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Kia Sorento Records 1,739 Units in First Month on Sale in India
Kia India achieved impressive sales for the new Sorento SUV, selling 1,739 units in September 2026, its first full month after launch. Total wholesales reached 2,104 units, including pre-launch dispatches.
Updated Oct 21, 2026, 10:23 AM IST
Kia Sorento Records 1,739 Units in First Month on Sale in India
Kia India has recorded a strong start for the new Sorento SUV, with 1,739 units sold to dealers in September 2026, its first full month on sale. Launched on September 4, the SUV became the company's fifth best-selling model during the month. Including 365 units dispatched to dealers in August ahead of its launch, the Sorento's total domestic wholesales have reached 2,104 units.
Key Highlights:
Kia Sorento recorded 1,739 units in domestic wholesales in September 2026, its first month on sale.- The SUV's total wholesales reached 2,104 units, including 365 units dispatched to dealers in August.
Kia India reported record monthly wholesales of 32,017 units in September, up 41% year on year.- The Sorento is priced between Rs 27.99 lakh and Rs 40.39 lakh (ex-showroom) and is offered with hybrid and diesel powertrains.
The SUV's initial performance comes as Kia India reports its highest-ever monthly wholesales since entering the Indian market in 2019. The company recorded 32,017 units in September, marking a 41% increase compared to the same month last year.
Kia Sorento: Price and Engine Options
The Kia Sorento is priced between Rs 27.99 lakh and Rs 40.39 lakh (ex-showroom). It is available with two engine options: a 1.6-litre turbo-petrol strong-hybrid powertrain and a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine. The strong-hybrid setup combines a 180hp petrol engine producing 265Nm of torque with a 65hp electric motor generating 264Nm. The diesel engine produces 193hp and 442Nm of torque. The SUV is available in six-seat and seven-seat configurations, giving buyers the option to choose a cabin layout based on their requirements.
Kia Sorento: Features and Safety
The Sorento comes equipped with a range of comfort and technology features. These include dual 12.3-inch displays, a head-up display, ventilated front seats, a powered tailgate and a panoramic sunroof. The six-seat version gets second-row captain seats with ventilation. On the safety front, the SUV features 10 airbags, a 360-degree camera, dual dashcams and Level 2+ Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).
The Kia Sorento competes with models such as the Jeep Meridian, Skoda Kodiaq and Volkswagen Tayron in India's premium SUV segment.
Kia India Sales Grow 29% in H1 FY2027
Kia India recorded total wholesales of 1,68,683 units between April and September 2026, registering a 29% year-on-year increase. In the July-September quarter, the company's wholesales rose 39% year on year to 89,259 units. Sales during the quarter were also 12% higher than the 79,424 units recorded in the first quarter of FY2027.
September marked a new monthly sales record for the carmaker, surpassing its previous high of 29,556 units recorded in October 2025, following the implementation of GST 2.0 rate cuts.
Kia Seltos Leads Sales, Sonet Ranks Second
The Kia Seltos was the company's best-selling model during the first half of FY2027, recording 67,667 units. Sales of the SUV increased 99% year on year, and it accounted for around 40% of Kia India's total wholesales during the period.
The Kia Sonet ranked second, with 56,929 units sold, representing a 21% increase compared to the corresponding period last year. It contributed around 34% of the company's total wholesales.
Meanwhile, the Carens range, which includes the Carens, Carens Clavis and Clavis EV, recorded combined wholesales of 34,284 units during the six-month period, down 18% year on year.
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