Kia Beat Tata Motors to Become 3rd largest Carmaker in India, Only Behind Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai

Kia Motors India, the nation’s youngest vehicle producer, registered record-high gross sales of 15,644 items for the month of February 2020, turning into third largest automobile producer within the nation. While Seltos continues to dominate the SUV section in India with 14,024 items, the newly launched Carnival additionally witnessed a powerful buyer response with 1,620 unit gross sales. While the general gross sales of passenger autos in February 2020 declined by 4.Four per cent compared to January 2020, Kia Motors India witnessed a development of 1.three per cent.

Commenting on the document gross sales registered by Kia, Kookhyun Shim, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Kia Motors India mentioned: “I’m extraordinarily delighted with the response and acceptance Indian clients have given us. Our newest providing the Carnival has been acquired effectively and this has helped including to our gross sales numbers. This not solely testifies the standard, reliability and design prowess of our autos but in addition provides a touch that India is evolving and Indian clients now don’t simply settle however go for higher product choices. It’s a proud second for all of us at Kia Motors India who’ve labored diligently to attain this feat. With upcoming new compact SUV, Sonet launch slated for the second half of the 12 months, I’m assured that we are going to proceed to hold this momentum through-out this 12 months”.

Kia globally unveiled its compact SUV concept ‘Sonet’ and launched its luxurious and premium MPV Carnival on the Auto Expo 2020. Kia might be launching Sonet later this 12 months with many first-in-class options, specifically crafted for the Indian customers.