Kia cars price hike coming soon — Seltos, Sonet, and more to get expensive

Just like other automakers such as Maruti Suzuki, Audi, Mahindra, and Toyota, Kia India has also announced a price hike for its cars, which will take effect from January 1, 2025. The company cited several unfavourable factors, including rising commodity prices, increased input costs, and other economic pressures, as the reasons behind this decision. Let’s take a closer look at the upcoming Kia car price hike to understand the finer details behind this decision.

How much will Kia car prices be hiked? According to an official announcement from Kia Motors, the price hike will be up to 2%. While this isn’t as high as the hikes from other carmakers, who are raising prices by up to 3% to 4% for the upcoming year, Kia’s increase still seems more reasonable. 

As stated by Hardeep Singh Brar, Senior Vice President – Sales and Marketing at Kia India, “Due to the persistent rise in commodity prices, unfavourable exchange rates, and increased input costs, a necessary price adjustment has become unavoidable.” 

If you feel your budget is a bit tight for buying a new Kia car, especially with the price hike coming, you might want to consider looking at second-hand Kia cars. This option can help you stay within your budget while still getting the car you need.

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Kia car lineup and upcoming models

If we take a look at Kia's current lineup and prices, the Kia Sonet price starts at Rs 8 lakh and goes up to Rs 14.92 lakh. The Kia Carens, on the other hand, is priced at Rs 10.52 lakh and can go up to Rs 19.44 lakh. The Kia Seltos price starts at Rs 10.90 lakh and reaches up to Rs 20.45 lakh. Their premium Carnival model is priced at Rs 63.90 lakh.

In terms of Kia's EV lineup, the Kia EV9 is priced at Rs 1.29 crore, while the Kia EV6 starts at Rs 60.96 lakh and goes up to Rs 65.96 lakh. Additionally, the upcoming Kia Seltos will soon join the lineup, with its debut in India set for 19th December.

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