"People are looking for value in this market, and they're looking at brands they might not
have considered in the past," explains IHS Automotive analyst Rebecca Lindland. "The advertisements are so good and are helping to create a buzz for the models."
Automotive News' Ryan Beene reports that the Korean automaker will tout its redesigned Optima sedan in a Super Bowl ad in February. The strategy is similar to Kia's launch of the 2010 Sorento crossover, which also included a Super Bowl ad. "We saw with the Sorento launch that it really helped build the awareness of the vehicle," says Michael Sprague, vp of marketing for Kia Motors America.
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