It is good news for automobile sector in India. After silence for few months, South Korean giant Kia Motors has bounced back strongly in India. They have been able to sell 7275 units comprising of 7114 Kia Seltos and 161 Carnivals pan India.
Commenting on this development, Mr. Kookhyun Shim, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Kia Motors India said “While the pandemic refuses to subside, the country is somehow trying to sustain and prepare itself to live with the COVID-19 effects. Last few months have been testing for the consumers as well as the industry. The COVID-19 and lockdown constraints limited our sales this month, but we are sure of delivering many more cars to our customers in July.”
He further added-“We have invested in building capabilities and taking measures to ensure our consumers continue to enjoy their favourite Kia products and services without having to worry about safety in the new normal world. We, along with our partners, are committed to serving consumers in India in the months to come.”
During the month of June, Kia also launched the Refreshed Seltos loaded with 10 new features making it smarter, safer, more appealing and convenient. Additionally, 8 existing features from top variants (like the sunroof) have been extended to lower variants. Also, Kia Seltos UVO connected car features has now been increased to 50+ such as Smart Watch connectivity and added Voice commands including UVO – Voice Assist wake up Command “Hello Kia”.
Kia Motors India is now all set to launch Kia Sonet in the coming months. Equipped with many segment-first features, Sonet will stand apart for its excellent design and the quality. With the launch of Sonet during this festive season, Kia Motors India aims to set a new benchmark for the industry as stated by the company.