Kia Gross sales Malaysia (KSM), which was formally launched final month, has begun operations in Malaysia. Together with the beginning of its enterprise, the corporate has introduced numerous initiatives, together with a brand new pricing technique for its current product portfolio, the institution of a loyalty programme, a Kia-branded insurance coverage scheme and different company incentives, all aimed toward demonstrating appreciation and dedication to each legacy and new prospects.
It stated that efficient from January 1, 2026, your complete vary of the Kia Sportage and Kia Carnival mannequin strains have been considerably repriced, inserting each fashions at a greater aggressive benefit throughout the current SUV and MPV segments they’re enjoying in.
This begins with the Sportage, which continues to be supplied within the two naturally-aspirated and two turbocharged variants as when it was launched right here in March this yr. The CKD variants are priced as follows (on-the-road, with out insurance coverage):
- 2.0G 2WD – RM129,639.10 (beforehand RM147,218.60, now much less by RM17,579.50)
- 2.0G 2WD Excessive –RM139,639.10 (beforehand RM157,218.60, now much less by RM15,579.50)
- 1.6T 2WD Excessive – RM159,320 (beforehand RM176,899, now much less by RM17,579)
- 1.6T AWD Excessive – RM179,320 (beforehand RM186,899, now much less by RM7,579)
As for the Carnival, KSM is providing the CKD MPV in each 2.2D 8-Seater and 7-Seater variations as earlier than, however the costs have additionally been adjusted. There isn’t a itemizing of the two.2D 11-Seater, which used to retail for RM198,500. The 2 variants are priced at (on-the-road, with out insurance coverage):
- 2.2D 8-Seater – RM193,860.80 (beforehand RM245,888, making it RM52,027 much less now)
- 2.2D 7-Seater – RM218,960.80 (beforehand RM259,888, making it RM40,927 much less now)
The corporate can be retailing the EV9 electrical SUV, for which the promoting value is similar to what it was earlier than when it was bought by earlier distributor Dinamikjaya Motors, a subsidiary of Bermaz Auto. As may be seen within the value record beneath, the promoting value of the EV9 – out there in GT-Line six- and seven-seat variations – stays unchanged save for the addition of street tax (RM515), regardless of the point out of excise responsibility now being utilized with the ending of CBU EV tax exemptions on December 31, 2025.
The corporate added that in keeping with Kia world requirements, the guarantee protection and components substitute coverage for newly bought Kia automobiles in Malaysia will probably be legitimate for 5 years or 150,000 km, whichever comes first.
Moreover, KSM can be implementing a value discount of 15% on common for all Kia real spare components. The corporate stated that its after-sales community is supported by a devoted components warehouse, which is situated in Shah Alam, Selangor. It stated the ability will make sure the speedy availability of spare components, which addresses any considerations about after-sales lead time.
The corporate has additionally launched the Kia Circle, a loyalty programme that gives money rebates of as much as RM6,000 when current Kia house owners improve to a brand new Kia, which advantages house owners and their members of the family (dad and mom, youngsters, and partner).
There may be additionally Kia Skilled, a company fleet {and professional} programme that may supply unique concessions of as much as 3% for members {of professional} our bodies and main companies making particular person car purchases, with customisable incentives for bigger fleets.
There may be additionally the Kia Cares insurance coverage programme. Underwritten by Berjaya Sompo, Zurich and Zurich Takaful, it gives complete protection for unintentional loss or injury in addition to a variety of advantages. For added peace of thoughts, house owners are additionally answerable for tailoring their protection by means of elective add-on advantages to swimsuit particular person preferences.
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