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After launching the facelifts of the Sonet and Seltos, Kia India is gearing up to launch its premium MPV, the Carnival and the flagship Kia EV9 7-seater e-SUV.
Kia India plans to bring two new models this calendar year, as the flagship electric SUV EV9 and the next-generation Carnival premium MPV are waiting in the pipeline:
1.Kia EV9
The Kia EV9 is undoubtedly the Korean manufacturer’s flagship electric SUV and is available with a 7-seater configuration. It has been seen testing it here in India several times even without camouflage, which implies that it will be launched soon, and the expected date is said to be June 2024. Considering the features and specifications, we believe that it will carry a high price. and will be available in the range of Rs 80 lakh and above.
Globally it is available with a 99.8 kWh battery and comes with two options: a rear-wheel drive version that will have a single motor in the rear that generates 203 HP of power and 350 Nm of torque and has a claimed range of 562 kilometers. The dual-motor version with all-wheel drive produces 383 HP of power and 700 Nm of torque and has a range of 504 km.
Its feature list includes two 12.3-inch touchscreens integrated with a 5.3-inch display, 708-watt 14-speaker Meridian sound system, vehicle charging functionality, 9 airbags, 360 camera degrees, hill start assist and a full level. -2 ADAS suites.
2. New generation carnival
The new generation Kia Carnival has already been launched in global markets and is now making a grand return to India. It’s already been spotted testing several times and based on the size and appearance, we can confirm that it will retain most of the style and that’s very exciting to say the least. The new design is much more modern compared to the previous model and the interiors are in another league. The highlight is the two 12.3-inch curved screens for the instrument cluster and infotainment unit.
Features include head-up display, a 14.6-inch rear entertainment screen, ambient lighting, dual sunroofs, multi-zone climate control, power front seats, 360-degree camera, 8 airbags, front parking sensors and rear, ADAS level 2 suite technology. In international specification, it comes with a 2.2-litre diesel, a 3.5-litre petrol V6 and a 1.6-litre petrol hybrid, of which we believe the 2.2-litre diesel engine will reach India as above. version.