Telugu super news,New Delhi, 28th August 2023: Recognizing the emerging aspirations of new-age customers, Kia India, is now offering an electric sunroof in its Sonet Smartstream G1.2 HTK+ variant. This exciting addition enhances the premium and value quotient of the Kia Sonet’s offerings at an attractive price point of INR 9.76 lakh. Sonet has already captured the trust and admiration of more than 3.3 lakh customers in last 3 years.
The integration of an electric sunroof into the Sonet Smartstream G1.2 HTK+ perfectly aligns with the surging demand for this desirable feature, increasingly influencing the car-buying decisions of modern consumers.
Mr. Myung-sik Sohn, Chief Sales & Business Officer, Kia India, said, “Sonet’s journey has been defined by its ability to redefine norms and enhance drive experiences. With the addition of the electric sunroof to the Smartstream G1.2 HTK+variant, we are pushing the boundaries of luxury and value, catering to the discerning needs of our customers. This reaffirms our dedication to provide an exceptional Kia ownership experience that leaves a lasting impression.”
Launched in 2020, the Sonet has been an incredibly successful product for Kia, helping the brand establish its foothold in the sub-four-meter segment in India. Recently, Kia has launched a 3-year free maintenance and 5-year warranty coverage along with a zero down payment option. Besides the new electric sunroof, the Kia Sonet comes with a Smartstream 1.2-litre petrol engine developing 83 PS and 115 Nm of peak torque and 20.32cm (8.0”) Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple Carplay with wireless phone projection, 4 speakers and 2 tweeters, Fully Automatic Air Conditioner & Auto Headlamps.
Telugu super news,National, August 14 , 2023: Kia India, a leading premium carmaker, is now extending its successful ‘My Convenience Plus’ Aftersales program to new Seltos customers. This breakthrough program optimizes the comprehensive ownership cost* to an exceptional low of just INR 0.82/Km, offering a hassle-free ownership experience, vast service offers & coverage with an array of benefits to customers.
Through ‘My Convenience Plus’, new Seltos owners can enjoy additional savings of up to 10% on car-care services during the entire program tenure of 4-5 years. The program includes pre-paid maintenance, extended warranty, and roadside assistance, all designed to provide unparalleled peace of mind.
Kia is dedicated to providing best-in-class coverage and affordability in ownership costs, making Seltos the unbeatable premium value-proposition in its segment. Customers can choose between two packages – Premium (4 years) and Luxury (5 years) – tailoring the benefits to their individual requirements.
With ‘My Convenience Plus,’ Kia India strives to ensure that every journey with the Seltos is an unforgettable one, backed by top-notch after-sales support and cost-saving advantages. Kia India first introduced the ‘My Convenience Plus’ comprehensive coverage program for Carens customers in 2022. The initiative comes under KIN’s My Convenience personalized service initiative which was launched in September 2020 for all Kia models. Notably, the company recently surpassed the milestone of 150,000 customers who opted for My convenience program. The cost of the ‘My Convenience Plus’ program for the Seltos customers starts from INR 32,796 (Rs 8199 per year).
Engine Option
Year
Normal Servicing Cost
My Convenience Plus
% Saving
Total Cost
Per Km cost
Total Cost
Per Km cost
Petrol
4 Years and 40,000 KMs
37,701
0.94
32,796
0.82
13%
5 Years and 50,000 KMs
53,437
1.07
46,995
0.94
12%
Diesel
4 Years and 40,000 KMs
41,589
1.04
37,596
0.94
10%
5 Years and 50,000 KMs
58,398
1.17
51,995
1.04
11%
· PPM consists of per service oil and filter change along with labour cost· PPM cost is dependent on market inflation and tends to rise every year· The cost is derived basis the assumption that a customer will drive their vehicle for at least 40K in 4 years and 50K in 5 years
On the launch, Mr. Hardeep Singh Brar, National Head of Sales and Marketing – Kia India, said, “Kia has always been on a mission to simplify and create a seamless, convenient ownership experience for its customers. The introduction of‘My Convenience Plus’ is a big step in this direction, providing the best-in-class services, savings and comprehensive coverage to enhance the owning and driving experience of Seltos.”
