Kia Seltos, Carens, and Sonet prices hiked in India

Kia Motors India has announced that prices for its Seltos, Carens, and Sonet models will be increased in the country, following a hike in the cost of production owing to a number of external factors.

The South Korean automaker has revealed that the price hikes, which will take effect from April 1, will vary on different models and trims. The company has noted that the increase in prices is in line with its commitment to offering technologically-advanced and superior products.

Speaking on the matter, Kia Motors India Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Kookhyun Shim, has said: “Kia Motors India has been a forerunner in the Indian automotive industry, offering technologically-advanced and superior products, constantly striving to provide the best to our customers. This price increase is inevitable due to the rise in the cost of production and market conditions.”

Shim has further added: “We remain committed to our customers and are doing our best to keep the price increase to a minimum. We are sure that our customers will understand and appreciate our efforts.”

Kia Motors India launched its Seltos, Carens, and Sonet models in the Indian market in 2019 and 2020, respectively. The company has since been making strides in the Indian automotive industry, exporting more than 100,000 vehicles to more than 80 countries in 2020.

The price hikes for the Seltos, Carens, and Sonet models come at a time when the Indian automotive industry is facing a number of challenges due to rising costs, supply chain disruptions, and the ongoing pandemic. The company has noted that it is doing its best to keep the price increase to a minimum.

Kia Motors India has said that the new prices for its Seltos, Carens, and Sonet models will be available on its website from April 1. The company has urged customers to contact their nearest dealership for further information.

Kia Motors India has declared an increase in the prices of its Seltos, Carens, and Sonet models, with the revised rates going into effect from April 1. This cost augmentation has been attributed to a rise in production costs, along with the effects of external factors.

Kookhyun Shim, Managing Director and Chief Executive of Kia Motors India, commented: “We are steadfast in our commitment to our customers, and we have made every effort to restrict the degree of the price rise. We are confident that our customers will recognize and appreciate our efforts.”

Kia Motors India launched its Seltos, Carens, and Sonet models in India in 2019 and 2020, respectively. The company has since gone on to export more than 100,000 vehicles to more than 80 countries in 2020.

The price hikes for the Seltos, Carens, and Sonet models come at a time when the Indian automotive industry is contending with a number of difficulties, including rising costs, supply chain disruptions, and the ongoing pandemic. The company has made clear that it is doing its utmost to constrain the size of the increase.

The new prices of the aforesaid models will be available on the Kia Motors India website from April 1. Customers are encouraged to contact their nearest dealership for additional information.