KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Kia cars to get a price hike from April 2024
- First hike in 2024 by the South Korean brand
- Adjustment to offset rising costs
In a bid to adjust rising costs and other expenses, Kia cars are all set to get expensive from April 2024. Notably, this is the first time in 2024 that the brand is implementing a price hike across its portfolio. So while we get into the details on the ambit of price increase, make sure you never miss out on any such latest updates by joining our 91Wheels WhatsApp Group community of petrolheads.
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Kia Cars Price Hike From April 2024: How Much More?
This latest update about Kia's portfolio has been conveyed by the brand itself. It says that the price tags of its portfolio are set to rise by up to three percent across its entire range. This means that all the models currently on sale will be getting refreshed price tags from April 1, 2024. The brand further states the reason for this as rising input costs and supply-chain-related factors.
Currently, Kia sells a range of SUVs and an MPV under its roof, spanning petrol, and diesel, as well as an EV option. Kia Seltos, Sonet, Carens, and the Kia EV6 are the products on sale. Interestingly, the Seltos which starts at Rs. 10.90 lakhs, and Kia Sonet with a starting price of Rs. 7.99 lakhs are the 2 best sellers for the brand. It has sold over 6.3 lakh units of Seltos with around 3.95 lakh units clocked by Sonet. Carens on the other hand fares well with a 1.95 lakh sales unit.
Kia Seltos Voluntarily Recalled To Fix Potential Error Last Month
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In February, Kia voluntarily recalled 4358 units of the 1.5 litre naturally aspirated petrol CVT variants produced between February 28 to July 13, 2023. The reason? To fix a potential error with the oil pump controller in the CVT gearbox. While Kia proactively contacted the owner of the affected unit and changed the part, free of cost. You can also reach out to the brand's helpline for any queries if you think you fall in this subset of customers.
Verdict
The news about Kia cars getting expensive from April 2024 is a wake-up call for prospective buyers who are planning for any Kia car. If you are going to buy one, you can still save a few bucks right away if you get your ride before the next month sets in. But since car buying is one of the key highlights of one's life and a significant financial investement, we suggest you to take all factors in consideration and then jump right in.