Key features of the My Convenience Plus Kia ownership program
· Package cost starting from INR 32,796 (INR 8, 199 per year)
· ‘Best in Class’ comprehensive coverage with wide range of services and offering best cost of ownership in the segment
· Peace of Mind for 4/5 Years with best-in-class digitized experience
· Inflation protection for Periodic Maintenance Service, parts, consumables & labour
· Extended Warranty & Pre-Paid Maintenance coverage as per selected program
· Optional 4th-year Roadside Assistance with enhanced services at a special price in the 4-year Premium package
· Complimentary Tyre Services (Wheel Alignment, Balancing & Rotation) for 4/5 Periodic Maintenance Services
· Tyre Alloy Protection scheme in the 1st year (Only applicable in 5-year Luxury package)
· PAN India Coverage & Validity
· Scratch Care program for the New Seltos owners (retailed till 31st Dec’ 23). Customers can avail of one scratch repair (without dent) free of cost in an ownership period of 12 months from the date of sale. T&C apply.
· Digitized Ownership Experience through IOT-based smart services
Price Chart:
My Convenience Plus Price Chart
Plan
Premium (4 Years)
Luxury (5 Years)
Petrol
INR 32,796 (INR 8,199/Yr.)
INR 0.82/Km· INR 0.94/km when purchased separately· Up to 13% upfront benefit*
INR 46,995 (INR 9,399/Yr.)
INR 0.94/Km· INR 1.07/km when purchased separately· Up to 12% upfront benefit*
Diesel
INR 37,596 (INR 9,399/Yr.)
INR 0.94/Km· INR 1.05/km when purchased separately· Up to 10% upfront benefit*
INR 51,995 (INR 10,399/Yr.)
INR 1.04/Km· (INR 1.16/km when purchased separately· (Up to 11% upfront benefit*
Telugu super news,National, August , 2023: Kia India, a leading premium carmaker, is now extending its successful ‘My Convenience Plus’ Aftersales program to new Seltos customers. This breakthrough program optimizes the comprehensive ownership cost* to an exceptional low of just INR 0.82/Km, offering a hassle-free ownership experience, vast service offers & coverage with an array of benefits to customers.
Through ‘My Convenience Plus’, new Seltos owners can enjoy additional savings of up to 10% on car-care services during the entire program tenure of 4-5 years. The program includes pre-paid maintenance, extended warranty, and roadside assistance, all designed to provide unparalleled peace of mind.
Kia is dedicated to providing best-in-class coverage and affordability in ownership costs, making Seltos the unbeatable premium value-proposition in its segment. Customers can choose between two packages – Premium (4 years) and Luxury (5 years) – tailoring the benefits to their individual requirements.
With ‘My Convenience Plus,’ Kia India strives to ensure that every journey with the Seltos is an unforgettable one, backed by top-notch after-sales support and cost-saving advantages. Kia India first introduced the ‘My Convenience Plus’ comprehensive coverage program for Carens customers in 2022. The initiative comes under KIN’s My Convenience personalized service initiative which was launched in September 2020 for all Kia models. Notably, the company recently surpassed the milestone of 150,000 customers who opted for My convenience program. The cost of the ‘My Convenience Plus’ program for the Seltos customers starts from INR 32,796 (Rs 8199 per year).
Engine Option
Year
Normal Servicing Cost
My Convenience Plus
% Saving
Total Cost
Per Km cost
Total Cost
Per Km cost
Petrol
4 Years and 40,000 KMs
37,701
0.94
32,796
0.82
13%
5 Years and 50,000 KMs
53,437
1.07
46,995
0.94
12%
Diesel
4 Years and 40,000 KMs
41,589
1.04
37,596
0.94
10%
5 Years and 50,000 KMs
58,398
1.17
51,995
1.04
11%
· PPM consists of per service oil and filter change along with labour cost· PPM cost is dependent on market inflation and tends to rise every year· The cost is derived basis the assumption that a customer will drive their vehicle for at least 40K in 4 years and 50K in 5 years
On the launch, Mr. Hardeep Singh Brar, National Head of Sales and Marketing – Kia India, said, “Kia has always been on a mission to simplify and create a seamless, convenient ownership experience for its customers. The introduction of‘My Convenience Plus’ is a big step in this direction, providing the best-in-class services, savings and comprehensive coverage to enhance the owning and driving experience of Seltos.”
