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Automaker Kia India announces no question asked scheme: Find out here
Kia India today rolled out a new set of offerings for its customers including finance and flexible repayment options. The finance and other convenience benefits across its entire product portfolio come in partnership with ICICI Bank and Yes Bank. The brand also introduced an industry-first ‘No Questions Asked’ initiative for its Carnival customers. The unique proposition, specifically designed to cater to customers of Kia Carnival, aims to improve the experience during accidental repairs.
Kia India has partnered with ICICI Bank to offer two flexible EMI schemes for the customers buying Kia Seltos, Kia Sonet and Kia Carnival. These schemes offer flexible EMIs – a lower amount in the initial months to customers.
Under the first scheme, buyers of Kia Seltos and Kia Sonet can pay the first six EMIs at Rs 767 per lakh and the balance in fixed regular EMIs. The second scheme for Kia Carnival customers includes EMI of Rs 13,999 for the first six months and the balance in regular fixed EMIs.
Both the schemes are available with tenure up to five years and loans up to 100% ex-showroom exclusively to Kia customers. ICICI Bank also offers up to 100% on-road funding on Kia Sonet, Seltos and Carnival.
Kia India has also announced a ‘Zero worries Carnival Ownership Programme’ in partnership with Yes Bank. Under this finance scheme, Kia Carnival customers can avail of 100% on-road finance without paying for any down payment, ownership cost and without any loan prepayment charges, subjected to the bank’s applicable terms and conditions.
With the industry first and newly introduced ‘Peace of mind’ value-added product, Kia India is offering a unique no questions asked unique proposition during any accidental repairs. This should assist in reducing the downtime for a crashed car at the workshop.
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Improved version of Hyundai Creta launched in Indian market: Check it out here
Hyundai India launched the much-awaited Creta Knight Edition in the country at a starting price of Rs 13.51 lakh (ex-showroom, all-India). This new variant is available in both petrol and diesel engine options and can be had either with a manual or an automatic transmission unit. To read more about the Creta Knight Edition, click here. In addition to this, the company has also introduced a model-year update for the Hyundai Creta with new feature additions.
The 2022 Hyundai Creta is now available in a new Denim Blue colour option and the Highline TPMS is now standard across all variants. The SX (O) trim now also gets a glossy black centre console. Furthermore, the company will offer the iMT option on the 1.5-litre petrol ‘S’ variant to further expand choices for the customers. The new S+ variant powered by a 1.4-litre T-GDi petrol engine with 7DCT now gets an additional set of features, such as –
– Smart panoramic sunroof
– 16-inch black alloy wheels
– Smartphone wireless charger
– Rear Disc Brakes
– Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
– Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
– Hill start assist control (HAC)
– Paddle shifters
– Metal pedals
– Electric and auto-folding ORVMs
– Power window auto up/down
Mechanically, the SUV continues to be powered by the existing petrol and diesel engine options.