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September Marks Fifth Consecutive Month Of Record Sales For Kia

For the fifth month in a row, Kia Motors America (KMA) has reported that the brand has set a new monthly sales record. Throughout September, the brand’s sales reached 49,820 units increasing 22.6 percent over sales from this month last year. Additionally, the brand’s best sales performance in history has continued throughout the third quarter of the year with Year-To-Date sales 7 percent higher than last year reaching 475,978 so far this year.“In addition to the Labor Day weekend and strong consumer confidence, our sustained growth stems from buyers who are entering the market for the first time in years and discovering the transformed Kia brand,” said Michael Sprague, chief operating officer and EVP, KMA. “We’re on a mission to elevate brand perception to match the reality of our world-class products, and with the all-new 2016 Optima set to arrive in showrooms soon, we will continue to invite consumers to discover the new KiaKia Highlights:
  • Sales of the Cadenza reached 859 units
  • Sales of the Forte increased by 19.3 percent with 5,388 units
  • Sales of the K900 487.5 percent with 329 units
  • Sales of the Optima increased by 7.4 percent with 11,719 units
  • Sales of the Rio reached 1,480 units
  • Sales of the Sedona increased by 395 percent with 3,039 units
  • Sales of the Sorento increased by 42 percent with 9,380 units
  • Sales of the Soul increased by 26 percent with 13,614 units
  • Sales of the Sportage increased by 6 percent with 4,012 units

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Explore the Latest Kia Offers at Destination Kia

