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Kia: EV9 teaser on YouTube and record results worldwide
The new EV9 is set to accelerate the company's transformation into a provider of sustainable mobility solutions in the era of electrification. The teaser video shows the silhouette of the EV9 as well as the distinctive front and smooth body surfaces. The design of the headlights and taillights is also remarkable. With the model name EV9, Kia follows the nomenclature for pure electric vehicles. It combines the prefix EV (for "Electric Vehicle") with the number that represents the model segment within Kia's E-Palette. Like the Kia EV6, the EV9 is also based on the E-GMP (Electric Global Modular Platform), the company's platform specifically designed for battery electric vehicles.
Successful worldwide and in Korea
In February 2023, Kia Corporation recorded a total global sales of 254,027 units, a 14.7 percent increase compared to the previous year. Kia was even more successful in Korea. Excluding sales of special vehicles, sales in the home market increased by 26.9 percent compared to the previous year, while sales outside Korea increased by 12 percent compared to the previous year.
Sportage Sales Booming
Kia's most popular model in February was the Sportage SUV with a record sales of 37,945 units, followed by the Seltos SUV with 26,598 units and the K3 with 18,558 units.
In key regions and countries such as North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa as well as in India, Kia also recorded strong results in February. By 2023, Kia aims for a global sales target of 3.2 million units, focusing on the sale of new models like the fully electric large SUV EV9.
Sales in and outside Korea
Kia's sales outside Korea increased by 12.0 percent compared to the same month last year, reaching 203,708 units sold. Leading the sales dynamic was the Sportage SUV with a record 32,256 units sold. Following the Sportage were the Seltos SUV with 21,046 units sold and the K3 with 17,534 units sold. Kia recorded sales of 50,016 units in Korea, a 26.9 percent increase compared to February 2022. The Carnival MPV led the company's passenger car sales in its home market with a record 6,039 units sold. The Sportage SUV was the second most popular model with 5,689 units, followed by the Seltos SUV with 5,552 units sold.
Optimistic Outlook for the Future
The South Korean automotive group expects the ongoing parts supply shortage to gradually improve in 2023. In line with the improving market conditions, the company plans to expand production, launch new vehicles, and increase profitability.
The company aims to further enhance sales of its all-electric EV6, which was named the 2023 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year in January. With the introduction of the EV9, Kia seeks to further boost the momentum of its EV sales.
What does this mean?
Kia will fully unveil both the exterior and interior design of the EV9 in mid-March. Additional product information will be provided at the model's world premiere, which will take place at the end of March. We are eager to see if the South Koreans have managed to bring as much of the EV9 concept to the road as they did with the EV6.
Translated automatically from German.
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