"Our continued sales momentum is a direct reflection of the steady increases Kia has seen in our brand equity," said Len Hunt, executive vice president and COO of KMA. "By working hard to provide our customers with high-value vehicles they can feel proud to own, Kia is becoming top-of-mind on many car buyers' shopping lists." Kia Motors America -- the sales, marketing and distribution arm of Kia Motors Corp. in Seoul, South Korea -- offers a complete line of vehicles through more than 630 dealers throughout the United States. MONTH OF FEBRUARY YEAR-TO-DATE Model 2007 2006 2007 2006 Rio 1,641 2,667 3,265 4,660 Spectra 4,545 4,103 8,818 6,906 Optima 2,906 1,516 5,107 2,782 Amanti 1,226 524 1,793 1,131 Sportage 3.937 3,012 7,411 6,223 Sorento 3,348 3,472 6,308 6,218 Sedona 4,981 5,425 11,928 10,909 Rondo 928 N/A 1,406 N/A Total 23,512 20,719 46,036 38,829 Source: Kia Motors America |