Kia reports record global sales in June 2026, up 9.5% year-over-year
Kia sold 295,720 vehicles globally in June 2026, a 9.5% increase from last year, driven by strong SUV demand.
- 295,720 units
- +9.5%
- 72,078 units
What Happened
Kia Corporation announced total global sales of 295,720 units in June 2026, a 9.5% year-over-year increase. The growth was led by the Sportage SUV with 54,058 units and the Seltos SUV with 35,007 units. The K4 sedan also contributed 22,373 units.
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Kia achieved its highest-ever first-half sales since beginning automobile sales in 1962, surpassing the previous record set in 2025.
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This more than doubles the previous first-half record of 28,706 units in 2025 and has already exceeded the full-year 2025 EV sales total of 60,820 units.
Outside Korea, sales reached 240,259 units, up 7.6%. In Korea, sales were 54,508 units, an 18.5% increase. Kia's momentum is expected to continue in the second half with a full EV lineup and hybrid SUVs.
Why this matters
This marks Kia's highest-ever first-half sales performance, showing strong consumer demand for its models despite economic uncertainties.
Terms in This Story
- Year-over-year (Y/y)
- A comparison of data from one period to the same period one year earlier.
- SUV
- Sport Utility Vehicle, a type of car designed for on-road and off-road use.
- Wholesale sales
- Sales from the manufacturer to dealers, not directly to consumers.
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