• Records best-ever July wholesale volume since inception
  • YTD sales at 191,949 units, registering 16.8% growth
  • Newly launched Syros EV receives tremendous responses from the buyers
  • Continued momentum driven by Seltos and Sonet, supported by sustained demand for Carens Clavis, Clavis EV and MY26 Syros

Mumbai, India : Kia India, one of the country’s leading mass-premium automakers, today announced wholesale dispatches of 28,200 units in July 2026, registering a robust 27.4% year-on-year growth compared to 22,135 units in July 2025. This marks Kia India’s best-ever July wholesale performance since its inception.

Further building on the company’s strongest-ever first-half (H1) performance, Kia India recorded cumulative year-to-date (YTD) wholesale dispatches of 191,949 units during the January-July 2026 period. This reflects a healthy 16.8% growth over 164,274 units dispatched during the corresponding period last year.

“Our best-ever July wholesale performance reflects the continued trust of our customers and the strong acceptance of Kia’s diverse product portfolio. Building on our record H1 performance, we have maintained healthy momentum across key segments. Led by the strong performance of the Seltos and Sonet, we have seen healthy demand across Carens Clavis and MY26 Syros. Meanwhile, the Carens Clavis EV continues to strengthen our presence in the electric mobility space,” said Mr. Atul Sood, Senior Vice President – Sales & Marketing, Kia India. “We are delighted by the customer response to the newly launched Syros EV. Its segment-leading range, advanced technology, industry-leading ownership benefits and expanding EV ecosystem reflect our commitment to delivering practical and future-ready mobility solutions for Indian customers. We remain focused on strengthening our product portfolio and enhancing the ownership experience as we continue our growth journey,” he further added.

The strong performance was driven by sustained customer demand across Kia India’s diverse product portfolio. The Seltos continued to be the company’s volume driver, consistently averaging over 10,000-unit sales every month since launch in January. Seltos and Sonet have been driving company’s growth momentum and growing at the pace of 75.7% and 34.5% YTD respectively.

Carens and Clavis played a significant role in sustaining the company’s growth momentum by addressing the evolving mobility needs of modern families while appealing to lifestyle-focused customers, thereby strengthening Kia’s footprint across multiple segments. Complementing this momentum, the MY26 Kia Syros has garnered strong customer interest, underpinned by its enhanced value proposition, improved accessibility, and compelling product offering. The Carens Clavis EV has also continued to witness positive customer response, further accelerating Kia India’s growing presence in the electric mobility space.

Building on this momentum, Kia India recently introduced the Syros EV, its second Made-in-India mass-market electric SUV and the first in its segment to offer a range of over 500 km. The model has received an encouraging response from customers with strong initial bookings, reaffirming growing consumer confidence in Kia’s electric mobility offerings. Equipped with a segment-best 526 km ARAI-certified driving range, best-in-segment 171 PS power output, 39-minute DC fast charging (10–80%), Level 2 ADAS with best-in-segment 16 autonomous functions, a 30-inch Trinity Panoramic Display, and comprehensive ownership solutions like industry best Assured Buyback, BaaS and Lifetime Battery Warranty backed by Kia’s expanding EV ecosystem, the Syros EV is designed to make electric mobility more accessible, convenient and confidence-inspiring for Indian customers.

Looking ahead, Kia India remains focused on strengthening its ICE and EV portfolio through continuous innovation, expanding its nationwide sales, service and Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) network, and enhancing its sustainable mobility ecosystem.

Kia India’s strong nationwide footprint spanning 905 touchpoints across 412 cities, enhances brand accessibility for customers to its sales, service and ownership support across both urban and emerging markets.  This is further complemented by 135 Certified Pre-Owned outlets, enabling instant payments, seamless exchanges and a hassle-free ownership experience for customers.