India’s most popular automobile brand, Kia, offers models in multiple segments. The Korean automaker has been launching new and updated products regularly to cater to the diverse needs and preferences of Indian customers. In this blog, we’ll look at some of the Upcoming Kia Cars coming to India in the next two years.
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Upcoming Kia Sportage
The Kia Sportage is a mid-size SUV that competes with the likes of Hyundai Tucson, Jeep Compass and Skoda Karoq. By July 2023, the Sportage will launch in India. Tiger-nose grille, LED headlights, alloy wheels, roof rails, and a dual-tone rear bumper make the Kia Sportage aggressive. The Sportage has a 10.25-inch touchscreen, wireless charging, a panoramic sunroof, heated seats, ambient lighting, and digital instrument clusters.. A 2.0-litre diesel engine with 185PS and 400Nm and an 8-speed automated gearbox will power the Sportage. The Sportage is expected to be priced between Rs. 25 lakh and Rs. 30 lakh (ex-showroom).
Upcoming Kia Seltos Facelift
The Kia Seltos is one of the best-selling compact SUVs in India, offering a blend of performance, features and value. The Seltos was launched in India in 2019, and is due for a mid-life update soon. The Seltos facelift will be unveiled in India on July 4, 2023, and will feature some cosmetic and feature upgrades. Seltos facelift will sport a revised front fascia, with a new grille, bumper and headlamps. The rear will also get some tweaks, such as new LED tail lamps and a redesigned bumper.
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The Seltos facelift will have a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a panoramic sunroof, ADAS like adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, and blind spot recognition, and a 360-degree camera. The Seltos facelift will provide the same 1.5-litre petrol, 1.4-litre turbo-petrol, and 1.5-litre diesel engines as the present model. Seltos facelift is expected to be priced between Rs. 10 lakh and Rs. 19 lakh (ex-showroom).
Kia Sonet Facelift
The Kia Sonet is another successful product from Kia in India, competing in the sub-4 metre SUV segment with rivals like Hyundai Venue, Maruti Vitara Brezza and Tata Nexon. Sonet was launched in India in 2020, and will receive a facelift by December 2023. The Sonet facelift will get some minor changes to the exterior and interior design, such as new alloy wheels, revised headlamps and tail lamps, new upholstery and colour options.
The Sonet facelift will also get some new features, such as a larger 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, rear AC vents, air purifier and wireless charging. Sonet facelift will keep its 1.2-litre petrol, 1.0-litre turbo-petrol, and 1.5-litre diesel engines. Sonet facelift is expected to be priced between Rs. 8 lakh and Rs. 15 lakh (ex-showroom).
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Other Upcoming Kia Cars
Kia will launch numerous other automobiles in India in the next two years in addition to these
three. These are:
- Kia Carnival: A premium MPV that rivals the Toyota Innova Crysta and the MG Gloster.
- Kia Xceed: A crossover hatchback that will compete with the Hyundai i20 Active and the Toyota
Etios Cross. - Kia Sorento: A full-size SUV that will rival the Toyota Fortuner and the Ford Endeavour.
- Kia Stonic: A sub-compact SUV that will slot below the Sonet in Kia’s portfolio.
- Kia Rio: A premium hatchback that will take on the Maruti Baleno and the Hyundai i20.
- Kia Ceed: A mid-size sedan that will challenge the Honda City and the Hyundai Verna.
Here is a table that summarizes the expected launch dates and prices of these upcoming Kia cars in India:
| Model | Expected Launch Date | Expected Price Range (ex-showroom) |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Carnival | April 2024 | Rs. 40 lakh – Rs. 45 lakh |
| Kia EV9 | June 2024 | Rs. 90 lakh – Rs. 1.2 crore |
| Kia Xceed | Unrevealed | Rs. 20 lakh – Rs. 25 lakh |
| Kia Sorento | Unrevealed | Rs. 25 lakh – Rs. 30 lakh |
| Kia Stonic | Unrevealed | Rs. 9 lakh – Rs. 12 lakh |
| Kia Rio | September 2025 | Rs. 8 lakh – Rs. 10 lakh |
| Kia Ceed | Unrevealed | Rs. 9 lakh – Rs. 12 lakh |