IRVINE, Calif., December 3, 2007 – Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced record November sales of 24,177 units, an 8.9-percent increase over the same period last year. Leading the way for the brand were Optima, Spectra and Sportage, three popular models in the Kia lineup. KMA remains on pace for another annual sales record with year-to-date sales of 281,405 units, a 6.5-percent increase over the same period last year.

"As we close out November with the ninth month of record sales this year, Kia is well on its way to its 14th consecutive year of record sales," said Len Hunt, president and CEO of Kia Motors America.

Spectra sold 5,342 units, a 28.8-percent increase over the same period last year. Optima and Sportage sold 3,561 and 3,800 units respectively, both increases over the same period last year. November became the ninth month to produce record sales for Kia this year.

Kia Motors America – the sales, marketing and distribution arm of Kia Motors Corporation in Seoul, South Korea – offers a complete line of vehicles through more than 630 dealers throughout the United States. For more information, including photography, visit www.kiamedia.com.

MONTH OF NOVEMBER YEAR-TO-DATE
Model 2007 2006 2007 2006
Rio 2,591 3,363 30,460 25,545

Spectra 5, 342 4,149 66,786 63,282

Optima 3,561 3,364 37,666 34,574

Amanti 138 302 5,397 9,010

Sportage 3,800 3,126 44,284 32,171

Sorento 1,952 4,007 34,664 48,099

Sedona 3,223 3,710 38,000 51,432

Rondo 3,570 182 24,148 185

Total 24,177 22,203 281,405 264,298