4 Upcoming New Kia Cars In India You Should Wait For

After the launch of the new EV9 and Carnival, Kia India will launch a slew of new cars including the Syros, Sonet EV, Carens Facelift and more

With its debut in the year 2019, Kia has managed to make a mark in the Indian market, thanks to the models like the Seltos, Sonet and Carens. These initial cars in the brand’s line-up performed very well in sales. To continue the run, the Korean carmaker is planning to launch a slew of new products in the country. In this article, we will take you through the upcoming new Kia cars in India.

1. Kia Syros

Kia is currently testing a new compact SUV for India and it will likely debut early next year. Internally codenamed AY, the sub-4-meter SUV is expected to go by the name Syros in the domestic market and will be priced under Rs. 10 lakh. The upcoming Kia compact SUV will be positioned between the Sonet and Seltos in the brand’s lineup. The test mule of the Kia Syros has been spotted a few times in the country and will be sold in both electric and petrol-powered versions.

2. Kia Sonet EV

Kia Sonet is currently the best-selling car in the brand’s portfolio and its all-electric version is on its way. The Sonet EV was recently spied testing in India, confirming its imminent launch, some time next year i.e. 2025. It will be the first mass-market EV from Kia in the domestic market. While the details of the project are under wraps, we expect the Sonet EV to come with a claimed range of around 400 kilometres on a single charge. In terms of design, it will carry minor updates including some EV-specific updates.

3. Kia Carens Facelift

After the mid-life update of Seltos and Sonet, it is time for the Carens to get a facelift. Expected to launch in early 2025, the Carens Facelift has already been spotted testing a few times while testing. Upfront, a new fascia with an updated set of headlamps, connected LED DRLs and a revised front bumper will be a part of the package. The updated MPV will sport a new set of alloy wheels. In terms of features, a 360-degree parking camera is confirmed via spy shots and it could also get Level 2 ADAS.

4. Kia Carens-Based EV

Alongside the Carens Facelift, Kia is also working on the electric version of the MPV. The Carens EV has already been spied testing and is due for a launch sometime next year i.e. 2025. It is expected to carry a similar design to the Carens Facelift, however, there will be some electric-specific touches.

Although the spy shots don’t reveal much, we can spot the connected tail lamps along with a different suspension setup and missing exhaust pipe, which confirms that it is the electric Carens. It will likely share the powertrain with the upcoming Creta EV, comprising a 45kWh battery pack and the electric motor derived from the entry-level version of the new-gen Kona EV sold overseas.