Kia Price Hike July 2024 – Sonet, Seltos, Carens Affected Vehicles

Historical Context: Kia Motors, a South Korean automobile manufacturer, has been a significant player in the global automotive market since its founding in 1944. Over the years, Kia has expanded its footprint in various countries, including India, where it has gained popularity with models like the Sonet, Seltos, and Carens. The company is known for its strategic pricing and frequent updates to its vehicle lineup to stay competitive in the market.

Article: Kia Motors has recently announced a price hike for its popular models, including the Sonet, Seltos, and Carens, effective from July 2024. This move comes as part of Kia’s ongoing strategy to adjust its pricing and variant lineup to maintain its market position.

Kia Sonet Price Hike: The Kia Sonet, known for being the company’s most affordable SUV, experienced a price increase in April 2024, with hikes up to Rs 21,000 depending on the variant. In July 2024, the Sonet will see another price hike, with a maximum increase of Rs 17,000. Notably, the base variants of all powertrain options remain unaffected, keeping the entry-level price stable. However, mid-range variants such as the HTK+ Turbo iMT and GTX+ Turbo DCT will see increases of Rs 16,000 and Rs 17,000, respectively. The diesel variants also face similar hikes, with the HTK+ MT and HTX AT seeing the highest increase of Rs 17,000.

Kia Seltos Price Hike: The Kia Seltos, another popular model, had its prices revised in April 2024, with increases up to Rs 56,000. In the latest revision, the maximum price hike is Rs 19,000. The base model, HTE petrol MT, remains unchanged. The HTK+ Turbo iMT variant will see a Rs 17,000 increase, while the HTK+ MT and HTX iVT variants will each see a Rs 15,000 hike. Diesel variants such as the HTK+, HTX+, GTX+, and X Line remain unaffected, except for the HTX iMT, which will see a Rs 19,000 increase.

Kia Carens Price Hike: For the Kia Carens, the base variants of all powertrain options will not see any price increase. However, certain petrol variants like the Luxury+ Turbo DCT and X Line Turbo DCT (7S and 6S) will experience a Rs 22,000 hike. Diesel variants such as the Luxury+ 6S (MT, iMT, and AT) and others are exempt from the price hike, except for the Prestige+ (O) AT, which will see a Rs 24,000 increase. A facelift for the Carens is currently under testing and is expected to launch in 2025.

Summary:

• Kia Sonet:

  • Price hike up to Rs 17,000 depending on the variant.
  • Base variants remain unaffected.
  • Mid-range petrol and diesel variants see significant increases.

• Kia Seltos:

  • Price hike up to Rs 19,000 depending on the variant.
  • Base model remains unchanged.
  • Select petrol and diesel variants see increases.

• Kia Carens:

  • No price hike for base variants.
  • Select petrol variants see a Rs 22,000 increase.
  • Prestige+ (O) AT diesel variant sees a Rs 24,000 increase.
  • Facelift expected in 2025.

This price revision is part of Kia’s strategy to adjust its offerings and maintain competitiveness in the Indian automotive market.