Key features of the My Convenience Plus Kia ownership program
· Package cost starting from INR 32,796 (INR 8, 199 per year)
· ‘Best in Class’ comprehensive coverage with wide range of services and offering best cost of ownership in the segment
· Peace of Mind for 4/5 Years with best-in-class digitized experience
· Inflation protection for Periodic Maintenance Service, parts, consumables & labour
· Extended Warranty & Pre-Paid Maintenance coverage as per selected program
· Optional 4th-year Roadside Assistance with enhanced services at a special price in the 4-year Premium package
· Complimentary Tyre Services (Wheel Alignment, Balancing & Rotation) for 4/5 Periodic Maintenance Services
· Tyre Alloy Protection scheme in the 1st year (Only applicable in 5-year Luxury package)
· PAN India Coverage & Validity
· Scratch Care program for the New Seltos owners (retailed till 31st Dec’ 23). Customers can avail of one scratch repair (without dent) free of cost in an ownership period of 12 months from the date of sale. T&C apply.
· Digitized Ownership Experience through IOT-based smart services
Price Chart:
My Convenience Plus Price Chart
Plan
Premium (4 Years)
Luxury (5 Years)
Petrol
INR 32,796 (INR 8,199/Yr.)
INR 0.82/Km· INR 0.94/km when purchased separately· Up to 13% upfront benefit*
INR 46,995 (INR 9,399/Yr.)
INR 0.94/Km· INR 1.07/km when purchased separately· Up to 12% upfront benefit*
Diesel
INR 37,596 (INR 9,399/Yr.)
INR 0.94/Km· INR 1.05/km when purchased separately· Up to 10% upfront benefit*
INR 51,995 (INR 10,399/Yr.)
INR 1.04/Km· (INR 1.16/km when purchased separately· (Up to 11% upfront benefit*
Telugu super news,New Delhi, 13th July 2023:Kia, India’s leading mass premium carmaker, today announced the commencement of bookings for the New Seltos from 14th July 2023. The new Seltos is the most-anticipated SUV in India, unveiled on 4th July’23. Kia also announced high-priority bookings via the ‘K-Code’ program which ensures shorter delivery time to all bookings done with K – code. The K-code can be generated by existing Seltos owners from the Kia India website and ‘MyKia app to upgrade their Seltos or gift their K-code to other prospective customers. Notably, the exclusive K-Code can only be applied to the bookings made through the Kia India website, www.kia.com/in, and is only applicable on 14th July. Bookings for the new Seltos can also be made at any authorized Kia dealerships in the country starting at 12 am on 14th July ’23.
Kia aims to strengthen its play in the mid-SUV segment with the new Seltos as the outgoing Seltos became Kia’s best-selling product innovation with more than 5 lakh sales in just 4 years. The latest innovation comes with segment-best features – 32 safety features, including Level ADAS (17 features), a dual-pane panoramic sunroof, a stunning design, and the most powerful 160PS engine. Kia has also launched a stylish India-exclusive Pewter Olive colour in the new Seltos range to accentuate the SUV stance.
Mr. Tae-Jin Park, MD & CEO, Kia India, said, “We are happy to initiate the pre-bookings for the latest avatar of Kia’s most successful brand – The Seltos. We are confident that the new Seltos will carry on the baton of Kia’s growth journey similar to the current Seltos. We acknowledge the invaluable contribution of existing Seltos customers who have earned the special privilege of sharing the K-Code. I am sure they will do their bit to ensure that the legacy of the Seltos lives on.”
Marking Kia’s foray into the Indian market in 2019, the Seltos has emerged as one of the best-selling mid-SUV in the segment y-o-y and has already sold more than 5.3 units.
