
Kia India reported 18,766 units sales in May 2023 with 0.26% growth over the same period last year!
Kia India reported cumulative domestic sales of May 2023 and it’s done 18,766 units which is up by 0.26% from the 18,718 units in May 2022.
Kia India May 2023 Sales
Models | May 2023 | Against May 2022 | Difference in Units | Difference in % |
---|---|---|---|---|
Kia Sonet | 8,251 | 7,899 | 352 | +4.45% |
Kia Carens | 6,367 | 4,612 | 1,755 | +38.05% |
Kia Seltos | 4,065 | 5,953 | -1,888 | -31.71% |
Kia EV6 | 83 | 15 | 68 | +453.33% |
Kia Carnival | – | 239 | -239 | – |
Total | 18,766 | 18,718 | 48 | +0.26% |
Kia India recorded 18,766 units sales in May 2023 finishing at sixth position on the overall manufacturer’s sales table. Only 4 models were sold in May 2023 and they’re – Sonet, Carens, Seltos, and EV6. No one opted for the Carnival as it could be due to it not having any recent update. However, Kia had showcased the Kia KA4 at the Auto Expo held in January 2023, which is basically a next-gen update for the Carnival for Indian customers. It’s due to launch sometime in 2024 with some amazing features.
The Sonet was sold the most for Kia in May 2023 with sales of 8,251 units which is 4.45% up from the 7,899 units in May 2022 with volume growth by 352 units. The Sonet is due for an facelift and is likely to get that update before the end of this year with few new features and new exterior and interior look.
Up next is the Kia Carens at 2nd most sold Kia model in May 2023 with sales of 6,367 units which is up by 38.05% over the 4,612 units in May 2022 with volume growth by 1,755 units. Kia was spotted testing the Carens facelift in India and according to reports, Kia is testing Carens with ADAS and some new features to take on the Innova HyCross, Maruti Engage, Tata Safari, etc. It is supposed in launch in 2024 or if possible before the end of this year.
Then at the 3rd position is the mid-size SUV, Kia Seltos, with dip in sales from 5,953 units in May 2022 to 4,065 units in May 2023 with decline in sales by 31.71% year-on-year with volume de-growth by 1,888 units. Kia will be revealing the Seltos facelift for the Indian market in July 2023 and will bring big changes in the facelift, like the exterior and interior change, new features, and most importantly, ADAS! Lastly, the Kia’s all electric performance SUV, EV6, had finally launched in India last year with sales of 83 units in May 2023 over the 15 units in May 2022 resulting in 453.33% year-on-year growth, and volume growth by 68 units.