Kia Sales Analysis – February 2026
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Kia recorded total dispatches of 27,610 units in February 2026, registering a 10% year-on-year growth compared to 25,026 units sold in February 2025. On a month-on-month basis, sales remained almost flat compared to 27,603 units sold in January 2026.
Kia’s February performance was largely driven by strong demand for the Seltos, Sonet and Carens, while a few models such as the Carnival saw a sharp decline in yearly sales.
Kia Model-Wise Sales Breakdown – February 2026

Seltos Remains Kia’s Top-Selling Model
Kia's New Seltos continued to lead Kia’s lineup with 10,308 units sold in February 2026.
Feb 2026:Â 10,308 units
Feb 2025:Â 6,446 units
YoY Growth:Â 60%
However, sales declined slightly month-on-month:
Jan 2026:Â 10,639 units
MoM Change:Â -3%
The Seltos continues to be one of the most popular SUVs in the Indian market.
Sonet Shows Strong Growth
Kia Sonet recorded 9,750 units in February 2026.
Feb 2025:Â 7,598 units
YoY Growth:Â 28%
Month-on-month numbers saw a slight decline:
Jan 2026:Â 10,998 units
MoM Growth:Â -11%
Despite the dip, Sonet remains Kia’s second-largest contributor to sales.
Carens Maintains Strong Momentum
Kia Carens delivered 6,815 units in February 2026.
Feb 2025:Â 5,318 units
YoY Growth:Â 28%
Month-on-month sales improved significantly:
Jan 2026:Â 5,633 units
MoM Growth:Â 21%
The Carens continues to perform strongly in the family MPV segment.
Syros Witnesses Sharp YoY Decline
Kia Syros saw a significant decline compared to last year.
Feb 2026:Â 662 units
Feb 2025:Â 5,425 units
YoY Growth:Â -88%
However, month-on-month demand improved sharply:
Jan 2026:Â 275 units
MoM Growth:Â 141%
Kia Sales Performance Summary
Category | Units |
February 2026 Sales | 27,610 units |
February 2025 Sales | 25,026 units |
YoY Growth | +10% |
January 2026 Sales | 27,603 units |
MoM Growth | 0% |
Key Highlights
Seltos leads Kia’s sales with over 10,300 units and the New Generation Seltos proves to be well accepted among buyers.
Sonet and Carens continue strong performance in their segments.
Carens records strong month-on-month growth of 21%.
Syros sees sharp YoY decline but strong monthly recovery.
Carnival luxury MPV volumes remain limited.
Conclusion
Kia posted steady growth in February 2026, with SUVs continuing to dominate the brand’s sales mix. The Seltos, Sonet and Carens together account for the majority of Kia’s monthly volumes. While a few niche models saw declines, Kia’s core SUV lineup continues to drive growth in the Indian market.
