New Delhi, June 13, 2024 — Kia India, a premier car manufacturer, has announced a remarkable achievement of surpassing 250,000 vehicle exports. Since its establishment in 2019, the company has shipped 255,133 units internationally to over 100 markets from its Anantapur manufacturing facility. The Seltos, Kia’s first and best-selling innovation, has emerged as the highest-exported SUV with 149,952 units, accounting for 59% of the company’s overall overseas dispatches. Following the Seltos, the Sonet and Carens models contribute 34% and 7% to the export numbers, respectively.
Kia India has become a crucial export hub for the Kia Corporation. However, in recent years, the company has increased its focus on the domestic market, with plans to manufacture 90% of its products for India starting this year. Despite this shift, Kia India continues to export to over 100 international markets, including South Africa, Chile, Paraguay, and various Latin American countries. The company’s commitment to innovation and excellence has solidified its position as a global leader in the automotive industry.
Myung-sik Sohn, Chief Sales Officer of Kia India, commented, “Our dedication to quality and innovation has driven us to this milestone. The success of our Made in India vehicles internationally shows our commitment to quality. We’ve quickly become a major market for Kia Corporation and aim to maintain this momentum. While our focus is on the domestic market, we plan to keep our exports steady this year.”
Kia’s Anantapur plant, which commenced production around five years ago, has rapidly become a vital export hub within the company’s global network. The facility’s advanced production capabilities and commitment to the highest quality standards have enabled Kia to meet the global demand for its recreational vehicles (RVs).
