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Kia global and domestic sales performance

Overview

In August 2026, the South Korean automotive market experienced a significant domestic downturn, with total sales from the top five manufacturers falling 28.3% year-on-year. This decline was attributed to labor strikes at Hyundai Motor Company and reduced working days. During this period, Kia surpassed Hyundai in South Korean domestic sales for the second consecutive month, recording 40,213 units against Hyundai’s 34,333.

While domestic South Korean sales for Kia saw a decline of nearly 8%, the company experienced growth in international markets. In India, Kia recorded 29,042 units, a 48% year-on-year increase, driven largely by the Seltos model. In the United States, Kia achieved an all-time monthly sales record of 83,793 units, with hybrid vehicle sales seeing a substantial jump of 111%. Globally, Kia’s total sales reached 266,675 units, representing a 5% increase compared to the previous year.

Entities

Kia · Chery · China · GM Korea · Renault Korea

Timeline

5 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Kia reports strong August 2026 sales growth in India and the US
Kia saw strong August 2026 performance, with Indian sales rising 48% to 29,042 units and U.S. sales hitting a record 83,793 units. Global sales grew 5% year-on-year.
12 days ago

[BUSINESS] 6 sources
Kia overtakes Hyundai in South Korean domestic sales amid market slump
South Korean automakers saw a 28.3% drop in domestic sales in August due to strikes and holidays, though Kia surpassed Hyundai in local sales and both brands hit record eco-friendly sales in the US.

Sources

autoevolution.com · autoherald.co.kr · autotribune.co.kr · biz.heraldcorp.com · cnmo.com · motormag.co.kr · parkinsons.org.au · zdnet.co.kr