Car manufacturers are providing extensive discounts as the tax slab for SUVs above a certain dimension increases. Kia is offering significant discounts across its Seltos and Carens ranges. The benefits combine pre-GST price cuts with special festive offers. Customers can save up to Rs 58,000 due to pre-GST reductions, along with additional festive benefits that can reach Rs 1.67 lakh on some models. The Kia Seltos has benefits close to Rs 2 lakh, with maximum savings of Rs 1.75 lakh. The Carens Clavis, Kia’s recent release, also has attractive benefits, with discounts differing by state. In Tamil Nadu, savings can reach about Rs 1.55 lakh, and in the North and West, discounts are roughly Rs 1.45 lakh. Kerala offers Rs 1.25 lakh in benefits, and Karnataka buyers can receive up to Rs 88,650 on the Clavis. The Carens generally sees discounts ranging from Rs 1.10 lakh to Rs 1.30 lakh, dependent on the region.
