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HomeNewsOctober 2023 Kia Car Sales Analysis Yoy Mom Change 6 Month Trend

Published : 10 November 2023

Read Time : 5 min

In this October 2023 Kia cars sales analysis, we’ll look at the car sales of Kia for the previous month. We’ll also compare the YoY and MoM change to find out which Kia model’s sales improved and which ones declined. Lastly, the table with monthly sales for the last 6 months will give you an idea about the 6-month sales trend of all Kia cars.

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October 2023 Kia Car Sales Analysis

October 2023 - Kia Car Sales Figures - YoY Change

  • Top Gainers:
    • Seltos (C1 SUV): Seltos stands out as the top gainer with a significant YoY change of 26.44%. This suggests a strong increase in demand for the Seltos model, potentially due to positive customer reception, effective marketing, or enhancements to the model.
  • Top Losers:
    • Carnival (D2 MPV): Carnival faced a notable decline with a YoY change of 100%. The drop from 301 units in October 2022 to zero units in October 2023 indicates a significant change in market dynamics, potentially influenced by factors such as model availability, market demand, or specific challenges with the Carnival model.
    • Sonet (B2 SUV): Sonet experienced a decline with a YoY change of 14.72%. This decrease might be influenced by factors like increased competition in the SUV segment, changes in consumer preferences, or specific challenges faced by the Sonet model.
  • Other Observations:
    • MPV Segment Trends: Both Carens (C2 MPV) and Carnival (D2 MPV) are in the MPV segment, but their performance differs. While Carens had a slight decline, Carnival faced a substantial drop, highlighting the variability within the MPV category.
    • SUV Success: Seltos, an SUV in the C1 segment, continues to be a success for Kia with a notable YoY increase. The SUV segment appears to be strong for Kia, as seen by the positive performance of Seltos.
    • EV Market Dynamics: EV6 (D1 SUV) faced a modest decline, indicating a stable performance in the electric SUV segment. This could be influenced by factors such as market acceptance of electric vehicles and overall demand in the EV segment.
  • In summary, the analysis emphasizes the success of Seltos in the SUV segment, while also pointing out challenges faced by Sonet and Carnival. The decline in Carnival sales, in particular, highlights the need to assess and address specific issues affecting certain models. The performance in the MPV segment showcases variability, indicating the influence of factors like market trends and model-specific dynamics.

KIA CAR SALES - OCTOBER 2023

YoY CHANGE

Rank

Model

Segment

Body-Type

Oct 2023

Oct 2022

Change

%Change

Trend

1

Seltos

C1

SUV

12,362

9,777

2,585

26.44%

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2

Sonet

B2

SUV

6,493

7,614

-1,121

-14.72%

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3

Carens

C2

MPV

5,355

5,479

-124

-2.26%

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4

EV6

D1

SUV

141

152

-11

-7.24%

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5

Carnival

D2

MPV

0

301

-301

-100%

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October 2023 - Kia Car Sales Figures - MoM Change

  • Top Gainers:
    • Sonet (B2 SUV): Sonet stands out as the top gainer with a significant MoM change of 30.28%. This suggests a substantial increase in demand for the Sonet model in October compared to September.
    • Seltos (C1 SUV): Seltos also experienced a notable MoM increase of 17.09%. This positive change indicates continued popularity and demand for the Seltos model, potentially driven by various factors like market trends, customer preferences for SUV body style, or specific features like ADAS.
    • Carens (C2 MPV): Carens had a strong MoM change of 23.67%, indicating increased demand for the MPV model in October. 
  • Top Losers:
    • EV6 (D1 SUV): EV6 faced a modest decline with a MoM change of -6.00%. While the decrease is relatively small, it suggests a potential fluctuation in demand for electric SUVs. Factors such as market dynamics, availability, or specific challenges may have contributed to this change.
  • Other Observations:
    • Segment Dynamics: The top gainers span across different segments (B2 SUV, C1 SUV, C2 MPV), showcasing Kia's success in multiple categories.
    • SUV Strength: Both Sonet and Seltos, representing the SUV category, demonstrated significant MoM increases. This indicates the continued popularity of SUVs in the market.
    • MPV Success: Carens, an MPV, had a strong MoM change, showcasing the MPV's success in October. This could be influenced by factors like consumer preferences for MPVs or specific promotions.
  • In summary, the analysis highlights the success of Sonet, Seltos, and Carens in October, while also noting a minor decline in EV6 sales. The positive performance across different segments indicates Kia's ability to cater to diverse consumer preferences, while the EV market may see some fluctuations in demand.

KIA CAR SALES - OCTOBER 2023

MoM CHANGE

Rank

Model

Segment

Body-Type

Oct 2023

Sep 2023

Change

%Change

Trend

1

Seltos

C1

SUV

12,362

10,558

1,804

17.09%

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2

Sonet

B2

SUV

6,493

4,984

1,509

30.28%

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3

Carens

C2

MPV

5,355

4,330

1,025

23.67%

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4

EV6

D1

SUV

141

150

-9

-6.00%

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Kia — 6-Month Sales Trend (May 2023 - October 2023)

KIA CARS 6 MONTH SALES TREND

MAY 2023 - OCTOBER 2023

Model

Segment

Body-Type

May 2023

Jun 2023

Jul 2023

Aug 2023

Sep 2023

Oct 2023

6 Month Avg

Seltos

C1

SUV

4,065

3,578

9,740

10,698

10,558

8,500

7,430

Sonet

B2

SUV

8,251

7,722

4,245

4,120

4,984

5,969

4,713

Carens

C2

MPV

6,367

8,047

6,002

4,359

4,330

5,743

4,329

EV6

D1

SUV

83

44

15

42

150

79

75

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