If you’ve been considering a new Kia, now is an excellent time to explore the latest offers at Destination Kia. This month’s lineup features attractive financing and lease opportunities across popular Kia SUVs, sedans, hybrids, EVs, and the all-new 2027 Kia Telluride. Whether you’re looking for the versatility of a Sportage, the efficiency of a Niro EV, the sophistication of a K4, or the capability of a Telluride, Destination Kia has an offer worth exploring. 2026 Kia Sorento and Kia Sportage Make the most of every drive with a 2026 Kia Sorento or 2026 Kia Sportage, including hybrid models. Get 0.9% APR financing for 60 months on qualifying 2026 Kia Sorento and Kia Sportage models.* *With well qualified credit through KMF. $17.05 per month per $1000 financed. In lieu of other rebates. FICO 720+. EPA rating. Offer expires 9/30/2026. 2026 Kia K4 LXS The 2026 Kia K4 LXS combines sophisticated design, modern technology, and confident performance in a stylish sedan. Lease a 2026 Kia K4 LXS for $328 per month for 36 months, with $0 due at inception and sales tax included.* *2026 Kia K4 LXS. Stk#K26F1407. MSRP $24,825. 36 mos. 30,000 mile lease. $0.20 per mile over. $0 due at Inception. $0 Security Deposit. 8% Sales Tax & $650 Acquisition Fee & $175 Dealer Doc Fee included in Payment Structure. 720+ FICO score. EPA rating. Offer expires 9/30/2026. 2026 Kia Seltos S AWD Enjoy the versatility of all-wheel drive in the 2026 Kia Seltos S AWD. Lease a 2026 Kia Seltos S AWD for $348 per month for 36 months, with $0 due at inception and sales tax included.* Or, purchase it for just $26,900.** *2026 Kia Seltos S AWD. Stk#K26E1213. MSRP $29,160. Pluton Blue. 36 mos. 30,000 mile lease. $0.20 per mile over. $0 due at Inception. $0 Security Deposit. 8% Sales Tax & $650 Acquisition Fee & $175 Dealer Doc Fee included in Payment Structure. 720+ FICO score. EPA rating. Offer expires 9/30/2026. **2026 Kia Seltos S AWD. Stk#K26E1213. Pluton Blue. MSRP $29,160. less $750 Kia customer rebate less $1685 dealer discount plus $175 dealer doc fee. EPA rating. Offer expires 9/30/2026. 2026 Kia Sportage LX AWD The 2026 Kia Sportage LX AWD delivers the versatility and capability today's drivers are looking for. Lease a 2026 Kia Sportage LX AWD for $388 per month for 36 months, with $0 due at inception and sales tax included.* *2026 Kia Sportage LX AWD. K26T1490. MSRP $32,285. 36 mos. 30,000 mile lease. $0.20 per mile over. $0 due at Inception. $0 Security Deposit. 8% Sales Tax & $650 Acquisition Fee & $175 Dealer Doc Fee included in Payment Structure. 720+ FICO score. EPA ratings. Offer expires 9/30/2026. 2027 Kia Sportage Hybrid S AWD For drivers seeking the versatility of an SUV with hybrid efficiency, the 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid S AWD offers an appealing combination of capability and innovation. Lease a 2027 Kia Sportage Hybrid S AWD for $428 per month for 36 months, with $0 due at inception and sales tax included.* *2027 Kia Sportage Hybrid S AWD. K27T0512. MSRP $34,695. 36 mos. 30,000 mile lease. $0.20 per mile over. $0 due at Inception. $0 Security Deposit. 8% Sales Tax & $650 Acquisition Fee& $175 Dealer Doc Fee included in Payment Structure. 720+ FICO score. EPA ratings. Offer expires 9/30/2026. All-New 2027 Kia Telluride S AWD The all-new 2027 Kia Telluride brings a bold new expression to Kia's three-row SUV lineup, combining spacious comfort, advanced technology, and confident all-wheel-drive capability. Lease an all-new 2027 Kia Telluride S AWD for $548 per month for 36 months, with $995 plus tax and fees due at inception.* *2027 Kia Telluride S AWD . Stk# K27U0635 . MSRP $46,230. 36 mos. 30,000 mile lease. $0.20 per mile over. $995 + tax & fees due at Inception. $0 Security Deposit. $650 Acquisition Fee & $175 Dealer Doc Fee included in Payment Structure. 720+ FICO score. Offer expires 9/30/2026. All-New 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid EX AWD Experience the all-new 2027 Kia Telluride with the added efficiency of hybrid power in the Telluride Hybrid EX AWD. Lease an all-new 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid EX AWD for $598 per month for 36 months, with $995 plus tax and fees due at inception.* *2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid EX AWD . Stk# K27U0635 . MSRP $50,780. 36 mos. 30,000 mile lease. $0.20 per mile over. $995 + tax & fees due at Inception. $0 Security Deposit. $650 Acquisition Fee & $175 Dealer Doc Fee included in Payment Structure. 720+ FICO score. EPA ratings. Offer expires 9/30/2026. 2026 Kia Sorento S AWD The 2026 Kia Sorento S AWD offers the space and versatility of a modern SUV with confident all-wheel-drive capability. Lease a 2026 Kia Sorento S AWD for $398 per month for 36 months, with $995 plus tax and fees due at inception.* *2026 Kia Sorento S AWD. K26N1160. MSRP $39,545. 36 mos. 30,000 mile lease. $0.20 per mile over. $995+ tax & fees due at Inception. $0 Security Deposit. 720+ FICO score. EPA ratings. Offer expires 9/30/2026. 2026 Kia Niro EV Wind Make the move to electric with the 2026 Kia Niro EV Wind. With its efficient electric powertrain, modern design, and crossover versatility, the Niro EV is designed for drivers ready for a new kind of driving experience. Lease a 2026 Kia Niro EV Wind for $328 per month for 36 months, with $0 due at inception and sales tax included.* *2026 Kia Niro EV Wind. Stk#K26I0811. MSRP $42,695. 36 mos. 30,000 mile lease. $0.20 per mile over. $0 due at Inception. $0 Security Deposit. 8% Sales Tax & $650 Acquisition Fee & $175 Dealer Doc Fee included in Payment Structure. Incl. NYS Drive Clean Rebate. 720+ FICO score. EPA rating. Offer expires 9/30/2026. Find Your Next Kia at Destination Kia With opportunities across Kia's SUV, hybrid, sedan, and EV lineups, this month's offers make it a great time to explore what's available at Destination Kia. Visit Destination Kia to browse the latest Kia models, experience your favorites in person, and speak with the team about the offer that best fits your driving needs.

2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid Just Won Cars.com’s Best Value Compact SUV for the Third Year in a Row

The 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid Just Won Cars.com’s Best Value Compact SUV for the Third Year in a Row

