With the sale of an EV6, Kia America reaches 10-M milestone

MANILA: This month, Kia America celebrates the sale of the 10-millionth Kia vehicle in the country. 

Since 1993, Kia America’s growth came from its delivery of world-class quality, design and technology in every SUV, sporty sedan, and electric vehicle the company offers. The 10-millionth vehicle is an all-electric EV6 finished in Runway Red, purchased by Monti Charoenphong from Car Pros Kia Moreno Valley in Moreno Valley, California. 

Kia America, with the help of Charoenphong, mark the 10-millionth Kia sold milestone through donations such as US$10,000 to non-profit organizations. 

As part of Kia’s “Accelerate The Good” charitable initiative, the donations will go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Alzheimer’s Association, and Freedom Service Dogs of America.

In addition, Charoenphong family’s will get complementary access to a future NBA and Kia Forum event, as part of the company’s existing partnerships. 

Kia North America and Kia America President and CEO Sean Yoon commented on the sales milestone. “Selling 10 million vehicles is a significant achievement and we at Kia are proud not only how far we’ve come, but also what the future has in store as we continue our push for sustainable mobility leadership.”

“We have been a ‘Kia Family’ for many years, but once we saw the EV6, there was no question this would be our next car,” said new owner Monti Charoenphong. “The day we took delivery was already very exciting, but to learn that we were also Kia’s 10-millionth customer in the US was unbelievable and confirmed our love of this company and to electrified driving.”

Since Kia’s arrival in the U.S. market, the brand has grown from offering just two models to a wide range of world-class vehicles designed to meet the needs of practically every driver on the road. 

The EV6 is kick starting Kia’s Plan S strategy, which aims to make the the company a leader in sustainable mobility. In the US, Kia plans to have a fully electrified lineup by 2040.

Photos from Kia America

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