Kia India Posts Record September Sales on Seltos Surge

Kia recorded 32,017 units in September 2026, a 41.04% increase from 22,700 units in September 2025. This marked the highest monthly sales for Kia India to date. Sales rose 10.24% from August 2026’s 29,042 units. Five of the six models listed showed sequential growth, with Carnival being the sole exception. The brand’s July-September tally reached 89,259 units, up 38.51% from 64,443 units in the same period last year.

Seltos Leads September Volume

Seltos remained Kia’s top performer with 12,593 units sold in September, more than doubling its 5,816-unit September 2025 figure. The model achieved 116.52% year-on-year growth and accounted for 39.33% of Kia’s September sales. Its 7.49% increase from August’s 11,716 units demonstrated strong demand. The model contributed 6,777 units to Kia’s overall year-on-year growth of 9,317 units.

Sonet followed with 9,493 units, registering 5.24% growth over 9,020 units in September 2025. Sales rose 4.92% from August’s 9,048 units, capturing 29.65% of September volumes. Together, Seltos and Sonet accounted for nearly 69% of Kia’s monthly sales. The new-gen Sonet is undergoing testing and is slated for launch next year.

Other Models Show Mixed Results

Carens Clavis ranked third with 6,319 units, down 13.89% from 7,338 units in September 2025 but up 3.71% from August’s 6,093 units. It contributed 19.74% of September’s total sales. Syros ICE and EV combined for 1,848 units, a 297.42% surge from 465 units in September 2025. Volumes rose 6.08% from August’s 1,742 units after the EV variant launched in July.

Sorento added 1,739 units in September, its first full month of sales since production began on August 20. This accounted for approximately 46% of Kia’s month-on-month volume gain of 3,675 units. Carnival sales plummeted to 25 units from 61 units in September 2025, a 59.02% drop, and fell 67.95% from August’s 78 units. Kia has opened bookings for the upcoming hybrid version.

Quarterly Performance Highlights

For Q3 2026, Kia sold 89,259 units, a 38.51% increase from 64,443 units in Q3 2025. Seltos dominated with 36,850 units, up 123.16% from 16,513 units in Q3 2025, contributing 20,337 units or nearly 82% of Kia’s quarterly growth. It held a 41.28% share of Q3 sales. Sonet recorded 27,454 units, growing 12.57% from 24,388 units in Q3 2024, contributing 30.76% of quarterly volumes.

Carens Clavis volumes declined to 17,764 units, down 18.37% from 21,762 units in Q3 2025, though retaining 19.90% of sales. Syros surged to 4,893 units, a 204.48% increase from 1,607 units in Q3 2025. Sorento added 2,104 units during the quarter, while Carnival rose to 194 units, up 12.14% from 173 units in Q3 2024.