Kia India will increase the prices of its vehicles, including the Seltos, Sonet and Carens, from April 1.

Prices will increase by up to 3 per cent, said a company statement. An escalation in commodity prices and supply chain-related inputs led to the decision. It marks the first price adjustment by the company this year.

Commenting on the price hike, Hardeep Singh Brar, national head-sales and marketing, Kia India, said, “Due to the continuous increase in commodity prices, adverse exchange rate and rising input cost, we are compelled to implement a partial price hike. The company is absorbing a significant portion of the increase, allowing customers to continue driving their favourite Kia cars without a major dent in their pockets.”

Kia has sold 1.16 million units in India and overseas markets combined till date. It has sold 613,000 units of the Seltos, 395,000 Sonets and 159,000 units of the Carens.

Hero electric scooter

Hero MotoCorp has launched an ownership package for its Vida V1 Pro electric scooter.

The package offers benefits and services worth Rs 27,000, valid over five years. Customers can avail this package for no cost till April 31.

The package includes an extended battery warranty for five-years or 60,000 km warranty on both batteries, free access to over 2,000 charging points, maintenance with free service at all workshops, 24x7 roadside assistance, and access to an app with a host of connectivity and safety features offering real-time insights and control over their vehicle’s performance and security.

The VIDA V1 electric scooter range starts from Rs 97,800 (VIDA V1 Plus) and extends to Rs 1,26,200 (VIDA V1 Pro)