Kia Seltos Crosses 6 Lakh Sales Milestone in India

The Indian division of the South Korean automaker Kia has announced that its Seltos SUV has achieved a new sales milestone in India. Sharing this update Kia India revealed that the Seltos has crossed the 6 lakh units sales mark in the country.

Kia Seltos is a global compact SUV which is quite popular in the Indian market. The Seltos made its global debut in India back in 2018 when it was showcased at the Indian Auto Expo. Following which the Seltos was introduced in the country in mid 2019.

The Seltos came out of the gate with flying colours and it was an instant hit in the market. Customers appreciated its premium interiors, stylish exteriors and feature rich cabin along with the option of multiple engine and transmission options.

The second-generation Seltos was launched in India earlier this year and is currently offered with a starting ex-showroom price tag of Rs 10.99 lakh. The second-gen Seltos is larger than its predecessor and it measures 4,460mm in length, 1,830mm in width, 1,635mm in height and it has a wheelbase spanning 2,690mm. It is available with three engine options - the 1.5L naturally aspirated petrol engine, the 1.5L turbocharged diesel engine and the 1.5L turbocharged petrol engine options.

Sales insight shared by Kia India outlines that top trims of the Seltos account for 29 percent of its sales in the country.

Commenting on this new achievement, Sunhack Park, Chief Sales Officer, Kia India, said, “Crossing 6 lakh sales reflects sustained customer preference for a product that delivers strong fundamentals in design, safety, technology and performance. Seltos expanded expectations in the mid-SUV segment by offering features and configurations that were not widely available at the time of its launch. The consistent uptake across variants, including strong demand for top trims, indicates growing customer confidence in advanced safety systems and connected technologies.”