Kia, the most competitive brand yet this year

The company closes the third quarter as a leader of individuals in the region

Kia is in a sweet moment. The brand ended the third quarter as the private channel leader in the cumulative figure for the year in the Region, with a share of 13.78%. This is an increase of 28.20% compared to the same period of the previous year, while the market fell by 0.5%. From July to September, the Korean company sold 187 units more than the second brand in the ranking and 374 units more than the third.

This sales success is due in equal parts to good factory availability, enabling Kia to deliver 85% of its orders in just two months, as well as the good reception of the latest launches and the confidence of the support of Grupo M. Gallego. , official Kia dealer in the region since 1995.

Added to this are financial solutions that are adapted to all types of customers. The range of possibilities offered by Kia Finance is one of the most complete: traditional financing up to 100% of the amount and the ‘Flexiplan’ service, which allows you to buy the vehicle and decide three or four years later, depending on the chosen term, whether you keep it, extend it or simply return it with a guaranteed future value agreed at the time of purchase. There is also the possibility to rent from private individuals.

In terms of models, the fifth-generation Sportage has again become the sales leader, with 259 units sold, thanks to the availability of all types of diesel, petrol, micro-hybrid (MHEV), hybrid (HEV) and plug-in hybrid engines. (PHEV). It is closely followed by the Suv XCeed, with 236 units, also available with up to four engines (diesel, petrol, MHEV and PHEV).

In addition to leading the private channel, Kia in general has become a benchmark for new technologies and the electrification of the sector. It leads the ranking of plug-in hybrid vehicle registrations (PHEV) with 16.89%, technology present in the reference models of the Sportage, Sorento, Niro and XCEED brands.

With a desire to grow and experience industry-leading technological evolutions, Kia SUVs have achieved impressive milestones in nearly three decades of history. The Kia Niro was ahead of its time in 2016, becoming the world’s first compact hybrid SUV and the first to offer hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric (EV) powertrains.

In 100% electric vehicles, it is second only to Tesla, but with very close shares (22% versus 18%) and doubling the share of the third brand, Hyundai, which stands at 8.05%.

Both the e-niro since the first generation and the EV6, voted Car of the Year in Europe, have become the models of choice for those who want to enter the electric vehicle with guarantees.

Kia Grupo M. Gallego’s goal is to end the year as the absolute leader in new vehicle sales. That is why it has launched the “SUV Range” campaign with special discounts of up to 7,500 euros. Until October 31, customers can buy the new Stonic, XCeed, Sportage, Niro or Sorento in all its engines at an extraordinary price. To take advantage of the exclusive benefits of Kia’s entire SUV range, simply visit one of Kia Grupo M. Gallego’s branches in the Murcia region: Espinardo, Murcia, Lorca, Cartagena, Cieza and Cehegín.

Source: La Verdad

Ida

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