Kia India has announced a price hike of up to 3% across its entire vehicle lineup, effective from April 1, 2025. This decision comes amid rising commodity prices and increasing supply chain costs that have impacted vehicle production. The price adjustment will apply to all popular Kia models, including Seltos, Sonet, Syros, Carens, and Carnival, along with Kia’s electric vehicles.
Kia India Price Hike April 2025: Up to 3% Increase on All Models
Reason Behind the Price Hike
Hardeep Singh Brar, Sr. Vice President – Sales and Marketing, Kia India, explained the rationale behind the price hike, stating that rising input material costs and supply chain challenges have necessitated the adjustment. Despite the price hike, Kia India is absorbing a significant portion of these increased costs to ensure that the burden on customers is minimized.
Impact on Kia Models
Starting April 2025, all Kia models will experience an increase in their prices by up to 3%. Here’s how the price hike affects Kia’s popular models:
- Kia Seltos: Best-selling SUV with 690,000+ unit sales.
- Kia Sonet: Compact SUV with over 500,000 units sold.
- Kia Syros: New SUV with growing popularity, contributing significantly to Kia’s recent sales surge.
- Kia Carens: Versatile MPV with 232,000+ units sold.
- Kia Carnival: Premium MPV with 15,000+ unit sales.
Kia’s Recent Sales Growth
In February 2025, Kia India reported domestic sales of 25,026 units, reflecting a 23.89% year-on-year growth. The new Syros SUV played a key role in boosting sales, while the Carens MPV also witnessed a 10.06% rise in demand.
Buy Before Price Hike to Save
For those considering purchasing a Kia vehicle, buying before April 1, 2025, can help save costs by locking in current prices. Post-April, customers will see increased prices across all Kia models, including its upcoming EV6 facelift.
With this price adjustment, Kia joins Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors in raising prices for the new financial year. Despite external pressures, Kia India remains committed to delivering technologically advanced and high-quality vehicles at competitive prices.
