South Korea October 2011: Kia K5 back on podium

Kia K5

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The Hyundai Avante (aka Elantra) leads the South Korean models ranking for the fifth consecutive month in October and delivers its highest share since January at 10.4% and 12,625 sales. The Kia Morning is #2 for the fourth month in a row at 9,677 units and 8%.

For the first time since September 2010, the Kia K5 (aka Optima) is on the podium with 9,138 sales and 7.6%, ahead of the Hyundai Sonata (7.3%), Porter (7.2%), Grandeur (7.1%) and Grand Starex (4.3%).

Kia Pride

Other good performers this month include the Hyundai Accent up to #14 at 1.9%, the new generation Kia Pride knocking at the Top 20’s door at #21 with 1.3% and the Daewoo Alpheon at #28. Notice the Hyundai i40 at #33 for its first full month of sales at 542 units.

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Full October 2011 Top 40 Ranking Table below.