While October sales totaled 20,097 units, down 2.6- percent from the same period last year, the all-new Sedona had its best month of the year with 6,241 units sold. "Our next-generation products and phenomenal vehicle safety ratings, such as the Optima's five-star NHTSA rating, continue to grab consumers' attention," said Len Hunt, executive vice president and COO of KMA. "By building upon and staying true to our core promises of value, safety and warranty, Kia is charging straight ahead toward another successful sales year in the U.S." 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. For more information visit www.kiamedia.com MONTH OF OCTOBER YEAR-TO-DATE Model 2006 2005 2006 2005 Rio 1,414 2,414 22,182 25,906 Spectra 3,223 3,279 59,133 50,525 Optima 2,856 2,660 31,210 36,100 Amanti 735 1,487 8,708 14,919 Sportage 2,674 2,814 29,045 23,614 Sorento 2,951 5,293 44,092 40,711 Sedona 6,241 2,684 47,722 45,218 Rondo 3 N/A 3 N/A Total 20,097 20,631 242,095 236,993 Source: Kia Motors America |