Kia India registers 17.9% sales growth in August

Kia India country continues to strengthen its presence in the Indian automotive sector with 22,523 units domestic sales in August 2024, marking a 17.19% on year growth compared to the 19,219 units sold in the corresponding month of the last year.

The new Sonet has seen sale of 10,073 units. The Sonet was followed by Kia’s Seltos, with 6,536 units, while the brands Carens and EV6 maintained strong performances, recording sales of 5,881 and 33 units, respectively.

On the global front, Kia’s ‘Make In India’ products continue to derive strong demand, with company exporting 2,604 units in August 2024.

Hardeep Singh Brar, Senior Vice President and National Head of Sales and Marketing, said, "This success is a testament to the company’s strategic optimisation of the products, making our vehicles most compelling and value-for-money. Kia India is committed to offering vehicles that resonate well with our customers' evolving needs, preferences and aspirations and to ensure that we are also, continuously expanding our footholds in the country."

Recently, Kia India has announced that its two global models, World Car of the Year EV9 and the new Carnival, will be launched in India. The brand has also achieved the milestone of 1-million-unit sales within 59 months of India operations and over the years, Kia India has set a benchmark in terms of active safety, design, and innovative features among its competitors.