Kia Cars Waiting Period in India

Kia is one of the most popular car brands in India, offering a range of models such as the Sonet, Seltos, Carens and Carnival. However, due to the high demand and limited supply, Kia cars have a long waiting period in most cities. In this blog post, we will look at the waiting period of different Kia cars in India as of July 2023, based on the information available online.

Kia Sonet – Waiting Period

Kia Sonet, a sub-4m SUV, competes with Hyundai Venue, Maruti Vitara Brezza, and Tata Nexon. Its 1.2-litre petrol, 1.0-litre turbo-petrol, and 1.5-litre diesel engines. 5-speed manual, 6-speed iMT (clutchless manual), 6-speed torque converter, 7-speed dual-clutch. According to a reports by , the waiting period for the Kia Sonet ranges from 19 weeks to 29 weeks, depending on the variant and engine option. Diesel and 1.0-litre turbo-petrol types take longer than 1.2-litre petrol ones. The iMT and petrol manual variants have the shortest waiting period of up to eight weeks.
Here is a table showing the waiting period of different Kia Sonet variants in India:

Variant	Engine	Transmission	Waiting Period
HTE	1.2 Petrol	5MT	19 weeks
HTK	1.2 Petrol	5MT	19 weeks
HTK+	1.2 Petrol	5MT	19 weeks
HTK+	1.0 Turbo-Petrol	iMT	8 weeks
HTK+	1.0 Turbo-Petrol	DCT	12 weeks
HTX	1.0 Turbo-Petrol	iMT	8 weeks
HTX+	1.0 Turbo-Petrol	iMT	8 weeks
GTX+	1.0 Turbo-Petrol	iMT	8 weeks
GTX+	1.0 Turbo-Petrol	DCT	29 weeks
HTE	1.5 Diesel	6MT	19 weeks
HTK	1.5 Diesel	6MT	19 weeks
HTK+	1.5 Diesel	6MT/6AT	19/29 weeks
HTX	1.5 Diesel	6MT/6AT	19/29 weeks
HTX+	1.5 Diesel	6MT/6AT	19/29 weeks
GTX+	1.5 Diesel	6MT/6AT	29/29 weeks

Kia Carens

The Kia Carens is a compact MPV that rivals the likes of Maruti Ertiga, Mahindra Marazzo and Renault Triber. It includes 1.4-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engines. It also comes with four transmission options: a 6-speed manual, a CVT, a DCT and an AT. According to a reports, the waiting period for the Kia Carens varies from 15 weeks to 49 weeks, depending on the variant and engine option. The base Premium and Prestige variants with the NA petrol engine have the shortest waiting period of up to eight weeks, while the Luxury Plus variant with the diesel-AT has the longest waiting period of up to 49 weeks. Here is a table showing the waiting period of different Kia Carens variants in India:

Variant	Engine	Transmission	Waiting Period
Premium	NA Petrol	MT/CVT	8/8 weeks
Prestige	NA Petrol	MT/CVT	8/8 weeks
Prestige Plus	Turbo-Petrol	MT/DCT	15/15 weeks
Luxury	Turbo-Petrol	MT/DCT	15/15 weeks
Luxury Plus	Turbo-Petrol	MT/DCT	23/23 weeks
Premium	Diesel	MT/AT	15/31 weeks
Prestige	Diesel	MT/AT	15/31 weeks
Prestige Plus	Diesel	MT/AT	15/31 weeks
Luxury	Diesel	MT/AT	15/31 weeks
Luxury Plus	Diesel	MT/AT	23/49 weeks

Kia Seltos – Waiting Period

The Kia Seltos is a mid-size SUV that competes with the likes of Hyundai Creta, MG Hector and Tata Harrier. It includes 1.5-litre petrol, 1.4-litre turbo-petrol, and 1.5-litre diesel engines. It has a 6-speed manual, CVT, DCT, and torque Converter automatic. According to a reports, the waiting period for the Kia Seltos ranges from 14 weeks to 19 weeks, depending on the variant and engine option. The diesel variants have a longer wait time than the petrol variants, especially the GTX+ diesel variant which has a waiting period of up to 28 weeks. Here is a table showing the waiting period of different Kia Seltos variants in India:

Variant	Engine	Transmission	Waiting Period
HTE	1.5 Petrol	6MT	3 weeks
HTK	1.5 Petrol	6MT	3 weeks
HTK+	1.5 Petrol	CVT	3 weeks
HTX	1.5 Petrol	CVT	3 weeks
GTX+ Anniversary Edition	1.5 Petrol	CVT	6 weeks
HTE	1.4 Turbo-Petrol	DCT	3 weeks
HTK+ Anniversary Edition	1.4 Turbo-Petrol	DCT	6 weeks
GTX+ Anniversary Edition	1.4 Turbo-Petrol	DCT	6 weeks
HTE	1.5 Diesel	MT/AT	14/19 weeks
HTK+ Anniversary Edition	1.5 Diesel	MT/AT	14/19 weeks
HTX Anniversary Edition	1.5 Diesel	MT/AT	14/19 weeks
GTX+ Anniversary Edition	1.5 Diesel	MT/AT
28/19 weeks

Kia Carnival

The Kia Carnival is a premium MPV that rivals the likes of Toyota Innova Crysta and MG Gloster. It offers a single Engine option: a 2.2-litre diesel that comes mated to an 8-speed auto. According to a reports, the waiting period for the Kia Carnival is around 8 weeks to 10 weeks, depending on the variant and colour option. Here is a table showing the waiting period of different Kia Carnival variants in India:

Variant	Engine	Transmission	Waiting Period
Premium	Diesel	AT	8-10 weeks
Prestige	Diesel	AT	8-10 weeks
Limousine	Diesel	AT	8-10 weeks

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Conclusion

Kia cars are in high demand in India, but they also have a long waiting period in most cities. You may
have to wait months to get a Kia automobile. You can also contact your nearest Kia dealer for more
accurate information on the availability and delivery status of your chosen car.