Kia India’s wholesale sales last month stood at 16,331 units, registering a decline of 22 per cent as compared to 21,021 units sold during the same period last year.
see photosKia Seltos remains the biggest contributor in terms of volume
Kia India has reported sales numbers for October 2021, and the numbers show sales under pressure, as many other automakers are facing challenges from the global semiconductor shortage. The automaker sold 16,331 units last month, registering a decline of 22 per cent as compared to 21,021 units sold during the same period last year. The automaker shipped 10,488 units of Seltos, 5,443 units of Sonet and 400 units of Carnival in October 2021. Clearly, Seltos The vehicle continues to be the top performer for the manufacturer, while the sales have seen a momentary decline.
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Talking about the sales figures, Tae-Jin Park – MD & CEO, Kia India said, “The adverse supply chain situation has been a lost opportunity for us, however, the continued support from our customers and vendors has given us a great opportunity. We have been able to maintain. Healthy performance throughout the year. As we see this issue to continue for the next few months, we assure our clients to optimize our production to the maximum level and ensure the earliest deliveries The company is closely monitoring the situation and is ready to take necessary steps as and when required.”
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The 2021 calendar year however was a milestone year for the automaker, with the Seltos crossing the two lakh milestone, while the Sonet achieved the one lakh sales mark. Moreover, the company’s cumulative sales have crossed the 1.5 lakh mark in CY2021 with 159,641 units sold between January and October this year. This is an increase of 48 per cent year-on-year when 107,657 units were sold as compared to CY2020. Kia and other automakers are currently restricted by supply chain issues, especially due to semiconductor chip shortages. The company says that it has been able to keep the waiting period for its cars to a minimum despite the odds.
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