Mumbai: Kia India, one of the country's leading mass-premium automakers, recorded its highest-ever monthly wholesales since entering the Indian market at 33,462 units in October 2026, registering 13.22% year-on-year growth over 29,556 units sold in October 2025. In doing so, the company surpassed its previous record of 32,017 units set in September 2026, achieving its highest-ever monthly sales for the second consecutive month.
Kia India's cumulative wholesales for the January–October 2026 period reached 2,86,470 units, registering 21.31% growth over the same period last year. With this, the company has already surpassed its full-year CY2025 sales of 2,80,286 units. This performance reflects the continued growth momentum of Kia India's business, driven by steady customer demand across its portfolio.
The Kia Sorento, offered with Hybrid and Diesel powertrain options, has received an encouraging customer response, further strengthening the company's presence in the premium SUV segment. Kia India also recorded its highest-ever monthly EV sales in October, registering 31% month-on-month growth, with contributions from both the Syros EV and Carens Clavis EV. The CNG variants of the Carens and Carens Clavis also contributed close to 10% to overall October sales. The performance across CNG and EV offerings demonstrates the growing contribution of alternative powertrains to Kia India's business and the progress of its multi-powertrain strategy, offering customers choices across petrol, diesel, CNG, hybrid and electric mobility.
Commenting on the performance, Atul Sood, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Kia India, said, “Surpassing our previous monthly sales record within just a month to achieve our highest-ever sales of 33,462 units in October reflects the growing trust customers place in Kia and the strength of our products. We were able to ride the positive festive demand momentum, supported by the strong performance of our established models and the encouraging response to our newer offerings, driving the overall growth. The Kia Sorento has received an encouraging market response, with customers appreciating its advanced technology, sophisticated features and the fuel efficiency offered by its Hybrid powertrain. The contribution of our CNG models to overall sales, alongside our highest-ever monthly EV sales, further demonstrates that our multi-powertrain strategy is translating into tangible results. This reinforces our commitment to offering differentiated products and powertrain choices that respond to the diverse mobility needs of Indian customers.”
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