Kia India Plant Reaches 1 Million Units Produced... In 4 Years

Seltos Tops with 530,000 Units Sold

Kia's India plant has achieved a cumulative production of 1 million units in four years. On the 13th (local time), a commemorative ceremony was held at the India plant located in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, India.

The event was attended by 150 people, including Bugana Rajendranath Reddy, Minister of Finance of Andhra Pradesh, Park Tae-jin, head of Kia India Corporation, state government officials, and Kia employees.

Since the plant's completion in 2019, the most produced vehicle has been the Seltos with 532,450 units. It was followed by the Sonet (332,450 units), Carens (120,516 units), and Carnival (14,584 units). The 1 millionth vehicle produced was also a Seltos.

Park Tae-jin, Head of Kia India Corporation (5th from right), Amar Nath Gudiwada, Minister of Industry of Andhra Pradesh (6th from right), Rajendranath Reddy Bugana, Minister of Finance of Andhra Pradesh (7th from right), and other state government officials and Kia employees are posing for a commemorative photo at the ceremony.
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The plant is equipped with press, body, painting, assembly, and engine factories on a site of approximately 2.16 million square meters. The maximum annual production capacity is 350,000 units. After signing an investment agreement with the Andhra Pradesh state government in April 2017 for the establishment of the plant, construction began in October of the same year, and production started in July 2019. The plant incorporates technologies such as a 100% water recycling system and robotic automation facilities.

Meanwhile, a vision declaration ceremony for Kia India Corporation was also held that day. Kia announced its goal to increase its market share in India to 10%. The market share in the first half of this year was 6.7%. To achieve this, Kia plans to expand the range of models produced and more than double the approximately 300 dealerships located in 215 cities.

A Kia official stated, "Producing 1 million units in India, the world's third-largest automobile market with great growth potential, is very meaningful," and added, "Kia will continue to strive to become a beloved brand in the Indian market through various marketing efforts and locally customized products."

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