Sherwood Kia

A Successful Year in Review

      

       Kia Canada has embarked on an incredible journey as the company celebrates its 10th year in Canada, many triumphs and successes have transpired over the past decade, plenty of which have occured within the last year.

       In 2008 Kia introduced the world to the 2009 Borrego 4x4 SUV entered the market with class leading towing capacity and impeccable off-road capabilities. This coming Spring Kia is excited to launch the 2010 Kia Soul, a bold and vibrant vehicle with wrap-around windshield and reconfigurable cargo space. Launching this Summer is the stylish and artistically conceived 2009 Kia Koup, which boasts a race inspired steering wheel, eight speakers and six standard airbags.

       Kia's sales growth and market share has climbed significantly since 2007 with a 7.8% sales growth over the previous year and 2,700 more vehicle sales over '07 reaching a record 37,520 sales in 2008. Since 2007 YTD the sales growth of four Kia vehicles in particular have climbed dramatically. The Rio has increased its sales by 34.6%, Rondo by 29%, Sedona by 14% and Amanti by 11.3%.

       Kia Canada looks back at 2008 as a year filled with achievements and surpassed expectations and is looking forward to an ambitious, successful and prosperous new year.