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 February 2026, Kia sold 27,610 units, as the Kia Seltos outsold the Kia Sonet to grab 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 February 2026?
Kia began the year 2026 with the launch of the second-generation Kia Seltos. With the new Seltos, Kia rectified a key drawback of the Seltos – the lack of sufficient space in the rear seat. The new Seltos is much larger and significantly more spacious than its predecessor. As a matter of 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 a significant growth, so much so that it went on to beat the Kia Sonet to become the best-selling Kia car.
Best Selling Kia Cars in February 2026
| Model | Units Sold in February 2026 | Units Sold in February 2025 | Y-O-Y Growth |
| Kia Seltos | 10,308 | 6,446 | 60% |
| Kia Sonet | 9,750 | 7,598 | 28% |
| Kia Carens | 6,815 | 5,318 | 28% |
| Kia Syros | 662 | 5,425 | -88% |
| Kia Carnival | 75 | 239 | -69% |
Kia Seltos
The Kia Seltos sold 10,308 units in February 2026, seeing a 60 percent growth in its year-on-year sales.
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 9,750 units in February 2026, seeing a 28 percent growth over the 7,598 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 6,815 units in February 2026, Kia Carens saw a 28 percent growth 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, adding greatly to the sales of the Carens is the success of the recently launched Kia Carens Clavis, which is a more premium version of the Kia Carens. The Korean carmaker has also launched the electric version of the Carens Clavis, 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 662 units in February 2026, seeing an 88 percent drop in its year-on-year sales. Syros’s sales have seen a steep decline lately, 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, it packs a lot of technological perks. Meanwhile, the Syros has scored a 5-star rating in the Bharat NCAP safety test and is one of the safest cars in India.
Kia Syros Specifications
- Engine: 1-litre turbo-petrol engine and 1.5-litre diesel engine
- 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)
- Airbags: Six airbags
- Fuel Type: Petrol and Diesel
- Body Type: Compact SUV
- Seating Capacity: 5
Kia Carnival
The Kia Carnival premium MUV sold 75 units in February 2026, seeing a 69 percent decline in its year-on-year sales. All the same, these are impressive sales figures for a car priced at Rs 59.42 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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