Kia debuted in the Indian market with the launch of Seltos 4.2m to 4.4m SUV. Soon after that, Kia India stepped into the mass market B SUV segment with the launch of Sonet. With Sonet, Kia India’s fortunes strengthened further and it emerged as one of the company’s highest volume generators. A momentum so strong, Sonet is currently Kia’s best-seller in India.
Being the brand’s best-selling vehicle in India, Sonet has just crossed a major sales milestone in the country. Kia Sonet has just crossed 5 lakh sales milestone, which is a major achievement for the company. Let’s take a closer look.
Kia Sonet Sales Crossed 5 Lakh Units Milestone
Reflecting the modern aspirations of Indian SUV buyers, Kia Sonet has captivated a sizable chunk of B SUV segment. Sonet has now joined the prestigious 5 lakh units club as it crossed 5 lakh units sales milestone since launch. With a combination of factors working in its favour, Sonet has emerged as one of India’s most desirable SUVs.
Some of the factors which led to this success include striking design, attractive interiors, excellent packaging, dynamic performance, frugal engines, everyday practicality, affordability and more. With time, Sonet has evolved to meet evolving customer aspirations and has struck relevance among India’s SUV buyers.
Kia Sonet competes in one of India’s most contested segments, which is the B SUV space. Sonet currently accounts for around 35% of Kia India’s total domestic sales. Sonet is also a global model and Kia has exported more than 1 lakh Sonets across 70 markets. Some recipient markets include MEA, Central and South America, Mexico and APAC region.
Powering the Kia Sonet are two Petrol and one Diesel engine options – a 1.2L 4-cyl NA Petrol engine, a 1.0L 3-cylinder Turbo Petrol engine and a 1.5L 4-cylinder Turbo Diesel engine. Diverse gearbox options include Manual, Clutchless iMT, DCT and a good ol’ Torque Converter, depending on the engine chosen.
Statement from Kia India
Celebrating the landmark achievement, Mr. Sunhack Park, Chief Sales Officer, Kia India, said, “Crossing the 5 lakhs sales milestone for the Sonet is a moment of pride for all of us at Kia India. Every Sonet sold represents a customer who believed in Kia and this is a powerful endorsement of the trust Indian buyers have shown us.
This journey reinforces how our focus on delivering meaningful design, advanced technology, and dependable performance has resonated with buyers across the country. We remain deeply grateful to our customers for being integral to this success.”
