In a significant move for the automotive industry, Kia's best-selling model in the United States, the Sportage, has expanded its production base to two U.S. plants. As of June 2, the hybrid version of the popular Sportage SUV began rolling off the assembly line at Hyundai's state-of-the-art Metaplant in Ellabell, Georgia. This development marks a major milestone for Kia, which has seen the Sportage become a staple in American car buyers' preferences. With production now split between the company's existing plant and Hyundai's new facility, Kia is likely to meet growing demand for the Sportage, further solidifying its position in the highly competitive U.S. market.
Kia's top-selling nameplate in the U.S., the Sportage, is now built at two U.S. plants. The hybrid model started production June 2 at Hyundai's Ellabell, Ga., Metaplant.
