Kia EV9 Pros & Cons

Kia have officially confirmed that their upcoming entry-level electric crossover – the Kia EV2 – will make its global debut at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show on January 9. The EV2 will be Kia’s smallest global EV yet, sitting below the EV3 internationally.

December 2025 is set to wrap up the year with a trio of launches and major unveiling. The biggest highlight is Maruti Suzuki’s first all-electric SUV, the e Vitara, followed by Tata’s addition of new petrol powertrains to the Harrier and Safari. This month will also witness the global debut of the next-generation Kia Seltos.

Kia India have announced an upgrade to their Extended Warranty program by offering coverage of up to 7 years for select models. The enhanced warranty plan is available for both new and existing customers, extending warranty protection beyond the 5-year limit.

We now have the full and final, confirmed variant-wise GST price list of all Kia cars along with GST rate cut comparison and percentage change. In this article, you can compare the old price and new revised GST price of all Kia models to help you decide which car you should book.

Kia India have reached a significant milestone by producing 15 lakh ‘Make in India’ vehicles at their manufacturing facility in Anantapur. The milestone vehicle was the Kia Carens MPV.

Kia India have announced a price hike of up to 3% across their entire product range, effective from April 1, 2025. This decision comes as a response to the escalating costs of raw materials and ongoing supply chain challenges.

In this article, we’ll list out the ongoing offers on the Kia Sonet, Seltos, Carens and other Kia cars for the month of March 2025. Let’s start with the most affordable car — the Sonet.

Kia India has announced a price hike of up to 2% across its lineup, effective January 1, 2025, due to rising commodity prices, exchange rates, and supply chain costs.

Kia just teased a new small, sub-4m SUV, which will be positioned as a more luxurious alternative to those interested in buying the Sonet or other sub-4m SUVs. Let's read between the lines and try to figure out what this new SUV is trying to offer in an already crowded sub-4m SUV space.

We are starting to see pics of Carens EV on public roads more often now. This leads us to believe that the car is getting closer to its production form and we may see it at the 2025 Expo.

Kia launched their new Carnival MPV and EV9 flagship electric SUV in India on October 3, 2024. For now, the Carnival and EV9 are available in a single variant only, both of which are brought to India via the CBU (completely built unit) route. Check out the prices, specs and features of the 2024 Carnival and EV9 below:

Here’s a list of all upcoming cars in October 2024. Our list includes the likes of the 2024 Nissan Magnite facelift, Kia Carnival MPV and EV9 electric SUV, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and the BYD eMax 7.

Kia India have released the brochure for the upcoming EV9 electric SUV ahead of its launch on October 3. The EV9 will take over the EV6 as the flagship electric SUV in Kia’s India lineup. Check out the dimensions, electric motor and battery specifications, driving range, and other details of the Kia EV9 2024 below:

Kia India have announced its Nationwide Ownership Service Camp. The camp will run from June 27th to July 3rd, 2024 and is poised to benefit Kia car owners across the country. This initiative aims to enhance customer engagement and promote aftersale services.

Kia have officially revealed the Seltos-sized EV3 electric SUV based on the carmaker’s E-GMP platform. Offered with 2 battery pack options, the EV3 offers a claimed  range of up to 600km. Know more about the new EV3’s design, features, and electric motor and battery specifications here.

In this March 2024 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.

Hyundai and Kia signed an MOU with Exide Energy for strategic cooperation in EV expansion plans in India. Focusing on localized production of LFP cells, they aim to equip future EV models with domestically produced batteries, aligning with India's carbon neutrality goals. This move underscores their commitment to the Indian market's EV potential and positions them as leaders in the industry.

The upcoming Kia Clavis SUV was spied testing in India for the first time on the streets of Delhi NCR. The latest Clavis spy shots give us a glimpse into a few interesting details of the upcoming Kia SUV.

The upcoming Kia Clavis SUV was spied testing in South Korea yet again. While earlier spy shots of the small SUV revealed its side profile and its cabin, the latest images reveal its front and rear end.

Kia have received an upgrade from Fitch Ratings, with Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) and senior unsecured ratings raised to A- with a stable outlook from the previous BBB+. Fitch attributed the upgrade to Kia's enhanced brand strength and market position, geographical and product diversification, improved profitability, and ample liquidity.

In this January 2024 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.

Check out all the upcoming 7-seater cars in 2024 from manufacturers like Hyundai, Tata and others. This upcoming cars in 2024 article includes the Alcazar facelift, C3 Aircross EV, Enyaq EV, and more.

The upcoming Kia EV9’s electric SUV was spotted in India for the first ahead of its 2024 launch. Spotted without any camouflage, the the EV9 spy shots reveal its exterior design and 3-row seating. Let’s take a closer look at Kia’s upcoming electric vehicle in India.

