Kia Motors Corporation, which earlier this week posted a surprise 43.9bn won ($US46m) Q3 net loss instead of the 29.5bn won net profit analysts were expecting, said on Wednesday that its overseas retail sales of passenger cars and light trucks in October 2006 rose 4.8% year on year to 66,542 units.


By region, Europe sales rose 12.3% to 28,152 units. North America sales were up 1.4% to 23,210 units and the general market was up 2.3% to 15,180 units.


Cumulatively for the first 10 months of 2006, Kia’s overseas sales rose 2.4% to 699,238 units, with Europe showing the largest gain at 4.9%.


North American sales have increased 2.8% while general market sales have decreased by 2.3%.


So far in 2006, Kia’s best selling model in export markets has been the C-segment Cerato (Spectra in some markets) with 109,484 units sold.

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.