Kia India posts record October dispatches of 33,462 units

Kia India said on Saturday it dispatched 33,462 vehicles from its factory in October 2026, its highest monthly figure since it entered the Indian market. The company said the total was up 13.2% from the 29,556 units it dispatched in October 2025.

The October figure also beat September's record of 32,017 units by 4.5%. It is the second month in a row that Kia India has set a new monthly high. Figures for the period were published on 1 November 2026.

Seltos and Sonet lead growth

The Seltos drove much of the growth, with more than 13,000 units dispatched in October. The Sonet also contributed to the total. Alternative fuel models added to the figures. CNG versions of the Carens and Carens Clavis made up nearly 10% of monthly dispatches. Electric vehicle shipments rose 31% over September, helped by the Syros EV and Carens Clavis EV.

Kia India said the January to October period saw 286,470 units dispatched, a rise of 21.3% over the same ten months of 2025. That total is already higher than the 280,286 units the company dispatched across the whole of 2025.

Atul Sood, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Kia India, said the company rode strong festive demand. "We were able to ride the positive festive demand momentum, supported by the strong performance of our established models and the encouraging response to our newer offerings, driving the overall growth," he said.

What this means for buyers

For buyers in India, the figures point to strong demand for Kia's mid-size SUVs and the Carens family during the festive season. Dispatches are factory shipments to dealers, not retail sales to customers, so the numbers do not show how many cars were bought by owners. Kia India has not said how many of the October dispatches were EVs or CNG vehicles beyond the shares given above, or how long waiting periods now are for the Seltos or Syros EV.