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Kia dealership coming up in Juhu gali, next to BMW showroom. The board is already up. Work at dealership is going on in full swing, I happen to pass by that place daily.

From a Pune perspective, erstwhile Kothari Hyundai showroom opposite Alka theatre has now been occupied by the Kia Showroom.

Poor Sales Force Hyundai Motor, Kia Motors to Execute Massive Layoffs in China.

Likely to concentrate its Indian operation, though currently the market is sluggish.




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There is a dealership opening in Manpada, Thane. Previously, this showroom was operated by Hyundai. Now, it's getting revamped for Kia. And guess what, just 500 meters ahead on opposite side of the road, Hello MG!

Am currently driving a Kia Optima, it is very un-Hyundai like in terms of interiors, fit, finish feel. I was supposed to get a Skoda and I got this, and I have no regrets. It is a little more neutral in feel compared to a VW though.

Thanks to Sunil Choudary Makkineni for sending these images in. Heartfelt gratitude for sharing it with other enthusiasts via this Team-BHP page!

There is a KIA showroom coming up at Ekkatuthangal, Chennai near the Jaya TV office just before the Ekkatuthangal bridge (while coming from Kathipara).

There is one dealership coming right next to Tata Motors before Wavin junction on the Thirumangalam-Mogappair-Ambattur road.

Naara Kia on 24th Main, JP Nagar.

Stinger GT parked at the Kia MG Road Gurgaon showroom.

As per an Autoportal article, the Grand Carnival is confirmed for launch in 2020. The MPV will be showcased at the 2020 auto expo before its launch in the first half of 2020. However unlike what is mentioned in the article, I think it will be priced higher to the Crysta. Its a longer, wider and more comfortable vehicle.

https://autoportal.com/news/kia-carn...020-15844.html

I have hired this a couple of times via Hertz here is Australia. Its a very comfortable vehicle for upto 8 passengers. The sliding doors for the 2nd and 3rd rows are also electrically operated in some variants. Not sure what equipment will come to India though.

The Carnival is a segment higher than the Crysta, but automotive portals have been saying it will be priced on par with the Crysta. If it does, it will definitely eat into Crysta's profit and could become a truly VFM product. This is all speculation for now until its launch. I guess the auto portals are comparing it with the Crysta only because there is no MPV in the Indian market that is in the same segment as the Carnival.

Prebooked Setos yesterday. My requirement is manual GT. Apparently this is the biggest KIA showroom in Bengluru as per the SA. Not sure, but its bigger than JSP Kaadubeesanahallli and PPS electronic city for sure. I haven't seen Advaith on JC Road. Like other showrooms, this is opening on the 1st week of Aug, as instructed by KIA it seems.

Their service center is coming up near Mini forest J P Nagar.

There is a Kia showroom opening in Thane on the Ghodbunder road towards Mumbai side at Manpada. This is at the same location where earlier Shreenath Hyundai existed. Incidentally this Kia showroom is also known of Shreenath Kia. The showroom is located on the service road just before the Manpada flyover.

Just Opposite to Kia showroom is the MG showroom which these days is experiencing frenzy crowds esp on weekends.:p

Is Advaith also a dealer?. That is interesting. I remember seeing the dealership requirement checklist when KIA started. One of the requirements is that, the applicant should not be an existing Hyundai dealer.