Kia India Records Highest Ever Monthly Sales in October 2026 Driven by New Seltos

Kia India sold 33,462 units in October 2026, marking its highest monthly sales ever. Total sales rose 13.22 percent from 29,555 units in October 2025 and 4.51 percent from 32,017 units in September 2026.

Model Sales Breakdown

The new Seltos led the lineup with 13,423 units, crossing the 13,000-unit mark for the first time and making up 40.11 percent of total sales. Sonet was the second-best seller with 8,914 units, though its sales fell 30.06 percent year-on-year. Carens Clavis recorded 6,918 units, placing third. Sorento took fourth place with 2,148 units, which is up 23.52 percent from its launch month in September. The Syros and Syros EV range combined reached 2,048 units, while Carnival rounded out the lineup with 11 units.

Expansion Plans

Kia India announced plans for a second manufacturing plant in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. The project brings a combined investment of USD 2 billion from Kia and its supplier partners. Production at the new facility is scheduled to start in early 2030, adding capacity for two lakh vehicles a year and taking Kia's total annual manufacturing capacity in India to 6.30 lakh units.

Context

Automakers in India often see higher sales during the festive autumn season, which generally boosts consumer demand across vehicle segments. Kia has expanded its local footprint steadily since entering the Indian market with popular midsize SUVs and compact offerings.