The subcompact SUV accounts for 35% of Kia India's domestic volumes and has been exported to 70 markets.
22 Jan 2026 | 245 Views | By Shristi Ohri
Kia India announced that its subcompact SUV, the Sonet, has achieved cumulative sales of 5 lakh units in the Indian market, marking a significant milestone for the automaker since the model's launch.
The achievement comes as Kia India continues to expand its presence in one of the country's most ...
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Kia India announced that its subcompact SUV, the Sonet, has achieved cumulative sales of 5 lakh units in the Indian market, marking a significant milestone for the automaker since the model's launch.
The achievement comes as Kia India continues to expand its presence in one of the country's most competitive automotive segments. Mr. Sunhack Park, Chief Sales Officer at Kia India, described the milestone as a validation of customer trust in the brand, emphasizing that each sale represents confidence in Kia's offerings of design, technology, and performance.
The Sonet currently represents approximately 35% of Kia India's domestic sales volumes. The model has demonstrated consistent market performance, surpassing 1 lakh units in annual sales for two consecutive years. Customer preference has increasingly shifted toward higher-spec variants, indicating demand for premium features and connected mobility solutions.
Beyond the domestic market, the Sonet has been exported to nearly 70 countries across the Middle East and Africa, Central and South America, Mexico, and the Asia-Pacific region, with over 100,000 units shipped internationally. The model is manufactured at Kia's Anantapur facility in Andhra Pradesh as part of the company's 'Make in India, for the World' initiative.
The Sonet competes in the subcompact SUV segment with multiple powertrain and transmission options across various trim levels. Kia India currently operates 821 touchpoints across 369 cities nationwide.
Since commencing operations in August 2019, Kia India has launched nine models in the market and has completed approximately 1.5 million vehicle dispatches from its Anantapur plant, which has an annual production capacity of 300,000 units. The company reports having over 4.95 lakh connected vehicles on Indian roads.