Kia extends buyback cover to petrol, diesel, CNG, hybrid and EV models
- 1Kia has expanded its Assured Buyback Programme across its ICE, hybrid & EV line-up
- 2Assured residual value is up to 75% for ICE models and up to 70% for EVs
- 3Covered models are the Sonet, Syros, New Seltos, Carens, Carens Clavis and Sorento
Kia India has expanded its Assured Buyback Programme across its petrol, diesel, CNG, hybrid and electric models. The announcement was made on October 9, 2026. Under the plan, eligible customers can get an assured residual value of up to 75% for ICE models and up to 70% for EVs after three years. The tenure can go up to five years, and the mileage cover goes up to 1,00,000 km.
How the Kia Assured Buyback Programme works
Customers enrol in a plan at the time of buying the car. They do this through an authorised Kia dealer. The residual value, which is the amount the car is assured to be worth later, is fixed at that stage. At the end of the chosen tenure, the customer can use the assured buyback value as set out in the programme agreement. Kia says this also makes it easier to exchange or upgrade the car.
One point needs attention. The programme is administered independently by a programme partner. Enrolment, eligibility, valuation and settlement are all governed by the terms of the agreement between the customer and that partner. Kia India only facilitates access through its dealers.
Assured residual value, tenure and mileage options
Kia has given the following plan options. The buyback tenure options differ between ICE and EV models.
| Detail | ICE models | EV models |
|---|---|---|
| Assured residual value after 3 years | Up to 75% | Up to 70% |
| Tenure options | 3, 4 or 5 years | 3 or 4 years |
| Annual mileage options | 10,000, 15,000 or 20,000 km | 10,000, 15,000 or 20,000 km |
| Total mileage cover | Up to 1,00,000 km | Up to 1,00,000 km |
The percentages are described as "up to", so the actual figure will depend on the plan and the model. The release gives the residual value figure for three years only. It does not state the values for four- and five-year plans.
The mileage options work as an annual limit. A five-year plan at 20,000 km a year adds up to the 1,00,000 km maximum. A buyer who drives less can pick a lower annual limit.
Kia models and fuel types covered
The expanded programme covers the Kia Sonet, Kia Syros, New Kia Seltos, Kia Carens, Kia Carens Clavis and Kia Sorento. It applies to the powertrain options sold with these models. These include petrol, diesel, CNG, hybrid and EV. Kia has not published model-wise residual value figures. Buyers should ask the dealer for the exact assured value for the model, variant and plan they want.
What buyers should check before enrolling
The release states that the plans are subject to applicable terms and conditions. It does not detail the conditions on vehicle condition, ownership records or servicing. These are usually part of buyback agreements, so buyers should read the agreement carefully.
Buyers should also compare the assured value with the price they might get in the open used-car market. An assured value gives certainty, but the actual market price at the end of the tenure could differ.
Kia India expands buyback proposition through its dealer network
Kia says Indian buyers now look at residual value along with performance, technology and ownership experience. A fixed future value makes ownership costs easier to plan for. This helps buyers who change cars every few years.
Kia describes its 75% figure as the best in the industry. This is the company's own claim. The release does not compare it with other brands. Kia India began production in India in 2019. It has nearly 1.9 million vehicle dispatches from its Anantapur plant and a network of 910 touchpoints across 419 cities. The buyback programme is available through authorised dealer partners in this network.
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