“It is certainly not for everyone and it is still early days, but there has already been evidence that this is a service some people have been quick to embrace,” Kia Australia Chief Operating Officer, Damien Meredith explained.

“It offers buyers the opportunity to travel along the purchase trail at their own pace, making as many variations to purchase decisions as they want before sealing the deal with a $100 credit card deposit.”

By going online at kia.com.au and clicking on the Build & Order Online link the shopper can select and build their car, enter their details and select the dealership they would prefer to complete the transaction with (within a specified area). They can also add details of a trade in and notify the dealership whether their current car is still under finance.

Trade in valuations will not be made over the net, but will be assessed before clinching the deal.

When you have placed your order and received confirmation the nominated dealer will be notified and be in touch to complete the sale and run you through the final details for delivery.