Kia India Sales Analysis – May 2026
- Team Autopunditz
- Jun 10
- 2 min read
Kia India recorded 27,586 units in domestic sales in May 2026, registering a healthy 24% year-on-year growth compared to 22,315 units in May 2025. On a month-on-month basis, Kia grew marginally by 1%, as sales stood at 27,286 units in April 2026.
The brand’s performance was led by the Seltos, while the Sonet continued to remain a strong volume contributor. The Carens also posted impressive growth, helping Kia maintain momentum in the highly competitive Indian passenger vehicle market.
Kia India Model-wise Sales – May 2026
Model | May 2026 | May 2025 | YoY Growth | Apr 2026 | MoM Growth |
Seltos | 10,597 | 6,082 | 74% | 10,566 | 0% |
Sonet | 9,707 | 8,054 | 21% | 10,537 | -8% |
Carens | 6,208 | 4,524 | 37% | 5,465 | 14% |
Syros | 961 | 3,611 | -73% | 554 | 73% |
Carnival | 113 | 44 | 157% | 164 | -31% |
Total | 27,586 | 22,315 | 24% | 27,286 | 1% |
Seltos was the company’s highest-selling model in May 2026 with 10,597 units. The SUV posted a strong 74% YoY growth over the 6,082 units sold in May 2025.
Month-on-month, the Seltos remained almost flat, with sales inching up from 10,566 units in April 2026 to 10,597 units in May 2026. This indicates steady demand for the mid-size SUV and reinforces its role as Kia’s biggest volume driver in India.
Sonet sold 9,707 units in May 2026, making it the second-largest contributor to Kia’s monthly volumes. Compared to 8,054 units in May 2025, the Sonet grew by 21% YoY.
Carens delivered a notable performance with 6,208 units in May 2026. This was a 37% increase over the 4,524 units sold in May 2025.
Syros recorded 961 units in May 2026, down sharply by 73% YoY from 3,611 units in May 2025. This made it the only Kia model in the list with a major year-on-year decline.
Carnival sold 113 units in May 2026, up 157% YoY from a low base of 44 units in May 2025. However, compared to 164 units in April 2026, sales declined by 31% MoM.
Seltos contributed around 38% of Kia’s total sales, followed by the Sonet at nearly 35%. The Carens accounted for about 23%, while the Syros and Carnival together formed a small portion of the overall mix.
Key Highlights
Kia India’s May 2026 sales grew 24% YoY, indicating strong improvement over last year. The Seltos was the top-selling Kia model, with over 10,500 units, while the Sonet and Carens continued to deliver meaningful volumes.
The brand’s MoM growth was muted at 1%, suggesting a largely stable performance compared to April 2026. The biggest positive movement came from the Carens and Syros, while the Sonet and Carnival saw month-on-month declines.
