Kia is the official automotive partner for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022. Kia vehicles will be used by FIFA to transport national football teams, referees, match officials, delegates, and other VIPs during the entire event. Kia will also provide 24-hour roadside assistance to FIFA, throughout the tournament.

Tae-Jin Park, Managing Director & CEO, Kia India said, “We are extremely proud to be associated with FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022as the official automotive partner. With the rising popularity of football in India, this partnership made a natural fit here. FIFA tournaments are followed by millions of football fans worldwide and associating with such platforms allows us to reach out to Kia enthusiasts on a large scale. Kia and FIFA have been long term partners and being a part of this event in India has been an absolute privilege. With a passion for sports, Kia India is committed to support such global tournaments by offering its world class products that cater to the mobility needs of one and all.”

Jaime Yarza, Director of Tournaments at FIFA said, “Kia has been a trusted partner of FIFA since a very long time, and we are excited to team up with them once again for the U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022. Kia understands our transportation needs and have an important role to play in the operational success of the event. We are confident that this partnership with Kia will help both reach out to a wider audience and take football closer to its fans worldwide.”

Kia has been an official sponsor of FIFA on numerous events, including the FIFA World Cup, since the beginning of the partnership in 2007. The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 will be held in India from 11th – 30th October’22 with matches to be held in Navi Mumbai, Bhubaneshwar and Goa. This is the 7th edition of the biennial youth tournament and the first-ever FIFA women’s competition to be hosted by India.

Photo caption: (L-R) Ankush Arora, Project Director, Local Organizing Committee for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022, Tae-Jin Park, MD & CEO, Kia India, Jaime Yarza, Director of Tournaments, FIFA & Myung-sik Sohn, Chief Sales Officer, Kia India along with the event mascot ‘Ibha’ at the vehicle handover ceremony.

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The company has introduced the Sonet X-Line at a starting price of INR 13,39,000 (ex-showroom, pan India) which can be booked across all authorized Kia India dealerships in the country and through the company’s official website www.kia.com/in

Speaking on the introduction of Sonet X-Line, Myung-sik Sohn, Chief Sales Officer, Kia India said, “We, at Kia India, are constantly in pursuit of living up to the requirement of modern-age customers through exciting products. With the Sonet X-Line, we have showcased our designing prowess and offered a stylish & differentiated -looking compact SUV that truly complement the exciting exteriors and energetic interiors.”

He further added, “With a contribution of over 32% to KIN’s total sales, the Sonet has cemented itself as a segment disruptor and sculpted a niche for itself. We are certain that the Sonet X-Line will elevate the brand’s profile among upwardly mobile, young and savvy consumers who are seeking a premium and exclusive SUV this festive season.”

The Sonet X-Line hosts multiple unique and exclusive elements over and above the regular Sonet GT Line that enhances the overall look of the car. Right from Kia’s signature tiger nose grille to the skid plates in rear of the vehicle, the Sonet gets a complete revamp to accentuate its road presence and raise the status quo of its customers. In addition to the first in segment Xclusive Matte Graphite Exterior Colour, Xclusive Splendid Sage Dual Tone Interior and Xclusive Crystal Cut Alloys with Black High Gloss (R16 – 40.64 cm (16”)), Sonet X-Line gets below upgrades over GTX+

1. Kia Signature Tiger nose grill – Black High Gloss
2. Xclusive Diamond knurling pattern – Piano Black
3. Xclusive Turbo Shaped Masculine piano black Front skid plates with Dark Hyper Metal Accents
4. Xclusive Dark chrome Fog lamp garnish
5. Xclusive Piano Black Outside mirror LED turn signal
6. Side door Dark Hyper Metal garnish
7. Silver brake callipers
8. Shark Fin Antenna – Matte graphite
9. X-Line Emblem
10. Xclusive Piano Black Rear Skid Plate with Dark Hyper Metal Accents
11. Xclusive Piano Black Dual Muffler Design
12. Leatherette Sports Seats with Orange Stitching & X-Line logo
13. Leatherette wrapped D-cut steering wheel with Orange Stitching & Sonet logo
14. Xclusive Premium Black headliner

A perfect combination of innovation and style, the Kia Sonet presents a dynamic stance in a confident and compact body. Subsequently, with over 1.5 Lakh sales and an almost 15% share in the highly competitive compact SUV category, the Kia Sonet reaffirms its status as a game-changer product. This newly introduced variant sits atop the current top variant GTX+ 1.0 T-GDi with 7DCT and 1.5-litre CRDi with 6AT.

