Kia Motors has reached the 1 lakh units sales milestone in India. The car maker has accomplished this in just 11 months, making it the fastest car manufacturer in India to do so.
Kia started its innings in India with the Seltos SUV that was launched in August 2019. So far 97,745 units of the Seltos have been sold. The second model from Kia was the Carnival that was launched in February this year at the Auto Expo 2020. So far Kia has sold 3,614 units of the MPV.
During the month of June, Kia Motors India also launched the refreshed Seltos loaded with 10 new additional features along with 50+ UVO connected car features.
Kia is all to add a third model to its India portfolio with Sonet compact SUV. The Sonet will make its global premiere on 7th August 2020 followed by the market launch in India during the festive season.
Mr. Kookhyun Shim, MD and CEO, Kia Motors India said, “2019 marked an important year for Kia as we introduced our first car for the Indian market with an aim to become a household name in the country. We are overwhelmed with the response and acceptance that Indian customers have shown towards us. Reaching the one lakh milestone with just two products, in a record eleven-month time, is a testament to our commitment to India. Today marks a proud moment for all of us at Kia Motors India and after the immense success of Seltos and Carnival, we are confident to keep up the positive momentum and lead the Indian automobile industry by addressing the unmet needs and aspirations of the customers with the upcoming Kia Sonet.”
