New Delhi: Kia India has joined the growing list of automakers announcing price benefits ahead of the GST 2.0 rollout. The company has introduced Pre-GST savings combined with festive discounts that stretch up to ₹2.25 lakh on select models, valid until September 22.
These savings are being offered across regions, but the benefits vary from state to state. For car buyers planning big purchases this festive season, the timing looks interesting. I’ve often noticed that September and October turn into a shopping rush in showrooms, and Kia is clearly trying to pull buyers in before the GST revisions take effect.
What models are getting discounts?
Kia’s popular portfolio is getting temporary price relief. Here’s how the offers stack up across regions:
| Region / State | Carens Clavis | Carens | Seltos |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | ₹1,45,500 | ₹1,26,500 | ₹1,75,000 |
| East | ₹1,45,000 | ₹1,20,000 | ₹1,75,000 |
| West | ₹1,45,500 | ₹1,26,500 | ₹1,75,000 |
| Andhra Pradesh & Telangana | ₹1,33,350 | ₹1,20,500 | ₹2,00,000 |
| Kerala | ₹1,25,650 | ₹1,20,500 | ₹2,25,000 |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹1,55,650 | ₹1,30,500 | ₹2,00,000 |
| Karnataka | ₹88,650 | ₹1,10,500 | ₹2,10,000 |
Savings include Pre-GST benefits up to ₹58,000 and festive discounts up to ₹1.67 lakh.
Why this matters for buyers
The timing of these offers is key. With GST 2.0 pushing carmakers to rethink pricing strategies, discounts like these soften the blow for customers waiting on the fence. The Seltos, Kia’s bestseller, is getting the steepest cut in Kerala at ₹2.25 lakh. In Karnataka, though, the Carens Clavis shows the sharpest contrast — its discount is much lower at under ₹90,000.