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September was one of the busiest months for the Indian automotive industry, full of interesting car launches!

The first two places were taken up by two popular Kia SUVs – the Seltos and Sonet – but only the former managed to go past the 10,000-unit sales mark

Petrol, turbo-petrol, diesel, EV and now CNG; there’s a Carens out there for every kind of buyer!

While not the most exciting body types, cars like the Ertiga would stay rock-solid in the top spot.

Kia’s push towards alternative fuels is really strong this year

The newer entrants in the segment, Renault Triber and Nissan Gravite, alongside the Toyota Rumion, were the only models to record a slump in monthly sales

A week packed with major launches, concept reveals, and some key updates

With the Nissan Gravite entering as a far more affordable three-row option and the Kia Carens offered in a limited variant lineup, let’s find out which offers a better overall package

Hyundai India sold almost double the units sold by its cousin brand, Kia

If you have a Rs 15 lakh budget and want a 7-seater, you now get not only traditional MPV options but also SUVs with three-row seating

This update is meant only for the car variants that are equipped with connected car tech

Some major announcements from other manufacturers also made it to the headlines over the past week

The CNG kit is a dealership retrofit offered with the Carens and is priced at Rs 77,900

Of all the models in the list, only two MPVs managed to cross the 10,000-unit sales mark in August 2025

The Kia Carnival, which is the brand’s flagship ICE (internal combustion engine) in India, gets the steepest price cut
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