Kia India Inaugurates Its Largest Showroom in Calicut, Kerala – DKH Kia Expands Retail Footprint
Kia India has inaugurated its largest showroom in the country in terms of showroom area and frontage at Calicut, Kerala. Developed in partnership with DKH Kia, the new facility features a 187-foot frontage, space to display 14 vehicles and integrated after-sales infrastructure.
Kia India's Largest Showroom Opens in Calicut
Kia India has strengthened its retail presence in Kerala with the inauguration of a landmark dealership facility in Calicut (Kozhikode), developed in partnership with DKH Kia.
Spread across a 68,867 sq. ft. plot, the new dealership houses a 9,365 sq. ft. showroom, making it Kia India's largest showroom in the country in terms of showroom area and frontage.
The facility features an impressive 187-foot showroom frontage and can accommodate up to 14 display vehicles, offering customers an expansive environment to explore Kia's product portfolio.
The inauguration represents another milestone in Kia India's network expansion strategy, particularly in Kerala, where the company continues to strengthen its retail and after-sales presence.
DKH Kia Calicut – Key Highlights
Particulars | Details |
Dealership | DKH Kia |
Location | Calicut, Kerala |
Total plot area | 68,867 sq. ft. |
Showroom area | 9,365 sq. ft. |
Showroom frontage | 187 feet |
Vehicle display capacity | 14 vehicles |
Mechanical service bays | 9 |
Body-shop bays | 7 |
DKH Kia facilities in Calicut | 3 |
DKH Kia facilities across Kerala | 12 |
Vehicles retailed since 2019 | 21,000+ |
Integrated Sales and Service Infrastructure
The newly inaugurated dealership has been designed to provide customers with a comprehensive automotive retail and ownership experience.
Beyond its large showroom area, the facility incorporates dedicated after-sales infrastructure, allowing customers to access vehicle sales, servicing and body-shop support within the dealership ecosystem.
The service infrastructure includes 9 mechanical bays and 7 body-shop bays, enabling the facility to handle routine maintenance, mechanical repairs and bodywork requirements.
This integrated approach is expected to improve customer convenience by bringing multiple dealership services together at a single location. The facility's large display capacity also provides an opportunity for Kia to showcase a broader selection of vehicles, including its SUVs, MPVs and electric vehicles.
DKH Kia Strengthens Its Presence Across Kerala
The new showroom marks the third DKH Kia facility in Calicut, further strengthening the dealer partner's presence in northern Kerala.
DKH Kia currently operates 12 facilities across Kerala, representing an established retail and service network for the brand. Since beginning operations in 2019, DKH Kia has retailed more than 21,000 Kia vehicles, highlighting the scale of its partnership with Kia India.
The addition of the new Calicut showroom reflects the company's emphasis on enhancing accessibility and supporting its growing customer base through a stronger dealership network.
Three Additional Kia Studio Outlets Inaugurated in Kerala
Alongside the Calicut dealership inauguration, Kia India has digitally inaugurated three new Studio outlets in Kerala.
These outlets are located in:
Thamarassery
Puthanathani
Wayanad
The expansion is aimed at improving Kia's reach across the state, making its products and services more accessible to customers beyond major urban centres.
With the new dealership and Studio outlets, Kia India continues to expand its physical presence while focusing on a consistent customer experience across its retail network.
Kia India's Nationwide Network Reaches 925 Touchpoints
Kia India has developed a significant nationwide retail and service network since commencing mass production in August 2019.
According to the company's announcement, Kia currently operates 925 touchpoints across 438 cities in India. The automaker has also achieved nearly 1.9 million cumulative vehicle dispatches from its Anantapur manufacturing facility, comprising more than 1.5 million domestic sales and over 3.67 lakh exports.
Its manufacturing plant in Andhra Pradesh has an installed annual production capacity of 4.10 lakh vehicles. Kia's Indian portfolio includes the Seltos, Sonet, Syros, Carens, Carens Clavis, Carens Clavis EV, Carnival, EV6 and EV9.
The expansion of the dealership network remains an important component of Kia's efforts to support its product portfolio and strengthen its position in India's passenger vehicle market.
Auto Punditz Analysis
The inauguration of Kia India's largest showroom in Calicut reflects the automaker's continued focus on expanding its dealership infrastructure and enhancing the overall customer experience.
With a 9,365 sq. ft. showroom, an impressive 187-foot frontage and capacity to display 14 vehicles, the new DKH Kia facility sets a benchmark for Kia's retail infrastructure in India. The integration of 9 mechanical service bays and 7 body-shop bays further strengthens its ability to offer comprehensive sales and after-sales support under one roof.
Kerala remains an important market for Kia India, and the expansion of its dealership network highlights the company's commitment to improving accessibility across the state. The addition of three Studio outlets in Thamarassery, Puthanathani and Wayanad will further extend the brand's regional reach.
DKH Kia's established presence, with 12 facilities across Kerala and over 21,000 vehicles retailed since 2019, provides a strong foundation for Kia's continued growth in the region.
As competition intensifies in India's passenger vehicle market, a strong dealership network and reliable after-sales support are becoming increasingly important for customer acquisition and retention.
For Kia India, the new Calicut showroom represents a strategic investment in strengthening its regional presence, improving customer convenience and building long-term brand loyalty in Kerala.
