Kia India Surpasses 250,000 Vehicle Exports Milestone

Key Highlights:

• Kia India surpasses 250,000 vehicle exports since 2019, with 255,133 units shipped internationally.
• The Seltos leads with 59% of exports, followed by the Sonet (34%) and Carens (7%).
• Starting this year, 90% of Kia India's production will cater to the domestic market.

Kia India, a leading premium carmaker, today announced the achievement of a significant milestone of surpassing 250,000 vehicle exports. Since 2019, the company has shipped 255,133 units internationally to over 100 markets from its Anantapur manufacturing facility.

Major Contributors to Export Success

The Seltos has been the major contributor, accounting for 59% of the company’s overall overseas dispatches. Kia’s other innovations, the Sonet and Carens, follow in second and third places, contributing 34% and 7%, respectively.

Shift in Focus to Domestic Market

Kia India, one of the key export hubs for the Kia Corporation, has recently shifted its focus more towards selling its cars in the domestic markets. Starting this year, the company plans to make 90% of its products for the Indian market.

Global Reach from Anantapur Facility

At present, Kia India exports to over 100 international markets from its Anantapur facility. Some of the major markets for Kia India exports include South Africa, Chile, Paraguay, and other parts of Latin America.

Commitment to Quality and Innovation

Kia's dedication to innovation and excellence has secured its place as a global leader in the automotive industry, both in India and globally.

Mr. 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."

Anantapur Plant: A Crucial Export Hub

Kia’s Anantapur plant, which commenced production around five years ago, has quickly become a crucial export hub within the company’s global network. The facility's advanced production capabilities and adherence to the highest quality standards have enabled Kia to meet the demand for recreational vehicles (RVs) worldwide.

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