Jan - Aug 2011 sales: 29,302
Jan - Aug 2010 sales: 10,477
Price: $18,500 - $28,400
Fuel economy: 21 City / 29 Hwy
Kia is on nearly as big a roll as its sister-brand Hyundai. Two factors, product quality and eye-catching design, are driving their sales run-up.
The sharp-looking Sportage, built in Kia's new Georgia factory, is enjoying a 180% sales increase compared to last year's lumpier-looking model.
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