Kia Corporation has wrapped up the third quarter of 2025 with an electrifying mix of milestones, mild shocks, and motorized optimism. Globally, the Korean automaker clocked revenue of KRW 28.69 trillion, up 8.2% year-on-year, marking its best-ever Q3 revenue—proof that hybrids and EVs are selling faster than samosas at an Indian car launch.
Kia’s global sales hit 785,137 units, a 2.8% rise, powered by a 32.3% surge in electrified model demand. But there’s a catch — operating profit dipped 49.2% to KRW 1.46 trillion, as rising incentives and U.S. tariffs acted like unexpected potholes on an otherwise smooth highway.
⚡ Electrified and Amplified
Kia’s “power trip” continues with 204,000 electrified vehicles sold worldwide this quarter. Hybrids stole the spotlight, up a whopping 40.9%, while BEVs zipped ahead by 30%. Plug-in hybrids, meanwhile, quietly parked themselves at a 2.6% decline — clearly the middle child in Kia’s growing EV family.
Electrified models now form 26.4% of Kia’s global mix, up from 21% last year, giving the brand serious bragging rights in the clean-tech race.
🇮🇳 India: The Calm Before the (GST) Storm
In India, however, sales took a festive breather. Many buyers hit the pause button ahead of the much-hyped GST rate reduction in late September — proving that Indian customers will wait for discounts longer than they’d wait for a free test drive.
Still, Kia India is hardly idling. The brand plans to fire up 2026 with the fully redesigned Seltos, the adventurous new Syros SUV, and expanded dealer networks ready to handle the post-GST rush. Expect more buzz once the EV5 and PV5 models arrive to plug into India’s fast-charging ambitions.
🌍 Around the World in 785,137 Cars
Kia’s home turf of Korea saw a 10.2% boost, with recreational vehicles (RVs) and EVs steering the momentum. North America revved up hybrid demand, Europe took a quick “production pit stop” in Slovakia during its electrification overhaul, and Central/South America continued to hum along nicely.
Despite economic headwinds and tariff turbulence, Kia seems determined to keep its engines—and chargers—running full tilt.
Looking forward, Kia’s strategy is clear: more hybrids, more EVs, and more global grit. The company will bank on its flexible manufacturing systems to adapt to market dynamics while launching exciting models like the EV4, EV5, and PV5.
In India, Kia’s playbook is simple yet smart — keep the momentum alive, electrify the SUV lineup, and let the post-GST sparkle do its magic.
| 2025 Q3 | 2024 Q3 | Y/y Change | ||
| Vehicle sales (Units) | 785,137 | 763,618 | 2.8% | |
| Korea | 138,009 | 125,191 | 10.2% | |
| Outside of Korea | 647,128 | 638,427 | 1.4% | |
| Revenue | 28,686.1 | 26,519.8 | 8.2% | |
| Operating profit | 1,462.2 | 2,881.3 | △49.2% | |
| Net profit | 1,422.5 | 2,267.9 | △37.3% | |
* Net Profit includes non-controlling interest
* Under K-IFRS
