Kia started its operations in India in 2019 with the Seltos SUV, which is built at its Penukonda plant in Andhra Pradesh. The Seltos is the most popular Kia model in India and rivals the likes of the Creta, Grand Vitara and the Tata Curvv. Kia sells petrol, diesel and electric cars and SUVs in In...
Kia started its operations in India in 2019 with the Seltos SUV, which is built at its Penukonda plant in Andhra Pradesh. The Seltos is the most popular Kia model in India and rivals the likes of the Creta, Grand Vitara and the Tata Curvv. Kia sells petrol, diesel and electric cars and SUVs in India.
Apart from the Seltos, Kia India also sells the Sonet and Syros SUVs and the Carens and Carnival MPVs. The Sonet is the cheapest Kia in India and the EV9 MPV is the most expensive. The Sonet rivals the Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Maruti Suzuki Brezza and the Mahindra XUV 3XO. It will take on the upcoming MG E9 MPV that launches in the coming months.
Upcoming Kia car launches in India include the Carens facelift 2025, the all-new Carens EV and the new Seltos that will launch by 2026. The Kia Syros EV is also in the making and could go on sale next year.
MODEL | Kia prices in India (ex-showroom) |
Kia Sonet | Rs 7.99 lakh |
Kia Syros | Rs 8.99 lakh |
Kia Carens | Rs 10.59 lakh |
Kia Seltos | Rs 10.89 lakh |
Kia EV6 | Rs 65.90 lakh |
Kia Carnival | Rs 63.90 lakh |
Kia EV9 | Rs 1.29 crore |
Engine
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Fuel Type
Electric
Transmission
Auto
Mileage
663km
Engine
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Fuel Type
Electric
Transmission
Auto
Mileage
561km
Engine
1482cc, 1497cc, 1493cc
Fuel Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
6MT, 6AT
Mileage
NA
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