Telugu super news,National, May 1st, 2023: Kia India, one of the leading premium carmakers, today reported strong growth of 24% for the period of Jan-April 2023 over the corresponding period last year and a 22% Y-o-Y growth with 23,216 units in April 2023. While Kia Sonet emerged as the top contributor to overall sales with 9,744 units, the Seltos and the Carens also performed well with 7,213 units and 6,107 units sold domestically respectively. Kia’s flagship SUVs – the Seltos and the Sonet continue to report strong growth with 32,249 units and 37,518 from Jan-April 2023 contributing roughly 33% and 38% respectively to Kia’s domestic sales.
With April 2023 strong sales, Kia now has 7 lakh+ proud owners who have chosen the Seltos, the Sonet, the Carnival, the Carens and the new EV6 as their favourite rides. Interestingly, the company achieved the 6 Lakh sales milestone in November 2022 and took only five months to sell the subsequent 1 Lakh units.
Commenting on Kia’s growth journey, Hardeep Singh Brar, National Head, Sales & Marketing, Kia India said, “In less than four years, we have not only established ourselves as a leading premium automotive company but also emerged as a popular new-age brand. Our 7 lakh+ customers have entrusted us with a lot of faith, and we will continue to do our best to give them quality service and inspiring innovations. Our strategic business decision to establish leadership in iMT is working well with the iMT models contributing 34% to the overall April sales.”
Recently, Kia also announced 2 lakh export units to more than 95 countries, making it the undisputed leader in exporting UVs and MPVs for the third consecutive year since it started its India operations in 2019.
Telugu super news,New Delhi, 5 April 2023: Kia India, today, announced that it’s soon opening the bookings for its globally acclaimed and premium offering – the 2023 Kia EV6 which has become the best-selling Premium Electric Vehicle in India in just seven months of its launch. Kia commenced its electrification journey last year in June 2022 with EV6 and closed 2022 delivering the product to 432 happy customers. Despite the long waiting period owing to the global supply chain issues last year, Kia managed to deliver the sales numbers for EV6 in a record span of seven months. The final deliveries turned out to be more than four times the originally planned numbers for the Indian market due to an overwhelming response from customers. This unprecedented demand testifies to the impressive performance, sleek design, and advanced features of the EV6. This move contributes significantly to Kia India’s journey toward becoming a sustainable mobility leader.
The Kia EV6 has won a slew of global and Indian recognitions of repute including the prestigious ‘Green Car Award 2023’ by ICOTY, 2023 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year, 2022 European Car of the Year, 2022 Korean Car of the Year, 2022 Car of the Year & SUV of the Year at the Red Dot Awards. These awards celebrate the design, technology and innovation excellence of EV6, as well as its ability to deliver a sustainable mobility solution to new-age consumers.
Mr. Tae-Jin Park, MD & CEO, Kia India, said “We are thrilled with the response to our first premium EV offering, the EV6, which has established itself as a design and technology marvel and has won multiple awards since its launch. As a symbol of our commitment to electrification and sustainability, the EV6 has created history by becoming one of the best-selling products in its first year. We are proud to be leading the way towards a more sustainable future and will continue to grow the segment to grow our business.”
He further added, “For this year, we are focussing on importing more products to cater to the audiences who couldn’t get their hands on the premium car last year by expanding our dealer network. We are confident that the EV6 will continue to lead the premium EV segment with its splendid performance in the market.”
Built on Kia’s dedicated EV platform, the Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), the EV6 is a wonderful combination of bold design, progressive engineering, innovative technologies, and exciting electric performance. The Kia EV6 marks the beginning of Kia’s sustainable mobility journey in the country and is a wonderful combination of bold design, progressive engineering, innovative technologies, and exciting electric performance. The EV6 delivers jaw-dropping performance, ultra-fast DC charging, vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality, and a flat-floor interior that utilizes sustainable-friendly materials throughout the cabin. Kia EV6 offers a wide array of advanced driver assistance systems, adding an unprecedented level of connectivity and safety. The vehicle boasts a highly impressive ARAI certified range of 708km, ultra-fast charging capabilities, and a spacious, high-tech interior. Kia EV6 is available in five exciting colors – Runway Red, Yacht Blue, Moonscape, Aurora Black Pearl, and Snow White Pearl.
