September 2026 has been very good for Kia India in terms of sales. The company sold a total of 32,017 vehicles this month, which is 41 percent higher than in September 2025. During this time, the company’s recently launched Kia Sorento also grabbed the attention of customers. The SUV sold 1,739 units in September and ranked fifth among the company’s best-selling models.

Kia Sorento was launched in India on 4 September 2026. September was its first sales month after launch. Apart from the sales during this period, the company also shipped 365 units to dealers in August. Thus, including dealer dispatches and August and September sales, the Sorento tally reached 2,104 units. Its ex-showroom price ranges between ₹27.99 lakh to ₹40.39 lakh. This SUV has been introduced targeting customers who want a vehicle with premium features, strong performance and more space.

The Kia Sorento comes in two powertrain options

Customers get a choice of two powertrains in the Kia Sorento. The first is the 1.6-litre turbo-petrol strong-hybrid setup. It has a petrol engine that produces 180hp of power and 265Nm of torque, supported by a 65hp electric motor.

Another option is the 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine. This engine generates 193hp of power and 442Nm of torque. Talking about the seating, the Sorento can be bought in 6 and 7 seat configurations. As for the features, it has two 12.3-inch displays, head-up display, front ventilated seats, powered tailgate and panoramic sunroof. Apart from this, a captain seat with ventilation has also been provided in the second row. For safety, the SUV has features like 10 airbags, 360-degree camera, dual dashcams and Level 2+ ADAS.

Kia India’s sales have increased by 29 percent

Kia India’s sales increased not only in September but also in the first six months of the business year 2027. Between April and September 2026, the company sold a total of 1,68,683 vehicles. Which is 29 percent more than the same period last year. The company’s sales in the second quarter of July to September 2026 were 89,259 units. This is an increase of 39 percent year-on-year and 12 percent over the first quarter.

Seltos became the company’s best selling car

Kia Seltos was the company’s best-selling car in the first half. It sold 67,667 units, which is 99 percent higher than the same period last year. Whereas, Kia Sonet is second with sales of 56,929 units. Its sales increased by 21 percent.

On the other hand, the company sold 34,284 units including the Karens, Karens Clevis and Clevis EV. This combined figure has decreased by 18 percent compared to last year. Overall, Kia India’s sales saw an uptick in September with the Kia Sorento among the company’s five best-selling models in the first month of its launch.

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