Kia has emerged as soon as once more because the franchise most rated by sellers within the newest NFDA dDealer Angle Survey
It achieved highest total producer score for Summer season 2024 with a score of 9.3/10.
The bottom total producer score is Citroen with 3.4/10. Jaguar noticed essentially the most vital enchancment in scores in comparison with the Winter 2024 survey, with a rise of two.3 factors.
The model had beforehand been the lowest-rated producer in that version.
The Summer season 2024 version of the DAS continued a basic upward development throughout most questions, with this version seeing 35 out of 56 (or 63%) questions exhibiting an enchancment.
Paul Philpott, president and CEO of Kia UK, stated: “We couldn’t be extra delighted to as soon as once more be named the primary franchise by UK sellers.
“That is an distinctive consequence and the fourth consecutive time that Kia has come out on prime.
“We have now simply recorded our best-ever September, and year-to-date we’re the fourth best-selling model within the UK.
“This isn’t isolated growth but the culmination of years of hard work, consistent investment in our people, trust in our product and faith in our loyal customers.”
Sue Robinson, CEO of NFDA, stated: “This version of the survey reveals developments in key areas, notably relating to electrical autos and apprenticeships.
“Nonetheless, vital challenges persist, particularly with growing considerations about present revenue returns, which have additionally raised doubts about future profitability.
“The survey additionally reveals that regardless of progress in electrical automobile choices, profitability within the EV sector stays a major concern, with sellers highlighting restricted product vary as a serious concern.
