Kia Cars

The Kia Carens has undergone the Global NCAP crash tests for the third time. While the Kia MPV scored a 3-star safety rating for adult and child occupant protection in the first time, the adult protection rating was downgraded to 0 stars while the child occupant protection rating was upgraded to 4 stars. While the structure of the Carens MPV was improved, the second test showed high neck values for the driver, resulting in zero stars for adult occupant protection. Global NCAP stated this prompted an immediate reaction from Kia India to improve the neck performance by improving the restraint systems.

Kia India have introduced their ‘My Convenience Plus’ after-sales maintenance package for the 2024 Sonet SUV. The ‘My Convenience Plus’ package for the Sonet promises savings of up to Rs. 7,000 and a low ownership cost of Rs. 0.75 per kilometre.

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.

Kia India recently increased the prices of the Carens by up to Rs. 37,000. Here’s a quick old vs new price comparison and full price list of the Carens 2024. The new prices are up to 2.26% higher than before.

Kia India recently increased the prices of the Sonet by up to Rs. 10,900, added 2 new variants and discontinued one. Here’s a quick old vs new price comparison and full price list of the Sonet 2024. The new prices are up to 1.14% higher than before.

Kia have updated the Sonet and added new HTE (O) and HTK (O) variants. While these variants get a few extra features, the most notable among them is the addition of a sunroof. The addition of a sunroof at an affordable price makes them a strong competitor for the Tata Nexon, which offers sunroof in lower varnats of their Nexon.

Last week, we brought you news that Kia had updated the 2024 Seltos’ variant lineup to counter new and updated models like the Honda Elevate and Hyundai Creta facelift. Now Kia India have revealed the prices of the new Seltos HTK Plus petrol and diesel automatic variants. Further, they have also listed the updated features of the 2024 Seltos C-segment SUV.

Kia recently made the 2024 Seltos SUV available through CSD for our men and women in uniform. In this article, we’ll provide the full GST-inclusive Kia Seltos CSD price list. We’ll also compare the Kia Seltos canteen prices with the ex-showroom prices to see how much our soldiers can save by purchasing the Seltos 2024 through the CSD channel.

In a bid to keep up with new and updated rivals like the 2024 Honda Elevate and new Hyundai Creta facelift, respectively, Kia India have updated the HTK Plus variant of the 2024 Seltos variant with 2 new automatic transmission options. The Seltos HTK+ also gets new features as part of the latest update.