Kia prices rise by up to 4 per cent

Kia Motors (UK) has increased the prices of some of its range by between three and four per cent from today (1 April) and is implementing the government’s new showroom tax in its prices.

The brand said the move to include the new tax would “minimise disruption in showrooms and confusion amongst car buyers”.

Kia has excluded its newly launched Sorento and Venga models from the rises.

“The price increase has been kept to the minimum level possible given a variety of pressures on production, shipping and currency costs,” said Michael Cole, Kia’s managing director.

“We have worked hard with our partners in the dealer network to avoid price increases for as long as possible but it has proved impossible for us to avoid small change.

“Given all our cars are covered by a manufacturer’s seven year warranty I believe our prices still represent extremely good value for money and this is the first adjustment we have made for six months,” he added.

The changes mean that Kia’s UK range now starts at £6,895 for the Picanto, up from £6,635.

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