August 2021 sales: Kia India clocks 16,750 units

The Seltos became the highest contributing model with 8,619 units, the Carnival posted sales of 379 units, and the Sonet remained consistent in its performance with 7,752 dispatches this month.

Kia India clocked healthy sales of 16,750 units in August 2021, consolidating its position among the top-five selling carmakers list. The company registered almost 55 per cent Y-o-Y growth over the same period last year, indicating improved pre-festive consumer sentiment. The Seltos became the highest contributing model with 8,619 units, the Carnival posted sales of 379 units, and the Sonet remained consistent in its performance with 7,752 dispatches this month. Tae-Jin Park, Executive Director and Chief Sales and Business Strategy Officer, Kia India said, “In CY2021, we have sold almost 1.3 lakh vehicles till now, with an average of over 16,000 vehicles per month. With the festive season around the corner, we are anticipating a further rise in this number. To cater to the pent-up and upcoming demand for our vehicles, we are taking appropriate measures to enhance the production output.”