The new KIA MPV is expected to have 1.5-liter, 1.5-liter diesel and 2.0-liter petrol engine options with automatic and manual transmission options.
With the announcement of its new brand identity incorporating a new logo and slogan, Kia India revealed that it plans to launch a new product in early 2022. It is believed that after introducing the cars in the SUV segment, now Kia will be rocking through the MPV vehicle.
Based on some inside information and recent leaked shots, the Kia car coming to India will be the codenamed Kia KY for the 3-line i.e. 7 seater MPV. Spy shots suggest that it will be offered as a crossover, much less in terms of appearance. The new Kia 7 seat will be based on platforms like the MPV Celtos. However, it is expected to be introduced to a very different model.
One can get a style like Kia Carnival in a car
It is also being said that the idea of styling can be taken from the recently launched new generation Kia Carnival in the new MPV. Kia is expected to offer this new 3-line model in both 6 and seven-seat configurations.
These vehicles will compete
In terms of positioning, it will compete between 3-line MPVs such as Maruti Suzuki Ertiga and Toyota Innova Crysta with MG Hector Plus, Tata Safari and the recently revealed Hyundai Alcazar. Compared to Hyundai Alcazar, this new Kia MPV is expected to have 1.5-liter and 1.5-liter diesel and 2.0-liter petrol engine options with automatic and manual transmission options.
As already mentioned, the launch of the new car will take place in early 2022, especially in January-February 2022. In such a situation, it is believed that Kia will be preparing to develop on the positive image created by Kia Carnival in the luxury MPV segment with more affordable seven-seat model.
Let us tell you that Kia has shown a tremendous stake in the car cell in India and managed to sell 38,363 units in 2020, this was possible at a time when the auto sector was slowing down and Corona Mahamari had a significant impact on sales. . Kia has announced that it sold over 25,000 units of the Sonat Subcompact SUV in the first 3 months of 2021