Kia India sells 33,462 vehicles in October, a second straight monthly record

Kia India set a new sales record in October 2026, selling 33,462 vehicles in a single month. The figure was 29,556 units in October 2025, which means sales grew 13.22% year on year.

The company also surpassed the record of 32,017 units set in September 2026, making it the second consecutive month in which Kia has beaten its own record.

The Kia Seltos played a major part in the result. Sales of the midsize SUV crossed 13,000 units. Since its new generation was launched in January 2026, the Seltos has averaged more than 10,000 units a month. A strong hybrid variant of the SUV is likely to arrive next year. The compact SUV Sonet also contributed well to the company's sales.

The CNG variants of the Kia Carens and Carens Clavis also drew a good response. They accounted for about 10% of total sales in October.

The company's electric vehicle business also recorded its best monthly sales so far in October. EV sales rose 31% over September. The new Syros EV and the Carens Clavis EV gave a push to electric vehicle sales.

In the 10 months from January to October 2026, Kia has sold 2,86,470 vehicles in total. In the same period last year about 2,36,000 vehicles were sold, and this year's sales are 21.31% higher. The company sold 2,80,286 vehicles in the whole of calendar year 2025, a figure Kia crossed in October itself.

Kia has also entered the premium SUV market with the Sorento. The SUV comes in hybrid and diesel variants and is produced locally at the company's plant in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh.

The company has also expanded its Assured Buyback Programme. Eligible petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles can get up to 75% of resale value, and electric vehicles up to 70%. Battery-as-a-Service and a lifetime battery warranty are also available for eligible EVs. Kia's network has now reached 925 touchpoints and 144 pre-owned outlets across 438 cities.