The 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid has been named the Best Value Compact SUV in Cars.com’s 2026 Best Value New Cars awards, marking the third consecutive year the Sportage Hybrid has earned a place on the publication’s list. For drivers shopping for a hybrid SUV around Albany and the Capital Region, that recognition puts some independent weight behind a combination we already see shoppers looking for at Destination Kia: good fuel economy, useful features, everyday space, and a price that still makes sense. You can explore our New Kia Sportage Hybrid Inventory at Destination Kia, including available hybrid and electrified Kia models, or check our current New Vehicle Specials before visiting us at 760 Central Ave in Albany. If you have a vehicle you're planning to replace, you can also complete a Trade Appraisal online while you shop. Cars.com Looked Further Than the Price of a 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid "Best value" can be a vague phrase, but Cars.com actually puts some math behind this award. For its 2026 Best Value New Cars awards, Cars.com calculated an efficiency cost rating using each vehicle's EPA combined fuel economy and base price, including MSRP and destination charge. The Sportage Hybrid led the Compact SUV category with a competitive combination of fuel efficiency and starting price. Cars.com editor-in-chief Jenni Newman also pointed to something that gets closer to what buyers actually mean when they talk about value: getting useful features, capability, efficiency, and everyday usability for the money you're spending. Three Straight Years of Awards The Sportage Hybrid's 2026 win isn't an isolated one. This is now the third consecutive year it has been recognized on Cars.com's Best Value New Cars list. That consistency is particularly interesting because the compact SUV segment doesn't exactly lack competition. Automakers have continued adding hybrid options, updating technology, and competing aggressively for buyers who want SUV practicality without taking on the fuel consumption of something larger. For Albany-area drivers, the appeal is pretty easy to understand. A compact SUV needs to be manageable enough for everyday driving around the Capital Region, comfortable enough for longer trips, useful when you need passenger or cargo space, and efficient enough that filling the tank doesn't become the defining part of owning it. How The Sportage Hybrid Balances Efficiency Fuel economy is central to the Cars.com methodology, but efficiency alone didn't earn the Sportage Hybrid this recognition. Cars.com specifically cited its "useful, in-demand features," while Kia describes the Sportage Hybrid 's appeal as a balance of power, efficiency, technology, and overall value. That's important in a compact SUV because most people aren't buying one to do one specific job. The same Sportage Hybrid might handle a commute into Albany during the week, carry groceries and gear around town, make a run up the Northway on Saturday, and spend Sunday hauling everyone somewhere with a cargo area full of whatever came along for the day. The hybrid powertrain helps reduce how much fuel those miles require, but you're still getting the flexibility that made compact SUVs popular in the first place. If you're deciding whether hybrid ownership fits the way you drive, our EV and Hybrid Inventory is an easy place to compare Kia's electrified options alongside traditional gas models before narrowing down your search. What Three Years of Best Value Recognition Means for Sportage Hybrid Shoppers Awards shouldn't make a vehicle decision for you. They can, however, tell you when an independent publication keeps finding the same strength year after year. Cars.com looked at efficiency and price as measurable factors, then recognized the useful features and everyday usability that come with them. Three consecutive years of recognition suggest Kia hasn't had to choose between making the Sportage Hybrid efficient, practical, well-equipped, and competitively priced. Those qualities have continued to coexist. If that's the balance you're looking for in your next compact SUV, come see the 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid at Destination Kia, 760 Central Ave in Albany, NY. You can browse our current Sportage Hybrid Inventory, check New Vehicle and Manufacturer Specials, Value Your Trade, or use our How to Buy Online tools to start the process from home. Our team is here to help drivers throughout Albany, Colonie, Troy, East Greenbush, and the surrounding Capital Region find the Kia that works for the way they actually drive.

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Destination Kia August 2026 Monthly Offers: Exceptional Kia Lease & Finance Specials

