,047 units sold, followed by Kia’s compact SUV Sportage in second place with 6,868 units sold and Hyundai’s mid-si...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/02

try, with six new models set to debut in 2026. Among the upcoming launches are the Tasman, Kia’s first-ever pickup, and the fully electric EV3 SUV. The lineup also includes the new K4 sedan and hatchback with a 1.6-liter turbo engine, the all-electric PV5 commercial vehicle, and the return of the Sorento 4×4 diesel. Additionally, the redesigned Sportage MHEV is already available at dealerships. The Tasman pickup, currently undergoing local tes...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/27

gh October 2025, Hyundai global sales volume increased 0.1% y/y to 3,457,099 units, Kia rose 2.0% to 2,632,091 units, GM Korea fell 7.7% to 366,011 units, KGM increased 2.2% to 91,905 units and Renault Korea declined 0.6% to 76,646 units. In terms of sales by model in October, Kia’s mid-size SUV Sorento ranked first with 6,788 units sold, followed by Hyundai’s compact sedan Avante in second place with 6,014 units, and Hyundai’s mid-size se...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/04

rea of 630,000 square meters. The Kia Qazaqstan plant is equipped with around 68 advanced robots. The plant has an annual capacity of assembling up to 70,000 units. The plant will have full-cycle operations, from body welding and painting to assembly and testing. It will start production of the Kia Sorento in October 2025, followed by the updated Sportage model in January 2026. In the future, the production lineup will expand in line with demand ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/26

bal sales volume increased by 1.1% y/y to 3,110,909 units, Kia increased by 2.3% to 2,368,929 units, GM Korea decreased by 5.8% to 326,381 units, KGM increased 2.2% to 82,388 units and Renault Korea's sales climbed 7.4% to 69,445 units.  In terms of sales by model in September, Kia’s midsize SUV Sorento was ranked first with 8,978 units sold, followed by Hyundai’s compact sedan Avante in second place with 7,675 units sold and Kia’s MPV Car...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/02

rose 1.7% to 2,101,132 units, GM Korea’s fell 1.6% to 302,658 units, KGM’s declined 1.7% to 71,752 units, and Renault Korea’s grew 8.4% to 60,735 units. In terms of sales by model in August, Hyundai’s compact sedan Avante ranked first with 7,655 units sold, followed by Kia’s mid-size SUV Sorento in second with 6,531 units, and Kia’s MPV Carnival in third with 6,031 units. Hyundai press releaseKia press release ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/02

% market share and securing 10th place in local sales. Kia’s strong local presence is driven by its innovative lineup, expanding dealer network, and forward-thinking approach to mobility. The Kia Sonet led sales with over 3,171 units sold, representing about 75% of the brand’s total volume. The Sorento also saw notable growth, particularly its hybrid variant, signaling rising demand for electrified vehicles.  Looking ahead, Kia Philippines a...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/08

6 units, Kia rose by 1.8% to 1,847,644 units, GM Korea declined 3.6% to 281,579 units, KGM fell 3.1% to 62,892 units, while Renault Korea increased 14.1% to 54,278 units. In terms of sales by model in July, Kia’s MPV Carnival was ranked first with 7,211 units sold, followed by Kia’s midsize SUV Sorento in second place with 7,053 units sold and Hyundai’s midsize SUV Palisade was third in sales with 6,238 units. Hyundai press releaseKia press...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/04

, Hyundai’s global sales increased by 0.1% y/y to 2,066,425 units, Kia’s sales rose 2.0% to 1,585,059 units. GM Korea’s sales declined 7.4% to 249,355 units, KGM dropped 5.8% to 53,272 units, and Renault Korea rose 11.6% to 47,027 units. In terms of sales by model in June, Kia’s midsize SUV Sorento was ranked first with 7,923 units sold, followed by Hyundai’s compact sedan Avante in second place with 7,485 units sold and Kia’s MPV Car...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

yundai global sales volume decreased by 0.2% y/y to 1,706,088 units, Kia increased by 2.3% to 1,314,788 units, GM Korea decreased by 7.4% to 204,190 units, KGM decreased 6.7% to 44,041 units and Renault Korea increased 16.1% to 38,459 units.   In terms of sales by model in May, Kia’s midsize SUV Sorento was ranked first with 7,734units sold, followed by Hyundai’s midsize SUV Palisade in second place with 7,682 units sold and Kia’s MPV Carn...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/03

Kia Lucky Motors, Pakistan launches fourth generation Kia Sorento SUV On May 10, Kia Lucky Motors Corporation (LMC) launched the fourth-generation Kia Sorento, a three-row SUV, in three variants: the 3.5L V6 FWD priced at PKR 13.5 million, the 1.6L Turbo Hybrid FWD at PKR 14.7 million, and the 1.6L Turbo Hybrid AWD at PKR 16 million. Bookings for the vehicle commenced on May 11, 2025. The 3.5L V6 FWD variant is powered by a SmartStream 3.5 V6 MPI...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/12

5, Hyundai global sales volume increased by 0.1% y/y to 1,354,458 units, Kia’s sales rose 2.5% to 1,045,936 units. GM Korea saw a 9.1% decline to 154,161 units, KGM dropped 10.6% to 34,941 units, and Renault Korea rose 8.1% to 28,599 units. In terms of sales by model in April, Kia’s midsize SUV Sorento was ranked first with 8,796 units sold, followed by Kia’s MPV Carnival in second place with 7,592 units sold and Hyundai’s compact sedan A...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/07

it (ccNC) can receive these updates. The AI Assistant is already standard in the Kia K4 in the U.S. and the Kia EV3 in Korea. European EV3 models built from March 2025 onwards will feature Kia’s AI Assistant as standard. It will later expand to other ccNC-equipped models such as the EV6, EV9, and Sorento in the UK. From March 2025, all new European EV3s will come with the AI Assistant as standard, and older models will get it via OTA updates. B...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/18

volume fell by 0.7% y/y to 999,626 units, while Kia’s rose by 1.5% to 771,463 units. GM Korea’s sales declined by 10.1% to 112,517 units, KGM’s dropped by 11.3% to 26,009 units, and Renault Korea’s increased by 14.4% to 18,172 units. In terms of sales by model in March, Kia’s midsize SUV Sorento was ranked first with 10,155 units sold, followed by Kia’s MPV Carnival in second place with 7,710 units sold and Hyundai’s compact sedan ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/03