Kia has officially disclosed that it will be bringing in two new cars soon, out of which one will be a BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) or an HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle). However, Kia has neither mentioned the timeline nor the cars that it will be launching. So, what are these 2 new Kia cars? Let’s take a look!Attention Readers! Join us on the WhatsApp Community for daily auto news updates.
Upcoming Kia SUVs
The Korean brand previously launched the new Seltos with best-in-class safety, along with a feature-rich cabin and punchy performance. However, the brand is now looking to go one step further to launch 2 new cars, of which one will be an EV while the other will be a hybrid vehicle. We have been speculating that the Kia Sorento will soon make it to the Indian shores, as it is currently available in many international markets, and as Kia has mentioned an upcoming hybrid vehicle in India, we strongly believe that it is the Sorento. Moreover, Kia has been testing out the test mule of the Syros EV in India as well as in Korea, and it is likely that the Syros EV is the EV that Kia is hinting towards. So, what do these two cars have to offer? Let’s take a look!
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Kia Syros EV – What To Expect?
The Syros EV will be the brand’s most affordable EV for India, going up against the likes of the Tata Nexon EV and the Mahindra XUV 3XO EV. Speculations suggest that this eSUV will be launched in August 2026. Considering the success that the Nexon EV has obtained, Kia might want a piece of that cake and what better way to do that than the Syros EV. The ICE version of this SUV is already filled to the brim with features, and the EV might just bring in even more features. Expected features include a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front and rear seats, powered front seats, a trinity display, level 2 ADAS, and much more. It is expected to get two battery pack options: a 42kWh battery pack and a 49kWh battery pack. Kia might price the SUV anywhere between Rs 16 lakh and Rs 22 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).
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Kia Sorento Hybrid
The Kia Sorento is a 7-seater SUV, and this has been spotted a few times on the Indian streets. This SUV will likely be directed to take on the likes of the Toyota Fortuner, Skoda Kodiaq and the upcoming VW Tayron. In the international markets, the Sorento is offered as a hybrid, offering impressive fuel economy figures and a smooth driving experience, and we believe that Kia will offer the same in India.
It is unclear whether it will get the same 1.6-litre petrol hybrid powertrain as the other markets, but we believe that Kia will also offer a petrol-only option for the same. It is expected to get a slew of features like powered and ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, level 2 ADAS, a head-up display and much more. The Kia Sorento is expected to carry a price tag ranging from Rs 40 lakh to Rs 55 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).
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