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Kia India is preparing to strengthen its SUV portfolio in India with three new models that will cater to premium, hybrid and electric vehicle buyers
Kia India has had a busy couple of years with products like the Syros, Carens Clavis, Carens Clavis EV and the latest Seltos keeping the momentum going. The company doesn’t seem to be slowing down either. Over the next couple of years, Kia is expected to expand its SUV portfolio with three important launches. Interestingly, each of them targets a completely different buyer, helping the brand cover more ground in an increasingly competitive market.
1. Kia Sorento
The Sorento has been on Indian enthusiasts’ wish lists for years. While Kia has never officially sold it here, changing customer preferences could finally work in its favour. Positioned above the Carnival, the Sorento would give Kia a proper three-row premium SUV to rival the likes of the Toyota Fortuner, MG Gloster and Skoda Kodiaq. Internationally, it is offered with petrol, diesel and hybrid powertrains, but Kia could opt for the hybrid version if it decides to bring the SUV to India. Whether it arrives as a CBU or CKD remains to be seen. This is one SUV that will do well in India if priced right.
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2. Kia Seltos Hybrid
The Seltos continues to be one of Kia’s strongest performers in India and the hybrid model is expected to take things a step further. This would be a first in Kia India’s line-up. The Seltos hybrid is already on sale in the global market. It is powered by a 1.6 L petrol engine combined with an electric motor. With rivals such as the Toyota HyRyder and Maruti Grand Vitara already offering strong hybrid options, the Seltos will just heat up the competition thanks to its superior feature offering.
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3. Kia Syros EV
Kia Syros EV will be launched this month. Kia India has already revealed the car design and bookings are open at Rs 25,000. The design is quite similar to the ICE Syros, while getting EV specific styling. This will be Kia India’s second mass market EV after the Carens Clavis EV but in a more affordable segment. The Syros EV will get two battery packs, a 51.4 kWh claiming a 526 km range and a 42 kWh pack claiming a 443 km range. We can expect 400 km + real-world range with the bigger battery. With more affordable EVs finding favour among Indian buyers, the Syros EV could become an important volume driver for the brand.
Kia has built a reputation for launching products that closely match what Indian buyers are looking for. A premium three-row SUV, a hybrid midsize SUV and an affordable electric SUV cover three of the fastest-growing segments in the market today.
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