Most cars as evidently seen these days have had their price effectively reduced since the implementation of Goods and Services Tax last week on 1 April. Kia too, follows suit, announcing their revised on-the-road price which includes road tax and insurance.
The price cut ranges from RM308 to RM2,088. Do refer to the table below for a quick comparison of the prices before and after GST was implemented:
|
Model |
Variant | Type |
Engine |
Price before GST | Price after GST |
Difference |
| Picanto | 1.2 MT | CKD | 1,248 cc | RM 54,888 | RM 54,888 |
– |
| 1.2 AT | CKD | 1,248 cc | RM 59,888 | RM 59,888 |
– |
|
| Rio | 1.4 EX | CKD | 1,396 cc | RM 73,888 | RM 73,580 | RM 308 |
| 1.4 SX | CKD | 1,396 cc | RM 79,888 | RM 79,080 | RM 808 | |
| Cerato | 1.6 Kx | CKD | 1,591 cc | RM 89,888 | RM 89,680 | RM 208 |
| 1.6 SX | CKD | 1,591 cc | RM 99,888 | RM 99,480 | RM 408 | |
| 2.0L | CKD | 1,591 cc | RM 118,888 | RM 117,680 | RM 1,208 | |
| Optima K5 | 2.0L | CBU | 1,999 cc | RM 149,888 | RM 148,000 | RM 1,888 |
| Sportage | 2.0L | CKD | 1,999 cc | RM 138,888 | RM 137,800 | RM 1,088 |
| Sorento | 2.4L | CKD | 2,359 cc | RM 158,888 | RM 156,800 | RM 2,088 |
The pricing shown above is only for private ownership in West Malaysia, and are inclusive of registration, road tax and insurance fees. All Kia models come with a five-year unlimited mileage warranty programme.