In August’22, the company installed India’s first and fastest ‘240kWh’ charger for promoting green technology. The company plans to expand its EV dealer footprint from 15 select dealerships across 12 cities at the time of launch to 60 outlets across 44 cities. Kia India also plans to expand the 150 kW high-speed charger network from the existing 15 dealerships to all 60 outlets.
The 2023 Kia EV6 is available in two variants: GT Line and GT Line AWD at an ex-showroom price of Rs 60.95 lakh and Rs. 65.95 lakh respectively.
Telugu Super news,January 13th,2023; Kia India, one of the fastest-growing carmakers in the country, registered big wins at ICOTY 2023. The Kia Carens was crowned as the Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) 2023 and the Kia EV6 won the Green Car Award 2023 by ICOTY. With this, Kia has become the first brand ever to win two ICOTY awards in the same year.
The ICOTY awards, held under the aegis of the Automotive Journalists Association of India (AJAI), are the most coveted automotive awards in the country and are often referred to as the Oscars of the Indian automotive industry. The award is an expert and independent judgment of the best new car. The highly experienced jury members are responsible for selecting a single decisive winner. The criteria like price, fuel efficiency, styling, comfort, safety, performance, practicality, technical innovation, value for money, and suitability for Indian driving conditions are particularly important factors that are considered while deciding on the winner.
Tae-Jin Park, Managing Director & CEO, Kia India said, “It’s a proud moment for all of us at the Kia family. We are absolutely elated to be awarded with not one but two prestigious ICOTY honours – Kia Carens won the coveted ‘Indian Car of the Year’ and our flagship EV, the EV6, won the laurel as ICOTY ‘Green Car Award 2023 by ICOTY’. We are thankful to the esteemed ICOTY jury members for this recognition. This is a well-deserved recognition for brand Kia and speaks volumes for our technological prowess, capabilities and understanding of Indian market. It is a true reflection of our successful journey in India and a great motivation for us to keep working and contributing towards an inspiring tomorrow.”
Kia Carens is yet another made-in-India global product from Kia that brings the sophistication of a family mover and the sportiness of an SUV in one compelling package. The Kia Carens is a comfortable and spacious three-row seater Recreational Vehicle designed for modern Indian families. The vehicle hosts many first-in-class features such as 26.03 Cm (10.25”) HD Touchscreen Navigation with Next Generation Kia Connect, BOSE Premium Sound System with 8 speakers, Smart Pure Air Purifier with Virus and Bacteria protection, Ventilated front seats, 2nd Row Seat One Touch Easy Electric Tumble and SkyLight Sunroof to name a few. All the trim levels offer the Robust 10 Hi-safety package as standard which includes 6 airbags, VSM, HAC, ESC, all-Wheel Disc Brakes, to name a few, making the Kia Carens safe for a family drive. The Kia Carens is available with three powertrain options – Smartstream 1.5 Petrol, Smartstream 1.4 T-GDi Petrol and 1.5 CRDi VGT Diesel. Further, customers also get an option to choose from three transmission options – 6MT, 7DCT and 6AT.The vehicle is offered in the Seven seater option in Premium to Luxury trims, while the Luxury Plus trim is available with a choice of both 6 and 7 seater options.
Kia EV6 is the first Electric Vehicle by Kia in the country and is built on Kia’s dedicated EV platform, the Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). The vehicle boasts a highly impressive real-world driving range, ultra-fast charging capabilities, and a spacious, high-tech interior. It features an 800-volt ultra-fast charging capability, with a 10-80 percent charge taking as little as 18 minutes using a 350-kW charger. Alongside its charging capabilities, the EV6 is introduced in India with a long-range (77.4 kWh) battery pack that offers a range of up to 708 km on a full charge (ARAI certified).
