Sonet, Seltos, Carens and More to Become Expensive by up to 2% in January 2025

The prices of all Kia cars and SUVs will rise by as much as 2% in January 2025, due to rising commodity prices and supply chain expenses.

Kia has decided to increase the prices of all its cars and SUVs by as much as 2% in January 2025. This adjustment is attributed to growing commodity prices and supply chain expenses. Kia's decision is in line with other major automakers, who will also increase the prices of their models starting the new year. For example, Maruti Suzuki plans to raise the price of its cars by up to 4% (depending on the model), while Mahindra and Tata Motors are set to increase prices by up to 3%.

In addition to mass-market brands, premium, and luxury automakers are set to hike prices in our market. Notably, Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz cars will be costlier by up to 3% from the next month.

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Coming back to Kia, the South Korean automaker has sold over 16 lakh vehicles in India and internationally to date. The Seltos stands out as the company’s best-selling model, with more than 6.70 lakh units sold. It is accompanied by the Sonet (4.80 lakh units), the Carens (2.14 lakh units), and the Carnival (15,000 units).

Commenting on the price adjustment, Hardeep Singh Brar, Sr. Vice President, – Sales and Marketing, Kia India said, 'At Kia, we are committed to delivering exceptional, technologically advanced vehicles of the highest quality to our valued customers. However, due to the persistent rise in commodity prices, unfavorable exchange rates, and increased input costs, a necessary price adjustment has become unavoidable. Despite these challenges, Kia is absorbing a significant portion of the cost increase, minimizing the financial impact on our customers, so they can continue enjoying their favorite Kia vehicles without a major dent on their pockets.'

Other Highlights

Kia's new SUV, the Syros, is set to be unveiled in India this month. Although Kia has not announced anything, the car will likely include a 1.0-litre Smartstream G T-GDI petrol engine with 118bhp and 172Nm or a 1.5-litre CRDi VGT diesel engine with 114bhp and 250Nm from the Kia Sonet.

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In terms of features, the upcoming Kia SUV is expected to have an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS), automatic climate control, a touchscreen infotainment unit, six airbags, and ventillated seats, among others.