Kia India

Kia India Company Origin

Founded on June 9, 1944, Kia India began life as Kyungsung Precision Industry, focused on manufacturing steel tubing and bicycle parts.

In 1952, it was renamed Kia Industries, and subsequently expanded into motorcycles (1957), trucks (1962), and cars (1974).

Its first integrated automotive assembly plant, the Sohari Plant, began operations in 1973.

So, Kia is one of South Korea’s oldest and most diversified automakers, evolving from bicycles to a full-fledged automobile manufacturer by the mid-1970s.

Kia India Entry into the Indian Market

Kia India Pvt. Ltd. was officially incorporated on May 19, 2017, and is headquartered in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh.

The Anantapur manufacturing plant began trial production in January 2019, and the mass production of the Kia Seltos began on 31 July 2019.

This facility has a production capacity of around 300,000 vehicles annually.

Kia India Personal Vehicle

Focus & Strategy

Kia India has curated its portfolio exclusively around SUVs and MPVs, intentionally avoiding hatchbacks and sedans. The strategy reflects market preferences and Kia’s global push for compact and midsize utility vehicles, with India serving as an export hub for these models

Kia India Current Models Available

Kia Sonet

Category: Sub-4-meter compact SUV.

Engine Options: 1.2L petrol, 1.5L turbo diesel, and 1.0L turbo petrol.

Transmissions: 5-speed MT, 6-speed iMT, 6-speed MT, 6-speed AT, 6-speed DCT.

Mileage: Approx. 18.8 km/l (petrol), 22.3 km/l (diesel).

Price Range: ₹8.00 – 15.74 lakh (ex-showroom).

Kia Seltos

Category: Mid-size SUV.

Features: Wide range of engines, including turbo variants, advanced transmissions, and ADAS on facelifts.

Price Range: ₹11.19 – 20.56 lakh (ex-showroom)

Kia Syros

Category: Subcompact crossover SUV, sitting between Sonet and Seltos.

Launch: Unveiled Dec 2024; bookings from Jan 2025.

Safety: First Kia in India with 5-star Bharat NCAP rating (both adult and child).

Engine Options: 1.0 L turbo petrol and 1.5 L diesel.

Price Range: ₹9.50 – 17.80 lakh (ex-showroom).

Kia Carens & Carens Clavis

Category: 6/7-seater MPV blending SUV and MPV strengths.

Engines: 1.5 L NA petrol, 1.5 L turbo petrol (GDi), 1.5 L diesel.

Transmissions: 6-speed MT, 6-speed iMT, 7-speed DCT.

Clavis Upgrades (2025)

Dual 12.25-inch displays, panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, BOSE audio, ambient lighting, wireless charging, ADAS Level 2, 6 airbags.

Price Range: ₹11.50 – 21.50 lakh (ex-showroom).

Kia Carens Clavis EV, Category: India’s more affordable electric MPV, Price: ₹17.99 lakh (ex-showroom), Booking Start: From July 22, 2025.

Kia Carnival (4th Gen)

Category: Premium 7-seater MPV (Limousine variants), Engine – 2.2 L diesel, Launched – October 2024, Price – ₹63.90 lakh (ex-showroom).

Kia EV6, Category, Premium electric SUV, Features, High-range EV, advanced tech,Price, ₹60.97 – 65.97 lakh (ex-showroom).

Kia EV9,Category: Luxury electric 3-row SUVLaunch: October 2024Price: ₹1.30 crore (ex-showroom).

First Dealership And  Expansion in India

In February 2019, Kia India opened its first showroom in Noida, partnering with Allied Motors. This marked the brand’s physical entry into the Indian retail market. The showroom, designed on Kia’s iconic ‘Red Cube’ concept, covers 12,000 sq ft and includes dedicated consultation areas, a lounge and café, new car delivery zones, and after-sales facilities.

Kia India Dealership 

By mid-2019, Kia had rolled out approximately 105 dealerships across 74 cities in India. The brand aimed to expand to ~265 touchpoints in cities by the time the Seltos launched in August 2019. As of late 2024, there are approximately 445 Kia locations spread across 299 cities and 30 states/territories—with Maharashtra (48), Uttar Pradesh (42), Gujarat (39), Karnataka (37), and Tamil Nadu (33) leading the numbers. Another source notes that platforms like CarDekho list around 517 Kia dealers across 340 cities.

Top cities with the highest dealership counts include:

Bengaluru – 17

Delhi – 17

Hyderabad – 12

Chennai – 10

Pune – 9

Mumbai – 7

Ahmedabad – 6

Gurgaon – 5

Jaipur – 5

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