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Most new Kia launches in the next 12-18 months officially confirmed to be electric and hybrid vehicles, including two three-row models
The second-gen Seltos that was launched in January was the first of several new models Kia has lined up for India in the second half of the decade. By next year alone, the company will be holding five more crucial launches to grow its presence in the SUV and MPV categories.
1. Kia Syros EV
The first upcoming major launch will be the Syros EV, scheduled to be unveiled in July. The Syros EV will look nearly identical to the ICE Syros, save for a few EV-typical changes such as a smaller front grille, active grille shutters, and a more aerodynamic design for the wheels.
Kia is planning deep localisation, right down to the cell level, to price the Syros EV competitively. The new EV could have a range of approximately 500 kilometres.
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2. Kia Sorento Hybrid
The Kia Sorento Hybrid has formally received the green signal for India and will likely be launched in the final quarter of the year. The three-row D-segment SUV competes with the likes of Skoda Kodiaq and VW Tayron globally, and reports suggest that it will be the first model in its segment from an overseas brand to be manufactured in India. This would make it the most significant car launch in our market this year.
Kia uses a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine and an electric motor in the Sorento Hybrid globally, but in India, it may swap the former with a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine.
3. Kia Carnival Hybrid
Along with the Sorento Hybrid, Kia has confirmed plans to bring the Carnival Hybrid to India this year. The company should launch it shortly after the Sorento Hybrid, but it will not manufacture this model locally. Being an import, the Carnival Hybrid will be brought with the same combination of a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine and an electric motor as in global markets.
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4. Kia Seltos Hybrid
Kia has also confirmed plans to launch a Seltos Hybrid in India, and while it has yet to reveal, we think it could be considering the second quarter of 2027 as the timeline. While globally the Seltos Hybrid has a 1.6-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine assisted by an electric motor, in India, it will feature a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine teamed with an electric motor.
5. Next-gen Kia Sonet
Media reports say that the next-gen Kia Sonet will also be launched in 2027. The future model will be based on the K1 platform of the Kia Syros and feature a new E/E architecture. More rear-seat space, higher structural safety, a fully digital instrument cluster, a more advanced infotainment system, and new comfort features could be among the key changes. A hybrid variant will follow by 2029, Kia has confirmed.
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