Kia Seltos Registers 12,800 Units Of Sales In October 2019

Kia Motors India, has sold 12,800 units of its Seltos SUV in the month of October 2019. Since its launch in the Indian market, the Seltos SUV has been racking up achievements and milestone badges in terms of sales for the brand.

Kia Seltos Sales In India For October 2019: Registers 12,800 Units

Comparing the sales figures from September month, the SUV had registered 7,750 units. Kia Motors has managed to sell 5,050 units more in October, making it the top-selling SUV in the country. Also, a record for sales numbers achieved in a single month for the brand.

Kia Seltos Sales In India For October 2019: Registers 12,800 Units

The company has delivered 2,184 units on a single day across India on Dhanteras, this Diwali. Also, Kia has increased the production numbers, aiming to reduce the waiting time as well.

The company also announced earlier that they will be exporting made-in-India Seltos SUV to the international markets as well. The company will export 30 per cent of the total production from the Chennai Port to other parts of the globe.

Kia Seltos Sales In India For October 2019: Registers 12,800 Units

Kia is offering the Seltos SUV with three BS-VI compliant engine options. This includes, a 1.5-litre petrol, a 1.5-litre diesel, and a 1.4-litre turbo-petrol engine. The 1.5-litre petrol engine produces 115bhp and 250Nm, while the diesel power unit churns out 115bhp and 350Nm of torque. The 1.4-litre turbo-petrol engine produces 138bhp and 242Nm of torque.

Kia Seltos Sales In India For October 2019: Registers 12,800 Units

The transmission options on the Kia Seltos include a standard six-speed manual transmission offered on all engines. Kia is also offering the SUV with a choice of three automatic transmissions — CVT for the 1.5-litre petrol, IVT for the 1.5-litre diesel, and a seven-speed DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) for the 1.4-litre turbo-petrol engine.

Kia Seltos Sales In India For October 2019: Registers 12,800 Units

The Kia Seltos has been nominated for the ‘World Car of the Year 2020' award. The Seltos SUV is offered with more than 15 trim options, and are currently priced between Rs 9.69 lakh and Rs 16.99 lakh, ex-showroom (India).

Kia Seltos Sales In India For October 2019: Registers 12,800 Units

In other news, Kia is gearing up to launch another product to the Indian market. The new model will underpin the Hyundai Venue and has been spied many times testing on the Indian roads — here are more details.

Kia Seltos Sales In India For October 2019: Registers 12,800 Units

Thoughts About The Kia Seltos October Sales Report

Kia has certainly captured the attention and market of the Indian motorists. The Seltos is an excellent SUV with its segment first features and the premium comfort offered to the occupants.

Korean auto manufacturer has managed to overcome the auto slowdown with just one model. What happens when they introduce the next-in-line Carnival MPV, and the upcoming compact-SUV? is yet to be seen.

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Article Published On: Saturday, November 2, 2019, 17:47 [IST]
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