Spy shots of the Kia Clavis emerged online yet again. This time, they offer a sneak peek into the interior of Kia’s upcoming small SUV. The Kia Clavis is likely to share its platform and powertrain with the Hyundai Exter. So, in this article, we take a look at the features the Kia Clavis is likely to offer over the Exter based on the latest spy shots.

Here’s a list of all upcoming SUVs in India in 2024. This upcoming SUVs in 2024 article includes the likes of the Harrier EV, Curvv EV, Thar 5 Door, and more.

The upcoming Kia Clavis SUV was spied undergoing tests in South Korea for the first time. Kia trademarked the Clavis name in India in mid-December 2023 and reports suggested it could be Kia’s equivalent of the Hyundai Exter B1-segment SUV. The latest spy shot shows a tall and boxy looking small SUV with a similar silhouette as the Exter. Here’s what we know about the Kia Clavis so far.

In this December 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.

Here’s a list of all upcoming Kia cars that are set to launch in India in 2024. Kia India’s upcoming cars in 2024 include a refreshed version of a sub-compact SUV, a new electric SUV and an all-new people carrier. For each car, we’ve also included tentative launch timelines based on our interaction with the brand as well as media reports and online rumours. Let’s begin the list with cars that are likely to launch in early 2024.

Kia have trademarked a new name – the Clavis – in India. Reports suggest the Clavis could be a B1-segment SUV based on the same platform as the Hyundai Exter. If the reports are true, the Clavis would not only compete with the Hyundai Exter but also the Tata Punch, which was the second best-selling SUV in India after the Nexon facelift in November 2023.

Kia launched the K-Charge initiative to expand the EV charging network across the country. The brand partnered with multiple CPOs (Charge Point Operators) like Statiq, Charge Zone, Relux Electric, Lion Charge and E-Fill Chargers. Over 1,000 EV charging stations are accessible through ‘My Kia’ app for everyone.

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.

In this September 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.

The first-ever Kia EV Day was held recently and apart from the EV6 crossover and EV9 SUV that are already on sale in various global markets, the brand also showcased the upcoming EV5 electric SUV alongside 2 concepts – the EV3 and EV5. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the Kia EV3 and whether this could be Kia's answer to the upcoming Hyundai Creta EV and Tata Harrier EV.

The Kia Seltos facelift was launched in India today with a starting price of Rs. 10.89 lakh (ex-showroom). Here's the full price list, top features, engine specs and dimensions of this C1-segment SUV.

Kia India have completed the 1 million unit production milestone with the roll out of the new Seltos facelift. Kia are the fastest carmaker in India to join the 1 million production club. Read on to know more about this milestone achievement.

Kia India revealed their plans to launch 2 new EVs and 1 new ICE model by 2025. While Kia haven’t  confirmed the name of these upcoming models, we think that one of the 2 EVs could be the flagship EV9 electric SUV. Read on to know more about the Kia EV9 and its India launch plans.

At the India debut of the Kia Seltos facelift, Kia revealed their latest growth strategy. The Kia 2.0 strategy sets new targets and promises more sales touchpoints and to achieve these targets, Kia have laid out their future launch plans for the Indian market. Read on to know more about Kia’s future launches.

In this March 2022 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.

Kia rolled out their BS6 Phase 2 and RDE-compliant versions of its 2023 range of SUVs and MUVs on April 1, 2023. Apart from the launch, Kia also announced that the diesel and turbo petrol variants of the 2023 Sonet, Seltos and Carens now come with auto-clutch manual transmission as standard choice of transmission. Kia call it the IMT or the Intelligent Manual Transmission and it doesn’t get a clutch pedal for changing gears.

The Kia EV9’s electric motor and battery specifications were announced recently and Kia claim the 3-row electric SUV offers a range of up to 541km per charge depending on the powertrain. The new Kia EV9 SUV sits on Hyundai-Kia’s E-GMP platform, which underpins the Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq that are currently on sale in India. The Kia EV9 SUV is likely to launch in India in 2024. Let’s take a closer look at its specifications.

Kia have unveiled the production-spec EV9 all-electric 3-row SUV. Apart from the scissor doors, the Kia EV9 retains the design of the concept showcased at the 2023 Auto Expo.

Kia have teased the EV9 electric SUV ahead of its global debut on March 15, 2023. Like the Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5 that are currently on sale in India, the Kia EV9 SUV will use the Hyundai-Kia group’s E-GMP platform. Read on to know the battery and electric motor specifications, expected features and driving range of the upcoming EV9 electric SUV from Kia.

Images of a Kia EV9 surfaced online showing the car testing on public roads. It suggests that Kia's full-size electric SUV is getting closer to its production-ready form. Kia may showcase the near-production-ready version of the EV9 this year at a global event.

In this Q4 2022 Kia quarterly cars sales analysis article, we’ll look at the car sales of Kia for the previous year. We’ll also compare the YoY and QoQ change to find out which Kia cars’ sales improved and which ones declined.

In this December 2022 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.