IRVINE, Calif., November 1, 2007 – Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced record October sales of 25,185 units, a 4.5-percent increase over the previous month, and a 25-percent increase year over year. Leading the way for the brand were Spectra and Sportage, two popular models in the Kia lineup, selling 5,898 and 4,334 units respectively. Year-to-date sales are 257,228 units, a 6.3-percent increase over the same period last year.

"We've kicked off the fall season strong with our pillar vehicles – Spectra and Sportage – lifting the brand," said Len Hunt, executive vice president and COO of Kia Motors America. "We are on pace for another annual sales record."

Kia Motors America – the sales, marketing and distribution arm of Kia Motors Corporation in Seoul, South Korea – offers a complete line of vehicles through more than 630 dealers throughout the United States. For more information, including photography, visit www.kiamedia.com.

	MONTH OF OCTOBER		YEAR-TO-DATE
Model	2007	2006	2007	2006
Rio	2,939	1,414	27,869	22,182
Spectra	5,898	3,223	61,444	59,133
Optima	3,084	2,856	34,105	31,210
Amanti	202	735	5,259	8,708
Sportage	4,334	2,674	40,484	29,045
Sorento	3,025	2,951	32,712	44,092
Sedona	2,952	6,241	34,777	47,222
Rondo	2,751	3	20,578	3
Total	25,185	20,097	257,228	242,095