All three best-selling car models in Korea this year are Kia, industry data shows

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All three best-selling car models in Korea this year are Kia, industry data shows

Published: 07 Oct. 2024, 11:52

Kia's Sorento sport utility vehicle [KIA CORPS]

The top three best-selling car models in Korea during the first nine months of the year were all found to be those of Kia, industry data showed Monday.

According to industry sales data, Kia dominated the top three spots in cumulative domestic sales during the January-September period. Kia's Sorento sport utility vehicle ranked first with 67,314 units sold, followed by the company's Carnival minivan with 62,352 units and the Sportage SUV in third with 56,063 units.

Hyundai Motor's Santa Fe SUV ranked fourth with 56,042 units, followed by Hyundai's pickup truck Porter and flagship sedan Grandeur, known as the Azera overseas, with 53,365 units and 51,964 units, respectively.

Industry watchers expect the Sorento to become the best-selling car model for the year.

The automotive industry attributes Kia's strong performance to the growing consumer preference for SUVs over sedans, along with increased demand for hybrid vehicles as EV adoption faces a temporary slowdown.

Kia's Sorento, Carnival and Sportage all offer hybrid versions, catering to consumers seeking more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly options, according to industry watchers.

Yonhap