Ex-showroom prices (in INR):

Engine Variant Price
1.0 T-GDi Petrol X-Line 7DCT 13,39,000
1.5-litre CRDi Diesel X-Line 6AT 13,99,000

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The drive witnessed Carens in 4 categories – petrol and diesel powertrains mated with manual and automatic transmissions. Conducted under the stewardship of veteran auto analyst Tutu Dhawan, where he shared valuable tips with the participants. The Carens Drive concluded with the announcement of 4 winners and runners-up, each of whom claimed the best mileage from their variant. All the Kia Carens had at least 3 people on board and the highest mileage claimed was 29. 8 KMPL by Vipin Tyagi with his Diesel Manual Kia Carens. The average mileage achieved by all participants stood at 23.5 KMPL..

Speaking on the occasion, Hardeep Singh Brar, VP & Head of Sales & Marketing, Kia India said, “At Kia, it is our constant endeavour to not only come up with class-leading products but also provide a customised brand experience to our esteemed customers at regular intervals. ‘The Carens Drive’ is another initiative towards the same. Carens is a remarkable offering from Kia’s stable and has won many hearts since its launch this year. This experiential drive is a testament to Carens being a perfect family car. This drive has helped us strengthen the connection with our Carens family, and I would like to thank all of them for making this event a success”.

Sharing his experience, Mr Tutu Dhawan – Veteran Automotive Analyst, said, “I have always been fond of these drives where customers come together to test the limit of their car. I feel it’s the most authentic form of experience a brand can offer to its customer. The joy and enthusiasm we witnessed on the drive is rare and shows the level of satisfaction these customers have with their Carens. The mileage the customers have achieved with 3 or more people sitting in the vehicle testifies its quality engineering. I opine that Carens is one of the best family-movers in India has got in recent times. I hope Kia India will stay focussed on customer requirements as they have been since their inception in India.”

Below are some details from the drive:

Winners and Runners-up and their Mileage:
Category Customer Name Achieved Mileage
Diesel Manual
Winner Vipin Tyagi 29.804
Runner-up Mohit Dua 26.833
Diesel Auto
Winner Varun Mishra 29.698
Runner-up Sanjay (San Mig Sports) 27.91
Petrol Turbo Manual
Winner Deepak Kumar 25.365
Runner-up Sulabh Kumar Khare 25.288
Petrol Turbo Automatic
Winner Guarav Arora 23.707
Runner-up Md. Imran Khan 23.052

Category wise average mileage achieved:
Vehicle Category Average Mileage
Diesel Manual 26.498
Diesel Automatic 24.262
Petrol Turbo Manual 23.137
Petrol Turbo Automatic 20.152

The four winners from the categories won INR 1 Lakh each while the runners-up received 50 Thousands each. All the participants thoroughly enjoyed the drive, and the shared enthusiasm spoke volumes about the growing bond between the brand and its patrons.

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Kia India has also introduced “MyKia rewards” – a unique and exclusive customer loyalty programme built for its customers. Through this, Kia customers can receive rewards in form of multiple deals and discounts on various brands ranging from electronics & gadgets, food & beverages, fashion & lifestyle, hotels & travel, sport to cosmetics & jewelry. Using MyKia app, customers can select these offers, activate them and redeem the same online or offline at brand stores.

Several other vital features are available on the app, like Kia News, Service notifications, Digi Wallet, My car dashboard, locating preferred dealer through dealer locator, tips and FAQs.

Hardeep Singh Brar, Vice President and Head of Sales & Marketing, Kia India said, “We have till date, received a great response from Indian customers because of our unique product and service offerings. With initiatives like MyKia, we want to offer digital innovations in sales, service and beyond that will provide a differentiated and premium experience to customers throughout their car ownership journey. We believe, technological innovations play an important role in customer engagement and satisfaction and with MyKia, we plan to elevate the customer experience.”

MyKia application is available for both Android and iOS users. Being a proprietary solution with customized architecture, it is an absolute secure solution with respect to customer data privacy. In a short span of 2 weeks, Kia India has already received more than 10,000 registrations on the MyKia app.

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