Kia is one of the best-selling car brands in India. Like its parent brand, Hyundai, the Korean carmaker is known for offering refined cars at affordable prices. Continuing its strong sales performance in July 2026, Kia sold 28,200 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 Sonet outsold every other Kia car.
Why is the Kia Seltos the Best-Selling Kia Car in July 2026?
The latest model of the 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 rectified a key drawback of the Seltos – the lack of sufficient 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 July 2026.
Best Selling Kia Cars in July 2026
| Model | Units Sold in July 2026 | Units Sold in July 2025 | Y-O-Y Growth |
| Kia Seltos | 12,541 | 6,010 | 109% |
| Kia Sonet | 8,913 | 7,627 | 17% |
| Kia Carens | 5,352 | 7,602 | -30% |
| Kia Syros | 1,303 | 834 | 56% |
| Kia Carnival | 91 | 62 | 47% |
Kia Seltos
The Kia Seltos sold 12,541 units in July 2026, recording 109 per cent year-on-year sales growth.
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 8,913 units in July 2026, seeing 17 per cent growth over the 7,627 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 5,352 units in July 2026, Kia Carens saw a 30 per cent decline in its year-on-year sales. As a premium 6- or 7-seater MUV, the Kia Carens has proven itself to be a capable and affordable alternative to the Toyota Innova. Moreover, with the space and comfort it offers, the Carens is one of the best seven-seater cars in India. At the same time, greatly adding to Carens sales is the success of the Kia Carens Clavis, a more premium version of the Carens. The Korean carmaker has also launched the electric version of the Carens Clavis, the Kia Carens Clavis EV. Meanwhile, Kia has discontinued most variants of the Kia Carens, leaving only the Premium (O) seven-seater variant.
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 for petrol & 21.30 km/l for diesel
- Range (Clavis EV): 404 km and 490 km
- Airbags: 6 airbags as standard
- Fuel Type: Petrol & Diesel
- Seating Capacity: 6 & 7
- Body Type: MUV
Kia Syros
The Kia Syros sold 1,303 units in July 2026, representing a 56 per cent year-on-year increase in sales. 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 a lot of technological 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 Carnival
The Kia Carnival premium MUV sold 91 units in July 2026, marking a 47 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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