Kia to Hike prices of Sonet, Carens, Seltos from April

Kia’s models, which are among the big automobile companies, will become expensive from next month. The prices of the company’s Sonet, Carens and Seltos will be increased by up to three percent. Kia said that the main reason behind this is the rising cost of commodities. However, it is not known how much the price of which model will be increased.

The price of the company’s Sonet ranges between Rs 7.99 lakh and Rs 14.69 lakh. Kia The Carens MPV is priced between Rs 10.45 lakh and Rs 18.95 lakh. Its best-selling Seltos is priced between Rs 10.90 lakh and Rs 20.30 lakh (ex-showroom). Kia’s Sales and Marketing Head, Hardeep Singh Brar said, “The company constantly strives to provide better and advanced technology products to its customers. Due to rising commodity prices and the impact of exchange rates, we have had to increase the prices slightly.”

Kia introduced the updated Sonet at the end of last year. Some changes have been made in its exterior design. Along with this, Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) has been added to it. Sonet is an important model for the company. It is exported along with being sold in the country. It competes with Maruti Suzuki’s Brezza and Hyundai’s Venue. It is an SUV under four meters. However, the best-selling model for Kia in the country is Seltos. The design of DRL has been changed slightly in the updated Sonet. Its headlights and front bumper have also changed.

It will be available in eight single and two dual-tone colours. Its monotone colours are Olive, White, Silver, Grey, Red, Blue, Clear White and Black. Dual-tone colours include Red with Black Roof and White with Black Roof. It has a 10.25 inch main touchscreen display and a 10.25 inch LCD driver display. Along with this, a 360 degree camera, smart air purification system, seven speaker Bose sound system have been provided. Kia’s sales are increasing in the country. Company is getting strong demand for the Seltos SUV. Due to this, it has decided to increase its production capacity and cut down on exports.