"Movement that inspires" is, without a doubt, an appropriate slogan for Kia. From Seltos to Sonet to Carnival, Kia cars have been among the most comfortable vehicles to drive. Even though Kia is a South Korean brand, its advanced functions, refined experience even on Indian roads, and futuristic design have contributed to it becoming one of the country's most popular brands.
As per usual, with 23,769 total sales, Kia was the fifth-largest automaker in January 2024. In January 2024, sales of the Kia Seltos saw a 39 percent decrease year over year to 6,391 units but this decline does not define the liking of the Seltos among Indians, which is by the way Kia’s best-ever-selling car in India. Well, the list of Kia cars doesn’t end at Seltos rather it starts from there. Therefore, Let’s dig deeper and read about the best 4 Kia petrol Cars available in India along with their Prices and Specifications.
1. Kia Carnival (2024)
Fourth-generation Kia Carnival's first look was revealed at Auto Expo 2023. The Kia Carnival exterior design of the luxury MPV has recently been revealed and it received an update. Information on its styling is consistent with Kia's most recent design concept, "Opposites United." Around the world, the new Carnival will be offered with three different powertrain options: hybrid, diesel, and petrol. Additionally, Kia has revealed that a new 1.6-litre turbo-petrol hybrid will be joining the lineup. compared to the previous model, which was only available with a diesel engine, we expect that the India-spec premium MPV will get a petrol engine.
Kia Carnival Key Specification & Price
- Price: Rs 40 lakh
- Engine: 3.5-litre V-6, 290 hp
Mileage: 13.9 km/l
Interior: seven-passenger seating, 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system.
Exterior: 17-inch alloy wheels, power-sliding rear side doors, heated exterior mirrors
Features: lane-keeping assist, pedestrian detection, rear automatic braking.
Safety: 5-star Global NCAP, collision mitigation, blind-spot warning.
Fuel Type: Petrol
Colors: Panthera Metal, Snow White Pearl, Aurora Black Pearl, Flare Red, Ceramic Silver, Astra Blue.
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
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2. Kia Seltos
Kia’s best-ever-selling car in India, Seltos has seen a 39 percent decline in its year-on-year performance with just 6,391 units being sold in January 2024. Being one of the best-selling SUVs, the Seltos has been a powerful rival to the Hyundai Creta. Following the update, the interior of the Seltos has been made to look more elegant and luxurious, and it now includes an ADAS safety suite and the highly desired panoramic sunroof among its many features.
Seltos is offered in three engines: The 1.5-liter gasoline engine can be mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox or a CVT. The 1.5-liter diesel engine can be mated to a 6-speed torque converter automatic or a 6-speed iMT (clutchless manual). The 1.5-liter turbo-petrol engine can be mated to a 6-speed iMT or a 7-speed DCT automatic.
Kia Seltos Key Specificaiton & Price
- Price: Rs. 10.90 - 20.30 Lakh
- Engine: 1497 cc,1482 cc
Mileage: 20.2 km/l
Interior: seven-passenger seating, 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system.
Exterior: Dual-zone fully automatic air conditioner, HD touchscreen AVN, full-digital cluster with a 26.04 cm color LCD MID.
Features: signature tiger nose grille, a dual-pane panoramic sunroof, R-18 crystal-cut glossy black alloy wheels.
Safety: 4-star Global NCAP, rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist.
Fuel Type: Petrol/Diesel
Colors: Aurora Black Pearl, Snow White Pearl, and Steel Gray.
Transmission: 6&7-speed automatic
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3. Kia Sonet
With a 25 percent year-over-year growth, Sonet appeared as the best-selling Kia car. The Kia Sonet has also been regarded as one of the best-selling small SUVs for quite a time now due to its appealing bunch of features and ability to provide a luxurious ride. The main attraction of the recent facelift is the addition of Level-1 ADAS features, which have increased its safety quotient.
The 1.2-liter NA gasoline engine, 1.5-liter diesel engine, and 1.0-liter turbo-petrol engine are still the engines that power Kia cars. Both the diesel and turbo-petrol engines come with a 6-speed iMT, similar to the earlier model.
Kia Sonet Key Specification & Price
- Price: Rs. 7.99 - 15.69 Lakh
- Engine: 1497 cc,1482 cc
Mileage: 17-20.7 km/l
Interior: spacious and comfortable, with a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment display.
Exterior: Sleek and modern design, heartbeat tail lamps, and all-wheel disc brakes.
Features: electric sunroof, wireless phone charger, and 4-way adjustable driver's seat.
Safety: 3-star Global NCAP, ABS (anti-lock braking system), and rear parking sensors.
Fuel Type: Petrol/Diesel
Colors: white, black, silver, and blue
Transmission: MT (intelligent manual transmission) and AT (automatic transmission).
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4. Kia Carens
This 6- and 7-seater Korean MUV was released in 2022 and quickly achieved recognition, ranking among the best-selling vehicles. But, with Maruti and even Toyota becoming more and more competitive, there has been a recent drop in the market for Carens. The Carens saw a 27 percent decline in its year-over-year performance last month, selling only 5,848 units.
Caren is available in three engines: a 1.5-liter gasoline engine paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox; a 1.5-liter diesel engine paired with a 6-speed iMT and 6-speed automatic transmission; and a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine paired with a 6-speed iMT and 7-speed DCT automatic transmission.
Kia Carens Key Specificaiton & Price
- Price: Rs. 10.45 - 19.45 Lakh
- Engine: 1482 cc,1497 cc
Mileage: 17.9 km/l to 21 km/l
Interior: leatherette seats, rear seat headrests, ventilated seats
Exterior: body-colored bumpers, wheel arches, and side moldings.
Features: cruise control, parking sensors, real-time vehicle tracking, voice command, sunroof.
Safety: 3-star Global NCAP, anti-lock braking system (ABS), multiple airbags for driver.
Fuel Type: Petrol/Diesel
Colors: white, black, silver, and blue
Transmission: manual and automatic
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Conclusion
Kia believes “You are actually infinite when you look within” and that very spirit is honored in the Kia Cars. Kia has successfully proven itself as a leader in the automotive industry by producing top-notch cars with a focus on youthful consumers. From great design to advanced features, Kia is one of the best options among petrol cars if you are looking forward to purchasing one for yourself.
