Khyati Sharma 2026-11-02
Kia cars India has delivered another record-breaking performance in the Indian automobile market, registering its highest-ever monthly wholesale sales of 33,462 units in October 2026. The latest achievement marks the second consecutive month of record sales for the South Korean automaker, supported by strong demand for the Seltos, Sonet and its expanding electric vehicle portfolio.
The company's October 2026 sales increased by 13.22% compared with 29,556 units sold in October 2025. Kia also surpassed its previous monthly record of 32,017 units, achieved in September 2026.
One of the biggest highlights was the performance of the Kia Seltos, which crossed 13,000 units in monthly sales. The company also reported its highest-ever monthly EV sales during October.
Total wholesale sales: 33,462 units
October 2025 sales: 29,556 units
Year-on-year growth: 13.22%
September 2026 sales: 32,017 units
Month-on-month growth: 4.51%
Kia Seltos sales: More than 13,000 units
January–October 2026 sales: 2,86,470 units
EV sales: Highest-ever monthly performance
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Particulars |
Oct-26 |
Oct-25 |
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Total Wholesale Sales |
33,462 |
29,556 |
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Year-on-Year Growth |
0 |
— |
The Kia Seltos remained one of the biggest contributors to the company's overall sales in October 2026. The midsize SUV crossed 13,000 units in monthly sales, strengthening its position in India's competitive SUV segment.
Since the introduction of the latest Seltos in January 2026, the model has maintained average monthly sales of more than 10,000 units.
Its design, feature-rich cabin, technology and multiple powertrain choices continue to attract buyers looking for a premium midsize SUV.
The Seltos has become an important volume driver for Kia India and played a major role in the company's latest monthly sales record.
Alongside the Seltos, the Kia Sonet remained another important contributor to the company's October performance.
The compact SUV competes in one of India's most competitive vehicle segments and attracts buyers through its modern styling, multiple engine options and feature package.
The Seltos and Sonet together continue to provide Kia with a strong presence in India's SUV market.
Electric vehicles were another important highlight of Kia India's October 2026 performance.
The company achieved its highest-ever monthly EV sales, with volumes increasing by 31% compared with September 2026.
The Syros EV and Carens Clavis EV contributed to this performance, reflecting increasing customer interest in Kia's electric vehicle portfolio.
The growing contribution from electric vehicles is helping Kia strengthen its position in India's evolving EV market.
Kia's CNG-powered models also contributed positively to the company's October performance.
The CNG variants of the Carens and Carens Clavis together accounted for close to 10% of Kia India's total sales during the month.
This highlights the growing importance of alternative fuel options among Indian buyers, particularly customers looking for practical family vehicles with potentially lower running costs.
Kia's expanding portfolio across petrol, diesel, CNG, hybrid and electric powertrains gives customers more choices based on their driving requirements.
Another major achievement for Kia India is its cumulative sales performance during the first ten months of 2026.
The company recorded total wholesale sales of 2,86,470 units between January and October 2026, compared with 2,36,138 units during the corresponding period of 2025.
This represents year-on-year growth of 21.31%.
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Sales Period |
Units Sold |
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January–October 2026 |
2,86,470 |
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January–October 2025 |
2,36,138 |
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Full-Year 2025 |
2,80,286 |
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Growth (Jan–Oct) |
0.2131 |
Kia India's latest sales performance reflects strong demand across its established models and newer offerings.
The Seltos continues to attract buyers in the midsize SUV category, while the Sonet strengthens the company's position in the compact SUV segment.
Meanwhile, the Carens and Carens Clavis support demand in the family vehicle segment, with their CNG options adding another powertrain choice.
The company's growing electric vehicle portfolio is also contributing to its performance. The increasing popularity of the Syros EV and Carens Clavis EV indicates that electric mobility is becoming an important part of Kia's India strategy.
Festive-season demand and the wider availability of vehicle choices have further supported the company's October sales.
Kia India has achieved another major milestone by recording 33,462 wholesale units in October 2026, its highest-ever monthly sales since entering the Indian market.
The Seltos crossed 13,000 units, while the Sonet remained an important contributor. The company's record EV performance and growing CNG contribution also demonstrate the increasing diversity of its product portfolio.
With January–October sales already exceeding its full-year 2025 volumes, Kia India is heading towards the final two months of 2026 with strong sales momentum.
