Episode

Kia’s Record Sales Were Built On Two Models Hiding In Plain Sight

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Autoblog News
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Aug 1, 2026
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Summary

Kia sold 75,857 vehicles in July, its best July ever. You might assume the record was driven by the Telluride, the EV9, or another high-profile model. But two less celebrated SUVs accounted for much of the brand’s growth, and they point to two very different things American buyers want right now. ...