Looking for a new vehicle this month? Destination Kia is making it easier than ever to drive home in a new Kia with exceptional financing and lease offers on many of today's most popular models. Whether you're searching for a fuel-efficient sedan, a versatile SUV, an electrified hybrid, or an all-electric vehicle, you'll find incredible value during our August sales event. Explore these limited-time offers while inventory lasts. Finance Your New Kia with 0.9% APR Take advantage of 0.9% APR financing for 60 months on select 2026 Kia Sorento and 2026 Kia Sportage models, including available hybrid models. It's a great opportunity to enjoy affordable monthly payments while driving one of Kia's most popular SUVs. Whether you need extra room for the family, advanced safety technology, or impressive fuel efficiency, the Sorento and Sportage lineup delivers outstanding versatility and capability. *With well qualified credit through KMF. $17.05 per month per $1000 financed. In lieu of other rebates. FICO 720+. EPA rating. Offer expires 8/31/2026. Featured Kia Lease Offers 2026 Kia K4 LXS Drive the stylish and efficient Kia K4 LXS for $328 per month for 36 months with $0 due at inception. Sales tax is included, making budgeting even easier. *2026 Kia K4 LXS. Stk#K26F1407. MSRP $24,825. 36 mos. 30,000 mile lease. $0.20 per mile over. $0 due at Inception. $0 Security Deposit. 8% Sales Tax & $650 Acquisition Fee & $175 Dealer Doc Fee included in Payment Structure. 720+ FICO score. EPA rating. Offer expires 8/31/2026. 2026 Kia Seltos S AWD Enjoy confident all-weather capability with the Kia Seltos S All-Wheel Drive for $378 per month for 36 months with $0 due at inception. Sales tax is included. *2026 Kia Seltos S AWD. Stk#K26E1185. MSRP $29,160. Pluton Blue. 36 mos. 30,000 mile lease. $0.20 per mile over. $0 due at Inception. $0 Security Deposit. 8% Sales Tax & $650 Acquisition Fee & $175 Dealer Doc Fee included in Payment Structure. 720+ FICO score. EPA rating. Offer expires 8/31/2026. 2026 Kia Sportage LX AWD Get behind the wheel of the popular Sportage LX All-Wheel Drive for $388 per month for 36 months with $0 due at inception. Sales tax is included. *2026 Kia Sportage LX AWD. K26T1490. MSRP $32,285. 36 mos. 30,000 mile lease. $0.20 per mile over. $0 due at Inception. $0 Security Deposit. 8% Sales Tax & $650 Acquisition Fee & $175 Dealer Doc Fee included in Payment Structure. 720+ FICO score. EPA ratings. Offer expires 8/31/2026. 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid S AWD Experience outstanding efficiency without sacrificing capability. Lease the Sportage Hybrid S All-Wheel Drive for $428 per month for 36 months with $0 due at inception. Sales tax is included. *2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid S AWD. K26T0408. MSRP $34,585. 36 mos. 30,000 mile lease. $0.20 per mile over. $0 due at Inception. $0 Security Deposit. 8% Sales Tax & $650 Acquisition Fee& $175 Dealer Doc Fee included in Payment Structure. 720+ FICO score. EPA ratings. Offer expires 8/31/2026. All-New 2027 Kia Telluride S AWD The award-winning three-row SUV is here. Lease the all-new 2027 Kia Telluride S All-Wheel Drive for $548 per month for 36 months with $995 plus tax and fees due at inception. *2027 Kia Telluride S AWD . Stk# K27U0401 . MSRP $46,230. 36 mos. 30,000 mile lease. $0.20 per mile over. $995 + tax & fees due at Inception. $0 Security Deposit. $650 Acquisition Fee & $175 Dealer Doc Fee included in Payment Structure. 720+ FICO score. Offer expires 8/31/2026. 2026 Kia Sorento S AWD Need room for passengers and cargo? Lease the Sorento S All-Wheel Drive for $398 per month for 36 months with $995 plus tax and fees due at inception. *2026 Kia Sorento S AWD. K26N1225. MSRP $39,295. 36 mos. 30,000 mile lease. $0.20 per mile over. $995+ tax & fees due at Inception. $0 Security Deposit. 720+ FICO score. EPA ratings. Offer expires 8/31/2026. 2026 Kia Niro EV Wind Go all-electric with the Kia Niro EV Wind for $348 per month for 36 months with $0 due at inception. Sales tax is included. *2026 Kia Niro EV Wind. Stk#K26I0811. MSRP $42,695. 36 mos. 30,000 mile lease. $0.20 per mile over. $0 due at Inception. $0 Security Deposit. 8% Sales Tax & $650 Acquisition Fee & $175 Dealer Doc Fee included in Payment Structure. Incl. NYS Drive Clean Rebate. 720+ FICO score. EPA rating. Offer expires 8/31/2026. Find the Right Kia for Your Lifestyle Destination Kia offers a wide selection of vehicles designed to fit every lifestyle. Whether you're interested in the efficiency of the Kia K4, the versatility of the Sportage, the family-friendly Sorento and Telluride, or the electrified Niro EV, our team is here to help you find the perfect vehicle. Our knowledgeable sales professionals can answer your questions, explain financing and leasing options, and help you take advantage of these limited-time monthly offers. Visit Destination Kia Today These August specials won't last forever. Visit Destination Kia to browse our inventory, take a test drive, and discover why so many drivers choose us for their next vehicle. Contact our team today or stop by the dealership to learn more about these l imited-time Kia lease and finance offers.