Kia India has expanded its presence in the premium SUV segment with the introduction of the Sorento, which recorded 1,739 units dispatched to dealerships in September 2026. The model ranked as the company’s fifth best-selling vehicle for the month, following its official launch on September 4. Kia had also dispatched 365 units to dealerships in August ahead of the launch.
With these figures, the Sorento’s cumulative wholesale total reached 2,104 units. Its arrival coincided with Kia India’s strongest monthly sales performance since the company entered the Indian market in 2019.
The Kia Sorento is priced between ₹27.99 lakh and ₹40.39 lakh, ex-showroom. It is available with two powertrain options: a 1.6-litre turbo-petrol strong hybrid and a 2.2-litre turbocharged diesel engine.
Kia Sorento Engine Options, Features and Safety
The hybrid powertrain combines a 180hp petrol engine producing 265Nm of torque with a 65hp electric motor generating 264Nm. The diesel version delivers 193hp and 442Nm of torque.
Kia offers the Sorento in six-seat and seven-seat configurations, targeting customers looking for a premium family SUV. Its rivals in India include the Jeep Meridian, Skoda Kodiaq and Volkswagen Tayron.
The SUV comes with a range of comfort and technology features, including two 12.3-inch displays for the infotainment system and digital instrument cluster. Other equipment includes a head-up display, panoramic sunroof, powered tailgate and ventilated front seats.
In the six-seat version, the second row features captain seats with ventilation for added passenger comfort.
Safety equipment includes 10 airbags, a 360-degree camera, dual dashboard cameras and Level 2+ advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
Kia India Records Its Highest-Ever Monthly Sales in September
Kia India dispatched 32,017 vehicles to dealerships in September 2026, marking its highest monthly wholesale figure since entering the country. Sales increased by 41% compared with September last year, and the company crossed the 30,000-unit monthly mark for the first time.
Its previous monthly wholesale record was 29,556 units, achieved in October 2025 following the introduction of GST 2.0 rate reductions.
Between April and September 2026, the first half of FY2027, Kia India recorded total wholesales of 1,68,683 units. This represented a 29% increase year-on-year.
The company also reported 89,259 units during the second quarter of FY2027, up 39% from the corresponding period a year earlier and 12% higher than the preceding quarter.
Kia Seltos and Sonet Lead Sales in FY2027
The Kia Seltos remained the company’s biggest contributor during the first six months of FY2027, recording wholesales of 67,667 units. This was a 99% increase compared with the same period last year, with the SUV accounting for approximately 40% of Kia India’s total wholesale volume.
The Kia Sonet ranked next, with 56,929 units dispatched between April and September. Its sales grew by 21% year-on-year, contributing around 34% of the company’s overall wholesales.
Meanwhile, the Carens range, which includes the Carens, Carens Clavis and Clavis EV, recorded combined wholesales of 34,284 units. This marked an 18% decline compared with the corresponding period of the previous financial year.
With the Sorento joining its portfolio, Kia has broadened its offering in the premium SUV category while continuing to report growth in its overall Indian sales.
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