Kia is ready to launch to new products in the Indian market in the form of the new-gen Carnival and the all-electric EV9; Both cars will be sold via the CBU route.
Kia India has been on a steady pace and the sales are not really taking off. The slowdown in the auto industry has made it even worse and the sales numbers are not encouraging. Ending its dry spell for this year, the Korean car maker is ready with 2 new cars for the Indian market. Both are targeted at the premium segment and first showcased at the 2023 Auto Expo. The New-Gen Kia Carnival and EV9 will give a boost to the company, however, no major contribution to the sales is expected.
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New-Gen Kia Carnival & EV9: What We Know
Kia EV9 Flagship Electric SUV
The Kia EV9 made its first visit to India at the 2023 Auto Expo in the concept form. The Korean carmaker will launch the EV9 in the domestic market on October 3, making it the first electric 3-row SUV in the country. The EV will be sold in its fully loaded top-spec GT-Line AWD guise. The three-row SUV will sit above the EV6 in the company’s portfolio.
The EV9 will draw power from a 99.9 kWh battery pack paired with a dual motor setup, putting out 379 bhp and 700 Nm of peak torque. The WLTP claimed range of Kia’s flagship electric SUV stands at 445 km on a single charge with a top speed of 200 kmph.
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New-Gen Kia Carnival MPV
The new-gen model of the Kia Carnival will be launched in India alongside the EV9 on October 3. Initially, the premium MPV will be sold in India as a CBU unit with the local assembly expected to commence next year. The test mule of the new-gen Carnival has already been spotted in the country sans camouflage.
Talking about the updates, the new Carnival will be based on an all-new N3 platform and will draw power from the familiar 2.2-litre turbo diesel engine, putting out 200 bhp and 440 Nm of peak torque. In addition to the larger footprint, the Carnival (KA4) will sport an all-new design in line with the brand’s latest philosophy and it is expected to be launched at a starting price of around Rs. 50 lakh (ex-showroom).