Avis reinforces its fleet with a large number of Kia cars in time for the FIFA World Cup™

To gear up for the most-anticipated event of the decade to hit local shores, AVIS Qatar has partnered with Kia Qatar to provide a wide range of cars to service the upcoming FIFA World Cup™ tournament. This is in light of Kia’s continued keenness to provide logistical support and ease transportation matters during the World Cup™. The handover ceremony was attended by AVIS Qatar top management as well as Kia Qatar brand and fleet sales management.

AVIS Qatar has been serving the local market for the past thirty-six (36) years through Venture Gulf Rent A Car, the official licensee of the renowned AVIS brand. The brand has four (4) branches in the country – Doha, Hamad International Airport, Al Khor and Mesaieed – and is a partner in development with Al Nasr Holding Co. “We are pleased to work with Kia Qatar and are pleased to purchase a large number of their new models during the World Cup, a hectic and pivotal time when a large fleet is required by select clients to facilitate their operation. The Telluride, Carnival, Sorento, Cerato and Pegas units will go a long way in shoring up our clients’ specific needs.” an AVIS official remarked.

The fourth-generation Kia Carnival is more refined, roomy, and capable than ever, offering generous space and increased efficiency than its predecessors — and current rivals in the minivan segment. The Carnival’s SUV inspired design makes for a stylish and robust presence on the road. The Carnival is fitted with up to seven airbags and also includes Kia’s innovative Multi-Collision Brake system. The system automatically applies the vehicle’s brakes when the airbags deploy after an initial collision, further protecting occupants from additional impacts. There is no other car with its level of versatility as well with several practical seating modes available such as the conversation mode (with 2nd row and 3rd row facing each other), table mode, cinema mode and luggage mode with all of the rear seats stowed for cargo space. With all these features, the Carnival is able to cruise through with a powerful ‘Smartstream’ 3.5L V6 MPI engine.

The Kia Telluride is one of the most popular models for Kia in Qatar due to its combination of robust performance and structure, premium interior, eye-catching design and advanced safety systems – all cause for it to be judged with multiple awards since its global launch. The fourth-generation Kia Carnival is more refined, roomy, and capable than ever, offering generous space and increased efficiency than its predecessors — and current rivals in the minivan segment. The Sorento’s biggest strength is its versatility and the power of its SmartStream engine, with six or seven passenger variants available in a high-tech 3-row SUV package that combines premium yet robust SUV elements. The Cerato is Kia’s compact sedan that has been one of the three (3) bestselling models from its segment for the past decade, owing to its stylish exterior, efficient performance and ease of driving. The Pegas is the affordable sub-compact sedan that combines practicality with unerring efficiency on the road.

Hossam Abu Shadi, Kia Qatar Senior Brand Manager, said, “We were delighted with AVIS and we are happy to meet the demands and repeat our punctuality and delight even during a challenging time. We thank Avis for organizing the handover party, which was worthy of this kind of deal.”

Committed to provide mobility solutions to customers in need of it as safely and timely as possible, Kia Qatar showrooms are located at Al Sadd (along Al Rayyan Road) and Industrial Area (St. Number 27 Main Road) and After Sales in the same location as the latter.