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

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Podcast: [Autoblog News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/autoblog-news-1708029)
Published: 2026-08-01T17:00:00+00:00
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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. ...

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