kia Cars

Kia has been one of the most renowned automobile manufacturers in the country right from the time of its entry into the market. Kia Motors Corporation is a South Korea-based automaker with its headquarters in Seoul. Hyundai motors have a minority stake in the brand. The Kia car company debuted in India with the introduction of Seltos, which was a huge success. The Kia car brand has manufacturing facilities based in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, with an annual capacity of 3 lakh units. Kia car has an extensive dealer network across the country, which is another reason behind its success. There are 5 offerings from Kia car for Indian buyers. The most expensive Kia car is the EV6. On the other hand, Kia Sonet is the most pocket-friendly offering from the company's stable.

Let's find out what Kia Motors has in store for us.

Kia cars from most expensive to least expensive

Kia Carnival

The top model of the Kia Carnival costs ₹35.48 lakh, which makes it the most expensive Kia car in India.

Each model of Kia Carnival comes with a diesel engine and automatic transmission. Even the cheapest variant - Kia Carnival Premium 7 STR – has both a diesel engine and automatic transmission. However, the mileage of the Kia Carnival is 13 kmpl, which is lower than what many would want in their car.

Kia Carnival has four seating options : 6-seater, 7-seater, 8-seater, and 9-seater. The most expensive Kia Carnival model is the Kia Carnival Limousine Plus 7 STR, priced at ₹34.98 lakhs.

If you are looking for a versatile MUV and have a budget between ₹25 lakhs and ₹35 lakhs, Kia Carnival is a great pick.

Kia Seltos

With more than 25 variants, Kia Seltos is one of the most versatile 5-seater SUVs in the country. Kia Seltos starts at a base price of ₹10.19 lakhs and goes up to ₹18 lakhs. The promised mileage of Kia Seltos is 21 kmpl, but the diesel variants provide better mileage than the petrol variants.

Kia Seltos is available in both diesel and petrol engines and offers both manual and automatic transmissions. The car comes with a 50-liter petrol tank, which is standard in the compact SUV segment. There's enough boot space for luggage, and the interiors are quite spacious.

At a starting price just above ₹10 lakhs, Kia Seltos is a great pick. With its powerful 1353 cc engine and automatic transmission, driving this car is a joy. However, the mileage is not up to the mark, and it's a considerable downside of Kia Seltos.

Kia Sonet

Kia Sonet is the cheapest car from Kia Motors in India, with a base price of ₹7.15 lakhs. It's Kia's answer to the competitive compact SUV segment. Hyundai Creta and Tata Nexon are the two closest competitors of Kia Sonet, but there are plenty of compact SUVs in the market.

Kia Sonet GTX plus 1.5 AT dual-tone is the most expensive model of Kia Sonet at a price of ₹13.79 lakhs. In terms of mileage, the cheapest Kia Motors car outperforms the expensive cars with a mileage of 19 kmpl. It also has a 1493 cc engine which is great at this price point. There are 6 airbags and all other standard safety features as well.

The only area where Kia Sonet falls behind other cars is its interior. While the interior is visually pleasing, it's not as spacious as most people would want it to be.

The exterior of the car is comparable to most compact SUVs, and it's available in up to 10 color options. Keeping all the factors in mind, it's safe to say that Kia Sonet is one of the best compact SUVs under ₹10 lakhs in India.

Popular Kia car models in India

Kia Carnival

Kia Carnival is one of the most popular offerings from the brand. In India, the car is available in 3 variants across the range, namely Prestige, Limousine, and Sportsmatic. It is powered by a 2.2-litre 4-cylinder diesel motor producing 197 bhp. Power is transferred to the wheels via an 8-speed Sportsmatic transmission.

The dimensions of the Kia car give it an imposing stance on the road. It rides on 18-inch alloys, which is standard across the range. The front fascia sports the Kia signature Tiger nose grille with chrome elements. Other exterior car highlights include body-coloured bumpers, LED headlamps, LED fog lamps, shark fin antenna, and more.

The interior features ultra-premium fabric seats, a touchscreen infotainment system, a dual sunroof, one-touch sliding doors, and more. There is an extensive list of features on the inside based on the trim level. Safety features include parking sensors on the front and rear, cornering brake control, electronic stability control, Rollover mitigation, curtain airbags, and more. Prices for the Carnival start at ₹30.97 lakh and go up to ₹35.48 lakh. The mileage of the car is around 13.9 kmpl. It rivals cars like the Toyota Velfire, MG Gloster, Jeep Meridian, and others in the segment.

Kia Carens

Kia Carens is a three-row MPV that was introduced in the Indian market in 2022. It is available in eight different colours - Intense Red, Glacier White Pearl, Sparkling Silver, Moss Brown, Clear White, Aurora Black Pearl, Imperial Blue and Gravity Gray. The car features the same powertrain as the Seltos. Engine options are the same, including 1.5-litre petrol (113 bhp), 1.4-litre turbo petrol (138 bhp), and 1.5 litres (113 bhp). A six-speed manual and seven-speed DCT gearboxes manage transmission duty.

In terms of features, it is the most loaded offering from Kia. There are three colour options for the dashboard, upholstery, and door pads. It also features a 10.25-inch touchscreen and a fully digital driver display. One of the major highlights of the interior is the presence of storage space throughout the cabin. Additional features include ambient lighting, a one-touch tumble function, roof-mounted air vents, and more. For the safety of the occupants, the car comes with six airbags, TPMS, parking sensors, and more. KIA car price in India for the Kia Carens starts at ₹10.2 lakh and goes up to ₹18.45 lakh. It rivals cars like the Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, Hyundai Verna, and others in the segment.

Conclusion

Kia India is slowly building its presence in the Indian car market and is already giving established players a run for their money. As we can see from this list, there's great potential in the cars from Kia Motors. If you are looking for more information about Kia vehicles, check out the Park+ app today.