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Kia is looking to bring in as many as four new models across different segments in India and here we have explained them
Having launched the all-new Seltos and ramped up its production to a normal level in recent months, Kia is preparing to further strengthen its presence in the Indian market. The company is likely to introduce four new products by next year.
1. Kia Syros EV
The Kia Syros EV isn’t coming in early 2026 as originally planned, but it is still in the pipeline. Now expected to be launched in the middle of the year, it will compete with the Tata Nexon.ev and Mahindra XUV 3XO EV.
The Syros EV will likely come with two battery pack options with different energy storage capacities in the range of 35-45 kWh, both consisting of LFP cells produced locally by Exide Energy. It should be capable of travelling nearly 500 kilometres on a single charge. Save for a cleaner front-end and more aerodynamic wheels, the design and features will likely be nearly identical to the regular Syros.
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2. Kia Carnival Hybrid
Around the festive season this year, Kia will likely launch the Carnival Hybrid in India. The electrified minivan combines a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine producing 178 hp and 265 Nm of torque with an electric motor that generates 72 hp and 304 Nm of torque.
This combination delivers 242 hp of total power and 367 Nm of total torque. A 6-speed automatic transmission sends drive to the front wheels. In South Korea, the Carnival Hybrid is officially claimed to return a fuel economy of up to 14 km/l. In the Middle East, the same setup is rated for 18.6 km/l.
3. Kia MQ4i
MQ4i is the codename of Kia’s new Mahindra XUV 7XO rival, derived from the fourth-generation Sorento that debuted in 2020. It will be a three-row SUV and likely be powered by an all-new hybrid system based on a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine. The exterior and interior may have only minimal design changes from the global model. Kia will likely launch this model in Q1 2027.
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4. Kia Seltos Hybrid
Shortly after the Kia MQ4i, a first-ever Kia Seltos Hybrid should arrive in showrooms. It will feature a combination of the aforementioned 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine and an electric motor, which could give it a fuel economy of around 25 km/l.
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