Kia India rolls out 1.5 million ‘Make in India’ vehicles, gears up for launch of new Carens
Earlier this year, the company introduced the Syros and is now preparing to launch the new Carens.
Kia India has announced that they have sold over 1.5 million cars in India that were ‘made in India’. All these vehicles were produced at Anantapur manufacturing plant. The milestone car to commemorate this achievement was the Carens, which has gained quite a bit of popularity in the Indian market.
Kia facility at Anantapur has so far manufactured over 700,668 units (46.7 per cent) of Seltos, followed by 519,064 units (34.6 per cent) of the Sonet, 241,582 units (16.1 per cent) of the Carens, 23,036 units (1.5 per cent) of the Syros and 16,172 units (1.1 per cent) of the Carnival.
On the occasion, Gwanggu Lee, Managing Director and CEO, Kia India, said, “Rolling out our 1.5 millionth ‘Make in India’ vehicle is a proud and emotional moment for Kia India and every partner who has been a part of this journey. From the very first Seltos to the 1.5 millionth Carens today, each car stands as a testament to the trust, love, and support of our customers and partners. We are deeply grateful for this association and look forward to continuing our pursuit of automotive excellence. The future of Kia India looks bright as we remain steadfast in driving innovation, offering industry-leading products, and shaping the mobility landscape in India.”
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First Published Date: 25 Apr 2025, 15:53 PM IST