Kia 2022 sales are mainly driven by SUVs; check the full details

Kia 2022 sales are mainly driven by SUVs; check the full details

KUALA LUMPUR: This past week we have seen sales figures of several automakers both for the local and international markets. Adding to the list now is Kia delivered more than 2,903,619 vehicles in 2022, all this despite the global semiconductor shortage.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • How many cars did Kia sold in 2022?

    Kia delivered more than 2,903,619 vehicles in 2022, all this despite the global semiconductor shortage.
  • Which Kia model performed best last year?

    The Kia Sportage is its No.1 selling model worldwide, with 452,068 units delivered.
  • The biggest contenders in Kia’s sales for 2022 were its SUV models, the Sportage, the Seltos, and the Sorento. The below gives full details of the automaker’s model-wise sales -

    Sales Report 2022 - Kia

    Kia Sportage 

    452,068 units

    Kia Seltos

    310,418 units

    Kia Sorento

    222,570 units 

    In totality, the three Kia SUVs contributed 33% of the automaker’s global sales past year. As for the sales figures of other Kia models, the company did not reveal any information however, it did say that nearly 80k units of the EV6 were delivered, a 39% hike over 2021.

    Also Read: Kia bids farewell to Stinger with a 1,000-unit Tribute Edition

    Kia sales report 2022 analysis

    For 2023, Kia aims to sell 3.2 million units; most of which it says will be fulfilled by its SUVs and soon-to-launch EV9 e-SUV.

    In Malaysia, the official distributor of Kia, Bermax Auto will soon launch Kia Sorento; it will be the automaker’s second locally-assembled car after the Carnival.

    Also Read: 2023 Kia EV9 to feature Level 3 Autonomous Driving System; debut confirmed for Jan 2023

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