Kia is one of India’s best-selling car brands. Like its parent brand, Hyundai, the Korean carmaker is known for offering refined cars at affordable prices. Continuing its strong sales performance in August 2026, Kia sold 29,042 units, as the Kia Seltos held on to the title of the best-selling Kia car. Here is a look at the top-selling Kia cars and how the Kia Seltos outsold every other Kia car.
Why is the Kia Seltos the Best-Selling Kia Car in August 2026?
The latest Seltos is still quite a fresh offering for buyers, as Kia launched the second-generation Kia Seltos in January 2026. With the new Seltos, Kia addressed a key drawback of the Seltos: insufficient rear-seat space. The new Seltos is much larger and significantly more spacious than its predecessor. In fact, the new Seltos is one of the most spacious cars in the segment, and as a Korean SUV, it embodies all the characteristics that have made its sibling, the Hyundai Creta, the segment leader. Overall, today, the Seltos is a car hard to fault, and as a result, its sales have seen significant growth, so much so that it went on to beat the Kia Sonet once again to become the best-selling Kia car in August 2026.
Best Selling Kia Cars in August 2026
| Model | Units Sold in August 2026 | Units Sold in August 2025 | Y-O-Y Growth |
| Kia Seltos | 11,716 | 4,687 | 150% |
| Kia Sonet | 9,048 | 7,741 | 17% |
| Kia Carens | 6,093 | 6,822 | -11% |
| Kia Syros | 1,742 | 308 | 466% |
| Kia Sorento | 365 | ||
| Kia Carnival | 78 | 50 | 56% |
Kia Seltos
The Kia Seltos sold 11,716 units in August 2026, up 150 per cent year on year.
Kia Seltos Specifications
- Engine: 1.5 litre petrol engine | 1.5 litre turbo petrol engine | 1.5-litre turbo diesel engine
- Transmission: 6-speed MT, CVT, 7-speed DCT, & 6-speed AT
- Mileage: 17.7 km/l for petrol & 21.8 km/l for diesel
- Airbags: 6 airbags as standard
- Fuel Type: Petrol & Diesel
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Body Type: Mid-size SUV
Kia Sonet
The Kia Sonet sold 9,048 units in August 2026, up 17 per cent from the 7,741 units it sold in the same month last year. As a feature-rich compact SUV with premium interiors and refined powertrains, the Sonet is a compelling car in its segment.
Kia Sonet Specifications
- Engine: 1-litre turbo-petrol engine, 1.2-litre petrol engine, and 1.5-litre diesel engine
- Transmission: 5-speed MT, 6-speed MT, 6-speed iMT, 6-speed AT, and 7-speed DCT
- Mileage: Up to 18.2 km/l (petrol) and up to 24.1 km/l (diesel)
- Airbags: Six airbags
- Fuel Type: Petrol and Diesel
- Body Type: Compact SUV
- Seating Capacity: 5
Kia Carens
Selling 6,093 units in August 2026, Kia Carens saw an 11 per cent decline in its year-on-year sales. The Kia Carens is a capable and affordable alternative to the Toyota Innova.
At the same time, the success of the Kia Carens Clavis, a more premium version of the Carens, is also adding significantly to Carens sales.
The Korean carmaker has also launched the electric version of the Carens Clavis, the Kia Carens Clavis EV.
Kia Carens Specifications
- Engine: 1.5 litre petrol engine | 1.5 litre turbo petrol engine (Clavis) | 1.4-litre turbo petrol engine | 1.5-litre turbo diesel engine
- Battery (Clavis EV): 42 kWh and 51.4 kWh
- Transmission: 6-speed MT, 7-speed DCT, & 6-speed AT
- Mileage: 16 km/l (petrol), 21.30 km/l (diesel), 22 km/kg (CNG)
- Range (Clavis EV): 404 km and 490 km
- Airbags: 6 airbags as standard
- Fuel Type: Petrol, Diesel, Electric, CNG
- Seating Capacity: 6 & 7
- Body Type: MUV
Kia Syros
The Kia Syros sold 1,742 units in August 2026, up 466 per cent year on year. The Syros has not been successful, even though it is a great value-for-money offering. Slotted between the Kia Sonet and the Kia Seltos, the Kia Syros is more modern than both and, in typical Kia fashion, packs plenty of tech perks. Meanwhile, the Syros has earned a 5-star rating in the Bharat NCAP safety test and is among the safest cars in India.
Recently, Kia has launched the Kia Syros EV, which shares its battery packs with the Hyundai Creta Electric.
Kia Syros Specifications
- Engine: 1-litre turbo-petrol engine and 1.5-litre diesel engine
- Battery (EV): 42 kWh & 51.4 kWh
- Transmission: 6-speed MT, 6-speed AT, and 7-speed DCT
- Mileage: Up to 18.2 km/l (petrol) and up to 20.75 km/l (diesel)
- Range (EV): 443 – 526 km
- Airbags: Six airbags
- Fuel Type: Petrol and Diesel
- Body Type: Compact SUV
- Seating Capacity: 5
Kia Sorento
Kia’s new flagship offering, Kia Sorento, sold 365 units in August 2026. The Sorento is a premium 6- or 7-seater SUV and a worthy alternative to SUVs like the Jeep Meridian, Skoda Kodiaq, and Volkswagen Tayron.
Kia Sorento Specifications
- Engine: 1.6-litre Strong-hybrid turbo-petrol engine and 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine
- Transmission: 6-speed AT and 8-speed DCT automatic
- Mileage: Up to 20 km/l (petrol) and up to 17 km/l (diesel)
- Airbags: Ten airbags
- Fuel Type: Petrol and Diesel
- Body Type: 6-or 7-seater SUV
- Seating Capacity: 6 or 7
Kia Carnival
The Kia Carnival premium MUV sold 78 units in August 2026, marking a 56 per cent year-on-year sales growth. These are impressive sales figures for a car priced at Rs 59.65 lakh (ex-showroom). The Carnival offers high-end comfort in its lounge-like cabin, which features seven seats: two captain seats in the middle row and a bench seat in the last row.
Kia Carnival Specifications
- Engine: 2.2-litre turbo diesel engine
- Transmission: 8-speed torque converter automatic
- Mileage: 14.85 km/l
- Airbags: Six airbags
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Body Type: MUV
- Seating Capacity: 7
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