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2026
Kia India expands assured buyback programme to locally produced cars
Kia India expanded its assured buyback programme to cover locally produced models including the Sorento, Seltos, Sonet, Carens Clavis, Carens and Syros, while the locally assembled Carnival is not covered. The programme offers an assured residual value of up to 75 percent for ICE and up to 70 percent for EV models in three years, with tenure options of three, four and five years for ICE models and three and four years for EVs, annual running limits depending on tenure, and enrollment through authorised Kia dealers at the time of vehicle purchase.
2026
Kia unveils Sorento images and starts production at Penukonda plant ahead of India launch
Kia India unveiled the first official images of its flagship SUV, the Kia Sorento, and began production at its Penukonda manufacturing facility. The first locally produced Sorento rolled off the line on Thursday; the three-row SUV is set to launch in India on September 4, with pre-bookings already open. It will be Kia's first hybrid SUV in India with an AWD system and will also offer a diesel powertrain, and will be the first model globally to feature the Kia AI Assistant powered by Live Generative AI.
2022
Kia India introduces MyKia customer app
Kia India introduced MyKia, an integrated customer communication application offering sales, service, customer rewards, and other features.
2022
Kia launches Carens in India
Kia India launched the Carens, a seven-seater, three-row recreational vehicle, in India. The article reports prices ranging from ₹8.99 lakh to ₹16.99 lakh (ex-showroom, pan India).
2022
Kia rolls out first customer Kia Carens
Kia India said it rolled out the first customer Kia Carens from its Anantapur manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh, ahead of the model's planned February launch.
2021
Kia India launches the Seltos X Line
Kia India launched the Seltos X Line in India. The petrol X Line 7DCT was priced at Rs 17.79 lakh and the diesel X Line 6AT at Rs 18.10 lakh.
2021
Kia India introduces Digi-Connect
Kia India introduced Digi-Connect, a digital consultation service that lets customers interact with their nearest dealership through video conferencing and share documents and other materials.
2021
Kia India introduces Carnival satisfaction guarantee scheme
Kia India introduced a satisfaction guarantee scheme for potential Carnival customers, allowing eligible customers who are unsatisfied to return the vehicle within 30 days of purchase; Kia covers 95 percent of the ex-showroom cost and specified related costs, subject to conditions.
2021
Kia unveils new brand identity in India
Kia introduced its new brand positioning in India and unveiled a refreshed logo and brand slogan as part of its new brand identity.
2020
JK Tyre named official tyre supplier for Kia Seltos
JK Tyre announced a partnership with Kia Motors India as the official tyre supplier for the Seltos, supplying UX Royale 215/60 R17 radial tyres.
2020
Kia Motors India launches contactless, paperless aftersales service
Kia Motors India announced the launch of a contactless, paperless aftersales and personalised vehicle service for customers, including an Advanced Pick and Drop programme with live vehicle tracking.
2020
Kia launches Sonet SUV in India
Kia Motors India launched the Sonet entry SUV in India, priced between Rs 6.71 lakh and Rs 11.99 lakh ex-showroom.
2020
Kia launches Sonet in India
Kia Motors launched its compact SUV Sonet in India, with prices ranging from Rs 6.71 lakh to Rs 11.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
2020
Kia unveils Sonet SUV in India
Kia Motors India unveiled the Sonet, its third car in the country. The article says the vehicle is planned to launch in India during the festive season; that future launch had not yet occurred in the report.
2020
Kia launches refreshed Seltos with new features
Kia Motors India launched a refreshed Seltos with new features and enhancements, priced from ₹9.89 lakh ex-showroom in Delhi.
2020
Kia discontinues two Seltos variants
Kia India decided to discontinue the Smartstream Petrol 1.4T-GDI GTK and GTX 7DCT Seltos variants, citing market research and customer preferences.
2020
Kia launches refreshed Seltos SUV in India
Kia Motors India launched a refreshed Seltos SUV in India, with ten new features and prices starting at Rs 9.89 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
2020
Kia Motors India introduces Kia Care sanitization campaign
Kia Motors India introduced the Kia Care campaign, a three-step hygiene and safety programme at its dealerships and service centers in India. Customers could receive free vehicle sanitization on a first-come, first-served basis.
2020
Kia Motors India announces Kia Care campaign
Kia Motors India announced the Kia Care campaign, offering free vehicle sanitisation on a first-come, first-served basis and detailing vehicle, service-network and customer safety measures while its service touchpoints restarted operations in India.
2020
Kia Motors India appoints Tae-Jin Park as executive director and chief sales officer
Kia Motors India announced that Tae-Jin Park would take on the roles of Executive Director and Chief Sales Officer, replacing Yong S. Kim. The appointment was to take effect immediately, with Park responsible for sales, marketing, service, and network development in India.