Core Insights - Kia America achieved record sales in February 2026, with a total of 66,005 units sold, marking a 4 percent increase compared to February 2025. Hybrid model sales surged by 53 percent year-over-year, indicating strong consumer interest in these vehicles [1][1][1] Sales Performance - Seven Kia models reported year-over-year sales increases, including: - Telluride (+37 percent) - Carnival (+31 percent) - K5 (+21 percent) - Niro (+20 percent) - Seltos (+14 percent) - Sportage (+6 percent) - K4 (+3 percent) - The Telluride set an all-time monthly sales record with 13,198 units sold, driven by the launch of the redesigned model [1][1][1] Awards and Recognition - The Kia EV9 received two prestigious industry awards: - Named "Best 3-Row Electric Vehicle" by Kelley Blue Book for the third consecutive year - Awarded the title of "Best Electric Vehicle" by Cars.com for the second consecutive year - Five Kia models were recognized in the 2026 Car and Driver Editors' Choice awards, including: - 2026 Kia K5 (Mid-size Family Sedan) - 2026 Kia EV9 (Electric Mid-size SUV) - 2026 Kia EV6 (Electric Compact SUV) - 2026 Kia Carnival (Minivan) - 2026 Kia Carnival Hybrid (Minivan) [1][1][1] Monthly Sales Data - February 2026 sales data for key models: - EV9: 1,191 units sold - EV6: 6,600 units sold - K4/Forte: 11,864 units sold - K5: 6,053 units sold - Soul: 1,025 units sold [1][1][1] Company Overview - Kia America is headquartered in Irvine, California, and is recognized for its automotive quality, being listed among TIME's World's Most Sustainable Companies of 2025. The company serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and WNBA, offering a diverse range of vehicles through nearly 800 dealers in the U.S. [1][1][1]