2 Kias On The Way To India! Here’s When The Carnival And EV9 Will Be Launched
- by Yashein Kewalramani
- Aug 12, 2024
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The Carnival will return on our shores after more than a year, while the EV9 will be Kia’s first electric SUV
Quick Highlights
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Kia Carnival and EV9 will be launched on October 3 in India.
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The new-gen Carnival will get an updated design and a more feature-rich cabin.
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The EV9 will be Kia’s first electric SUV in India, and will likely be available with multiple powertrains
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Kia’s current lineup includes the Sonet, Seltos, Carens, and EV6.
Kia will launch the Carnival MPV and EV9 SUV in India on October 3, 2024. These additions will extend the Korean carmaker’s range to 6 cars on our shores. The Carnival will be making a comeback in India in its new-gen avatar, while the EV9 will be the first electric SUV from the Korean brand. For now, let’s take a look at what the two cars offer:
Kia Carnival
Expected Price: Rs 40 lakh (ex-showroom)
The Carnival will make a comeback in India after being discontinued last year. It will be the facelifted model of the new-generation version that was showcased at the Auto Expo 2023. So yes, it will be the latest model with all the bells and whistles.The MPV will feature a revamped design, in adherence to Kia’s modern design language.
It will get a brand new cabin, featuring dual integrated screens and a host of premium features. It will also get multiple seating layouts, which can be catered to individual preferences. It is expected to come with a sole 2.2-litre diesel engine producing 200 PS. For more details on the Carnival, tap here.
Kia EV9
Expected Price: Rs 80 lakh (ex-showroom)
The EV9 full-size electric SUV will be Kia’s second EV on our shores after the EV6, and is expected to be brought in as a fully imported model. The EV9 sports a modern design with aggressively styled elements. It gets a feature-loaded cabin with plenty of niceties. It will likely be available in a three row layout with the probability of multiple seating options.
The EV9 will likely feature multiple powertrains including an all-wheel drive version paired with dual motors. A claimed range of around 550km can be expected from the full-size SUV. To know more about its details, click here.
Other Kias in India
Kia’s India lineup currently includes the entry-level Sonet, Seltos compact SUV, Carens MPV and the flagship EV6. For more details about Kia cars in India, tap here.
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