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Kia Motors next car could be another SUV

Kia Motors next car could be another SUV

As we all know, Kia Motors India is planning to launch four cars in India over the next two years. The first of these is the Kia Seltos SUV, which debuted recently. Following this, the company plans on launching another SUV. Kia’s focus on these segments stems from the high interest in SUVs in the country right.

The production of all the four new models will be done at the company’s Andhra Pradesh’s Anantpur plant, informed Han Woo Park, President and CEO, Kia Motors Corporation. It has already shared the plans to launch one product every six months.

Kia Motors’ first car in India, was unveiled as the SP Concept at the 2018 Auto Expo in the National Capital. It is a subsidiary of Hyundai and the Seltos is a compact SUV based on the same platform as that of the Hyundai Creta.

Kia Seltos will offer a host of safety features, the UVO connect will have 37 features that include safety, navigation, remote control and more. There will be voice command and concierge service as well.

Seltos gets BS6-compliant petrol and diesel engines, including a 1.4L, T-GDI turbo-petrol. The petrol & diesel engines will get a 6-spd manual. Automatic options include a CVT a 6-spd AT and 7-spd DCT. Set to shake up the Indian mid-size SUV market with a pricing of Rs 11 lakh to Rs 17 lakh.

Seltos available with two distinct design lines – Tech Line and GT Line. The rear seat will recline in 2 steps and there are USB charging port for rear passengers, as also much storage

Earlier, Kia Motors has already released sketches of the new SUV and they are nothing less than breathtaking. The model indeed looks promising with the bold and upright design including the LED headlamps, wide tiger-nose grille, and vertical fog lamps. At the back, the SP2i gets wide tail-lights with LEDs, faux diffuser integrated into the bumper and two exhausts. Kia was absent from just two important markets until recently Mexico and India.

 

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