• April 2025 global sales of 274,437 units, up 5.0% Y/y
• Outside of Korea, Kia sold 223,113 units, up 4.6% Y/y
• Kia SUVs, including Sportage, Seltos and EV3, led April sales, with the EV3 awarded the 2025 World Car of the Year title

Kia Corporation today announced total global sales of 274,437 units in April 2025, a 5.0 percent increase year over year as new models drove the company’s sales momentum.

The addition of new models – such as the EV3 full-electric SUV, named World Car of the Year at the 2025 World Car Awards – the EV4 full-electric sedan, and the Tasman pick-up truck, helped boost sales. The introduction of these models supported sales of the company’s best-selling SUVs, including the Sportage and Seltos.

In April, Kia SUVs led the company’s sales, with the Sportage selling 47,737 units globally. The Seltos SUV backed up this strong market performance with sales of 25,543 units, followed by the Sorento SUV, which sold 23,855 units.