Kia Sorento sells 1,739 units in its first month since launch

The Kia Sorento recorded 1,739 units in domestic wholesales in September 2026, its first month on sale after launching on September 4. It was Kia India’s fifth best-selling model that month. Including 365 units dispatched to dealers in August ahead of the launch, the Sorento’s total wholesales stood at 2,104 units.

Kia India recorded its highest-ever monthly wholesales of 32,017 units in September, up 41 percent year on year. This was the first time the company had crossed 30,000 units in a month, surpassing its previous record of 29,556 units in October 2025, which was the first month after the GST 2.0 rate cuts kicked in.

Kia Sorento: All you need to know

The Sorento is priced between Rs 27.99 lakh and Rs 40.39 lakh (ex-showroom). It is offered with a 1.6-litre turbo-petrol strong-hybrid powertrain or a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine. The hybrid setup pairs a 180hp, 265Nm petrol engine with a 65hp, 264Nm electric motor, while the diesel mill produces 193hp and 442Nm.

The SUV is available in six- and seven-seat configurations. Key features include dual 12.3-inch displays, a head-up display, ventilated front seats, a powered tailgate, a panoramic sunroof and second-row captain seats with ventilation. Safety equipment includes 10 airbags, a 360-degree camera, dual dashcams and Level 2+ ADAS.

The Kia Sorento rivals the Jeep Meridian, Skoda Kodiaq and Volkswagen Tayron. 

Kia India sales up 29 percent in H1 FY2027

Kia India recorded wholesales of 1,68,683 units between April and September 2026, a 29 percent year-on-year increase. September wholesales stood at 32,017 units, up 41 percent year on year and the company’s highest monthly total since it entered India in 2019. In Q2 FY2027 (July-September 2026), sales grew 39 percent year on year to 89,259 units and were 12 percent higher than in Q1 FY2027.

The Seltos was Kia’s best-selling model in the first half of FY2027, with 67,667 units, up 99 percent year on year. It accounted for 40 percent of the company’s total wholesales during the period. The Sonet ranked second with 56,929 units, up 21 percent, contributing 34 percent of sales. The Carens range, including the Carens, Carens Clavis and Clavis EV, recorded 34,284 units, down 18 percent year on year.