Your Guide to Choose the Right KIA Car

KIA entered the Indian market in the year 2019 with the launch of its mid-size SUV Seltos. Shortly after its launch, the Seltos managed to gain the top spot in the segment and it was followed by the launch of Sonet compact SUV. Being the sister company of Hyundai, the Korean brand has benefitted a lot, gaining the trust of Indian car buyers. KIA car price in India starts from Rs. 7.49 lakh (ex-showroom) and goes all the way up to Rs. 59.95 lakh (ex-showroom). KIA Car models in India include the Sonet, Seltos, Carens, Carnival and EV6. 

Selecting the right car is quite easy if you are clear with your requirements and budget. Current KIA cars models are available with a host of powertrain options and a long list of variants. Majorly consisting of SUVs, first up in the list is the compact SUV Sonet. Small in size with a high ground clearance makes this SUV a perfect city-friendly car that can tackle broken roads and potholes with ease. The price for the KIA Sonet starts from Rs 7.49 lakh and go all the way up to Rs 13.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

The KIA Seltos is a mid-size SUV and is priced from Rs 10.49 lakhs to Rs 18.65 lakhs (ex-showroom). Measuring around 4.3 meters in length, the Seltos is a bigger and more spacious alternative to Sonet. If your budget allows, then the SUV will be the perfect choice for your family as it provides ample cabin space and comes loaded with a host of modern features.

Next up is the KIA Carens. A 6/7 seater MPV, the KIA Carens is positioned between the Sonet and Seltos in terms of pricing. Starting from Rs. 9.60 lakh (ex-showroom), the top-of-the-line KIA Carens Luxury Plus Diesel trim will set you back by Rs. 17.70 lakh (ex-showroom). The MPV offers top-class cabin space and comfort along with all the necessary bells and whistles making it a  value-for-money package for family purposes.

Flagship ICE model in KIA India’s line-up is the KIA Carnival, luxury MPV. Priced between Rs 30.99 lakh to Rs 35.49 lakh (ex-showroom), the car is a perfect chauffer driven vehicle for your family. The Carnival feels like a home on four wheels and comes loaded with all the features that you expect from a car in this segment.

In addition, most KIA cars come equipped with safety features like 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC, transaction control, all four disc brakes, emergency stop signal and hill start assist as standard from the base trim. 

The flagship product of KIA in India is the EV6 all-electric car. Priced between Rs 59.95 lakh and Rs 64.95 lakh (ex-showroom), this EV comes in both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive iterations. If a performance-oriented all-electric SUV is what you are looking for, then EV6 is the one to go for. The modern design and exclusivity coupled with practicality make it worth every penny. 

Still confused? Then we suggest you to wait for Upcoming KIA Cars in India which include the Seltos Facelift, Sportage SUV, Carnival Facelift and more.