kia delivery delays 2023

In 2023, Kia wait times in Australia ranged from “not too bad” to “see you next year,” depending on model and trim. Popular SUVs like Sportage and Sorento—especially hybrid/PHEV or top-spec grades—were hit hardest, while simpler variants and common colours tended to arrive sooner. The culprits were the usual suspects: limited factory allocation, chips playing hide-and-seek, and global shipping behaving like a dodgy GPS. To improve your odds, ask dealers about in-transit stock, be flexible on colour/spec, and get on multiple waitlists; also scan the nearly-new used market, which sometimes landed faster (if pricier). Supply did ease a bit later in the year, but waits of several months—occasionally 12+—weren’t unusual.