Kia India exports surpass 1 lakh milestone - Details here!

Kia India has reached an impressive milestone in the automotive industry, with its export market now surpassing 1 lakh CKD (completely knocked-down) vehicles. This achievement comes after continuous efforts, beginning in June 2020, when the company started shipments from its Anantapur manufacturing facility. Kia is also set to export more units across select countries in the coming months. Let’s take a closer look at the growth and achievements of the Kia India export sector and explore what exciting updates the brand has in store moving forward.

Kia India's export performance & future outlook

For both those familiar and unfamiliar with the CKD (Completely Knocked Down) method, it refers to the process where vehicle parts are shipped from suppliers worldwide and then assembled at a local plant in the importing country. Kia has reached a significant milestone of exporting 1 lakh CKD units, making up 50% of the company’s total CKD exports globally. 

With a total of 3.67 lakh units exported so far, Kia continues to grow. In 2024, over 38,000 CKD units are expected to be exported to markets in Uzbekistan, Ecuador, and Vietnam. Joonsu Cho, Kia's Chief Sales Officer, has shared plans to expand CKD exports to the Middle East and Africa, aiming to double the export volume by 2030.

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Kia cars in India — What's available & what's coming next

Kia’s current lineup in India includes popular models like the Kia Sonet, Carens, Seltos, EV6, Carnival, and EV9. There’s another model soon joining this lineup, the Kia Syros. The official teaser for the Syros has already started to make its way across Kia India’s social media platforms. While the exact launch date hasn't been officially confirmed, it's expected to happen sometime in the first month of 2025.

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