Kia Gross sales Malaysia begins operations, reveals costs for Sportage, Carnival and EV9, as much as RM52k cheaper

Kia Gross sales Malaysia (KSM), which was formally launched final monthhas begun operations in Malaysia. Together with the beginning of its enterprise, the corporate has introduced quite a few initiatives, together with a brand new pricing technique for its present 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 clients.

It stated that efficient from January 1, 2026, the whole vary of the Kia Sportage and Kia Carnival mannequin strains have been considerably repriced, inserting each fashions at a greater aggressive benefit throughout the present 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 12 months. 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 thanhowever the costs have additionally been adjusted. There is no such thing as 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 worth is an identical to what it was earlier than when it was offered by earlier distributor Dinamikjaya Motorsa subsidiary of Bermaz Auto. As could be seen within the worth record under, the promoting worth of the EV9 – accessible in GT-Line six- and seven-seat variations – stays unchanged save for the addition of highway tax (RM515), regardless of the point out of excise obligation now being utilized with the ending of CBU EV tax exemptions on December 31, 2025.

The corporate added that in step with Kia world requirements, the guarantee protection and components alternative coverage for newly bought Kia autos in Malaysia shall be legitimate for 5 years or 150,000 km, whichever comes first.

Moreover, KSM can be implementing a worth 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 present Kia homeowners improve to a brand new Kia, which advantages homeowners and their relations (mother and father, kids, and partner).

There may be additionally Kia Skilled, a company fleet {and professional} programme that can provide unique concessions of as much as 3% for members {of professional} our bodies and main firms making particular person automobile 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 supplies complete protection for unintended loss or injury in addition to a variety of advantages. For extra peace of thoughts, homeowners are additionally in charge of tailoring their protection by way of optionally available add-on advantages to go well with particular person preferences.

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