Kia SUVs 2023: Kia, a car manufacturer, has quickly established a strong market presence in India. The Kia Seltos and Kia Sonet, the carmaker's two subcompact SUVs, are in high demand in the market. Kia has been able to establish itself among the big players thanks to these two. At the same time, the company wishes to shift gears. Yes, Kia is considering launching three SUVs in India in the coming days, which you should be aware of. Kia will also release a facelifted Seltos model by the middle of this year. If you're looking to buy a great car in the near future, you'll have to wait a little longer for these SUVs. Let us now know the details of Kia's upcoming three SUVs.
Kia Seltos Facelift 2023
Fuel Type
Petrol
Engine Displacement (cc)
1497
No. of cylinder
4
TransmissionType
Manual
Body Type
SUV
The redesigned Seltos made its global debut in Busan, South Korea, last year. It gets redesigned headlamps and new LED DRLs on the outside. Aside from that, updated bumpers are visible. It now features newly designed alloy wheels. There are connected LED tail lamps, an L-shaped LED signature, and a new rear bumper. The dashboard layout is the same as the previous model, but the curved screen layout is similar to the EV6. Many advanced safety features are included, such as a new AC control switch, a rotary dial instead of a gear lever, ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), and a 360-degree camera system.
Kia AY Compact SUV
ARAI Mileage
18.0 kmpl
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Displacement (cc)
1493
No. of cylinder
4
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
113.43bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)
250nm@1500-2750rpm
Seating Capacity
5
TransmissionType
Automatic
AY is the codename for Kia's new compact SUV. Kia's upcoming compact SUV will sit between Sonet and Seltos. This vehicle will be available in a 5-seat configuration. Its cost could range between 12 lakh and 24 lakh. It will only be available in two-wheel drive form. It will only be available with the 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine.
Kia SUVs 2023: Kia Compact Electric SUV
Battery Capacity
77.4kw
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
320.55bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)
605nm
Seating Capacity
5
Range
708km
Body Type
SUV
Kia plans to release a compact electric SUV very soon. This electric SUV will have many advanced features and a range comparable to the Tata Nexon EU Max. However, no official information has been released about it.