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Kia to hike prices by up to 2 percent from July 1

The carmaker says it has endeavoured to keep the price increase to a minimum.
1 min read18 Jun '26
Glenn NoronhaGlenn Noronha
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Kia India has announced it will increase prices across its model range by up to 2 percent from July 1, 2026. The carmaker has cited “rising input costs and an overall increase in operational expenditure” as the reason for the move.

  1. Kia hiking prices due to rising input costs and increased operational expenditure
  2. Up to Rs 2.6 lakh increase in prices likely, depending on model and variant

Kia stated that it remains “committed to offering its customers the best-in-class products and ownership experience” and has “endeavoured to keep the price increase to a minimum” by absorbing a significant portion of the cost escalation internally. “The extent of the price increase will vary across models and variants, ensuring that the overall value proposition of each offering is maintained,” said the brand.

Kia price hike in July 2026 

While the carmaker hasn’t revealed model-specific price revisions, an increase of up to Rs 2.6 lakh is likely, depending on the car and variant chosen. For reference, here’s a price list of the nine Kia models in India as of June 18, 2026.

Kia price list in June 2026 (Rs)
Sonet
7.33 lakh to 14.18 lakh
Syros
8.42 lakh to 15.82 lakh
Seltos
11 lakh to 20 lakh
Carens
11.02 lakh to 12.88 lakh
Carens Clavis
11.22 lakh to 21.58 lakh
Carens Clavis EV
18.01 lakh to Rs 25 lakh
Carnival
59.45 lakh
EV6
66 lakh
EV9
1.3 crore

Notably, Kia isn’t the only carmaker to announce a price hike. Brands such as Tata, Hyundai and Maruti Suzuki have also raised prices, citing similar reasons.

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