Kia Crosses 15 Lakh Production Mark In India

Kia India proudly announces the rollout of its 1.5 millionth 'Make in India' vehicle from its Anantapur facility. Managing Director Gwanggu Lee expressed gratitude for customer trust as they celebrated this milestone, from the initial Seltos to the 1.5 millionth Carens. Kia's Anantapur plant, a key export hub, has significantly contributed to their success since entering the Indian market in 2019. The company also revealed the launch of a new Carens avatar on May 8, 2025.

Kia Crosses 15 Lakh Production Mark In India

South Korean automaker, Kia recently announced that it has rolled out its 1.5 millionth vehicle from its manufacturing facility in Anantapur.
On the occasion, Gwanggu Lee, Managing Director and CEO, Kia India, said, “Rolling out our 1.5 millionth 'Make in India' vehicle is a proud and emotional moment for Kia India and every partner who has been a part of this journey. From the very first Seltos to the 1.5 millionth Carens today, each car stands as a testament to the trust, love, and support of our customers and partners. We are deeply grateful for this association and look forward to continuing our pursuit of automotive excellence.”
Kia India has expanded its product portfolio to cater to diverse market segments. Earlier this year, the company introduced the Syros, a compact SUV.
Since its entry into the Indian market with the launch of the Seltos in August 2019, Kia has focused on manufacturing, technology, and customer-centric innovation, Kia India’s Anantapur plant has played a critical role in the company’s success story. Spanning 536 acres, the facility is one of the advanced automotive plants in the country and serves as an export hub, with vehicles shipped to over 90 countries worldwide.
The Kia facility at Anantapur has manufactured over 700,668 units (46.7%) of Seltos, followed by 519,064 units (34.6%) of the Sonet, 241,582 units (16.1%) of the Carens, 23,036 units (1.5%) of the Syros and 16,172 units (1.1%) of the Carnival. Adding to the milestone, the company announced the launch of the new avatar of Carens on May 8, 2025.

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