South Korean carmaker Kia India announced that its compact SUV, Sonet, has surpassed the 1.5 lakh unit sales mark since its launch in 2020. The model currently contributes over 32% of the company’s total sales and has captured a 15% market share in the segment, a statement from Kia India noted.
Around 25% of the buyers of the SUV opt for the iMT option, while 22% go for the automatic transmission option. Around 26% of the buyers choose the top variants, while diesel models constitute over 41% of the sales for the model.
The two most preferred colour options for Sonet are Glacier White Pearl and Aurora Black Pearl, with a 44% contribution in the overall dispatches, the company said.
Myung-sik Sohn - Chief Sales Officer, Kia India, said, “Today’s evolved urban Indian customer is dynamic, tech-savvy, and bold, and we are incredibly proud to have developed a product that has proven to be the right companion for them.”
The company currently retails four vehicles besides the Sonet, including the Seltos, Carens, Carnival and the EV6.