§ Kia India extends Certification age of Kia Make Pre-Owned Cars from 5 years to 7 years, warranty up to 24 Months or 40,000 kms whichever is earlier
§ Introduces Certification of other brand Pre-Owned vehicles, sold through Kia CPO network, with warranty up to 12 Months or 15,000 kms whichever is earlier
§ New initiatives aim to boost customer confidence, enhance affordability, and strengthen Kia India’s presence in the organized used car market
Reinforcing its commitment to enhancing customer ownership experience and peace of mind, Kia India, announced two major warranty upgrades to its Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program – for Kia and other brand vehicles.
Strengthening the customer trust and ownership confidence, Kia India has extended the Certification age limit of Pre-Owned Kia models from 5 years to 7 years, supported by Kia warranty up to 24 months or 40,000 KMs whichever is earlier
In a strategic move to empower customers with greater flexibility, Kia India has also introduced warranty coverage of up to 12 months or 15,000 kms, whichever is earlier, for other brand vehicles, sold through its CPO Showrooms. The ‘Pre-Owned car certification program’ initiative – one of the best in industry, enables customers to choose from a wider range of pre-owned cars – regardless of brand – while still enjoying the confidence and peace of mind that comes with Kia’s certified standards.
Mr. Atul Sood – Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Kia India, said, “Kia India continues to prioritize customer-centric innovation. With the enhanced Kia CPO warranty and the launch of warranty program for other brand vehicles, we’re making high-quality, certified vehicles more accessible and trustworthy. These initiatives reflect our commitment to delivering peace of mind, transparency, and exceptional ownership experiences to every buyer—regardless of the brand they choose.”
Every pre-owned car sold under the Kia Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program undergoes a comprehensive 175-point inspection. Only vehicles that successfully meet this standard quality norms are certified and offered for sale through the CPO network. This rigorous evaluation ensures consistency, transparency, and long-term reliability for customers.
Kia India has one of the fastest-growing Certified Pre-Owned networks in India, with 114 outlets across country. This initiative is aligned with the company’s vision of elevating the pre-owned ecosystem by enhancing trust, warranty coverage, and after-sales assurance.
About Kia India
In April 2017, Kia India signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the State Government of Andhra Pradesh, India, to build a new manufacturing facility at Anantapur District. Kia commenced mass production in August 2019 and has an installed annual production capacity of 300,000 units. In April 2021, Kia India reimagined itself in line with its new brand identity, “Movement that Inspires,” aimed at offering customers meaningful experiences backed by innovative products and services. Under the new brand identity, Kia has set out to find ways to achieve new benchmarks and inspire consumers to be more and do more. Till date, Kia India has launched nine vehicles for the Indian market – the Seltos, the Syros, the Sonet, the Carens, the Carnival, the EV6, the EV9, the Carens Clavis, and the all-new Carens Clavis EV. Kia India has completed almost 1.5 million vehicle dispatches from its Anantapur plant, including over 1.2 million domestic sales and over 3.67 lakh exports. With more than 4.7 lakh connected cars on Indian roads, it is among the connected Car leaders in the country. The brand has a widespread network of 744 touchpoints across 329 cities and is focused on strengthening its footprint across the country.
