- Auto Expo is going on in Greater Noida, India after a gap of 3 years.
- Kia is displaying tons of its new products including concept cars and future technologies.
- This ranges from the EV9 concept to the new-gen Carnival premium MPV.
In the ongoing Auto Expo 2023, Kia unveiled quite a few cars and concepts to give its fans a glimpse of what the future holds. Kia has been the most successful carmaker in India after selling over 8 lakh (cumulative) cars in just 4 years of existence. Its Seltos mid-size SUV, Sonet compact SUV, Carnival premium MPV and Carens MPV have been instrumental in ensuring that the sales of the Korean auto giant remain impressive. Here are all the details of new Kia Cars at Auto Expo 2023.
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New Kia Cars at Auto Expo 2023
- New Carnival
- Seltos Facelift
- EV9 Concept
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New Carnival
Kia Carnival has tasted mild success in our market. It is a premium MPV that rivals the mighty Toyota Innova. In the new-gen model, there are quite a few aesthetic changes that will make the MPV more attractive. Kia has always been great with great when it comes to offering great features. The new-gen Carnival is no different.
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Seltos Facelift
Kia has also showcased the facelift version of its popular and successful mid-size SUV, the Seltos. This will be easily the most important model among all the new Kia Cars at Auto Expo 2023.The facelift was long overdue for our market as many international markets had already received it last year. There are subtle aesthetic changes to the existing Seltos. What has also remained the same is the option of powertrains. This includes a 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated petrol, a 1.5-litre turbocharged diesel and a 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol motor. The 1.5-litre motors output 115 PS each, while the turbo-petrol engine belts out 140 PS. Also, all the engines come mated to a 6-speed manual transmission as standard. However, the base petrol engine is optionally available with a CVT, while the diesel and turbo-petrol motors are on offer with a 6-speed torque-converter and 7-speed DCT option, respectively.
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EV9 Concept
The next car that Kia showcased is the EV9 concept. It is the flagship model from the Korean carmaker. It is based on the dedicated E-GMP (Electric Global Modular Platform) from the Hyundai Motor Group that underpins other EVs from Hyundai and Kia as well. It comes with an AWD configuration and was developed by Kia in just 44 months. It focuses on sustainability when it comes to materials and interior design. Stay tuned for more action from Kia at 2023 Auto Expo.
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