Why do Kia and Hyundai offer different length warranties for cars that are co-developed?
Am I right in thinking that Hyundai has a significant ownership stake in Kia? I'm trying to understand why one brand offers a five-year warranty while the other offers a seven-year warranty on cars that are co-developed. Is it merely an exercise in differentiating the brands? Do your readers provide evidence that Hyundai cars are just as reliable as the Kia counterparts, but just don't have such a long manufacturer warranty offered as standard? I see that the Hyundai seem to be a shade less expensive in the low to mid range, so is this the trade-off?
Asked on 31 August 2018 by Jon Farrell
Answered by
Honest John
Same conglomerate split apart by Monopoly legislation in South Korea, so operating as two separate companies. In the UK, Kia offers a seven-year warranty up to 100,000 miles (excluding taxis). Hyundai offers an unlimited mileage five-year warranty (excluding taxis). So if you are a high mileage driver, the Hyundai warranty makes more sense. We get very few complaints about both manufacturer's vehicles.
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