Kia India's sales in October 2023 were at their fourth-highest monthly level ever, with a 4.41% year-over-year increase to 24,351 units and a 21.62% month-over-month increase. Strong sales during the festive period and increased demand for the recently updated Seltos facelift drove the company's performance.
Kia Seltos sales boost company's performance in October 2023
The Kia Seltos was the best-selling model in Kia India's lineup in October 2023, with sales of 12,362 units, up 26.44% from 9,777 units sold in the same month last year.
The Kia Seltos sold 2,585 more units in October 2023 than in October 2022, claiming a 50.77% share of the company's lineup. This was also a 52.73% increase from the 10,558 units sold in September 2023, representing a volume growth of 1,804 units. The 2023 Kia Seltos was updated in July 2023 with increased passenger comforts and safety features.
The Kia Sonet was the second-best-selling model in Kia India's lineup in October 2023, with sales of 6,493 units, down 14.72% from the 7,614 units sold in October 2022. However, sales were up 30.28% from the 4,984 units sold in September 2023. The Sonet currently commands a 26.66% share of the company's portfolio.
The Kia Carens was the third highest-selling vehicle for Kia in October 2023, with sales of 5,355 units, down 2.26% from the 5,479 units sold in the same month last year. However, sales were up 23.67% from the 4,330 units sold in September 2023.
Kia also sold 141 units of the EV6 in October 2023, down 11 units from October 2022 and 9 units from September 2023. Kia India previously retailed the Carnival full-size MPV, but it has been discontinued due to low demand.
Kia India has sold over 219,700 units in the current calendar year through October 2023. During this period, the company has sold 83,250 Seltos units, 73,333 Sonet units, and 60,817 Carens MPV units. Kia India's upcoming launch is the Sonet facelift, which has been spotted with various feature updates.