Kia Implements Price Hike Across Car Models, Except Three
Lucky Motor Corporation Limited (LMCL) has recently announced an increase in prices for all Kia car models, with the exception of Picanto Manual, Stonic EX, and Carnival. Although the company has not provided a specific reason for the price hike, this move comes as a notable development in the automotive market.
It is worth highlighting that, in contrast to the previous price adjustment, the company has also raised the price of the Picanto. Effective from July 5, the revised prices for the Kia car models are as follows:
| Model | Current Price (Rs.) | Revised Price (Rs.) | Increase (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picanto Automatic | 3,625,000 | 3,825,000 | 200,000 |
| Stonic EX+ | 5,930,000 | 6,050,000 | 120,000 |
| Sportage Alpha | 7,050,000 | 7,300,000 | 250,000 |
| Sportage FWD | 7,940,000 | 8,190,000 | 250,000 |
| Sportage AWD | 8,570,000 | 8,820,000 | 250,000 |
| Sportage Black Edition | 9,050,000 | 9,300,000 | 250,000 |
| Sorento FWD | 10,400,000 | 10,800,000 | 400,000 |
| Sorento AWD | 11,300,000 | 11,700,000 | 400,000 |
| Sorento V6 | 11,390,000 | 11,790,000 | 400,000 |
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This latest price adjustment by Kia comes at a time when the company’s market momentum has witnessed a significant decline, mainly due to ongoing economic challenges in Pakistan. Previously, Kia was considered one of the major players in the automobile industry, sharing a significant market share with other prominent car manufacturers in the country. However, in recent times, Kia’s sales figures have dipped, with the company struggling to sell cars in large quantities.
While the company did experience a minor increase in sales last month, it was not substantial enough to make a significant impact. The current circumstances have placed all automakers in Pakistan in a survival mode, with the industry facing various challenges.
The price hike implemented by Kia reflects the prevailing economic conditions and the need for automakers to navigate through these difficult times. The impact of this price adjustment on consumer behavior and the overall automotive market remains to be seen.