Upcoming Kia Cars – Sonet X-Line to Seltos Facelift

Kia, the Korean automaker, is preparing multiple new utility vehicles including electric vehicles for the Indian markets. The company has recently launched its global electric SUV, the EV6 in the country. It will also introduce new special editions and upgraded versions of its existing SUV range along with the new-gen Carnival MPV. Here’s the list of top 3 new Kia cars to be launched in our market in 2022-23. 

1. KIA Sonet X-Line 

Kia Sonet X Line Teaser

It will be the sportier iteration of the standard Sonet and is expected to be launched in September or October, 2022. The Sonet X-Line is likely to be based on the GTX+ trim and will come with cosmetic changes inside-out. The Tiger-Nose grille will be finished in gloss black. It will have Matte Graphite exterior hue, a dark chrome fog lamp cover, blacked-out muffler & wing mirrors and prominent skid plates. It will also get metal garnish on the side doors and dual-tone alloys with silver brake calipers.

The cabin is also likely to receive sportier treatment in line with the Seltos X-Line. It is expected to be offered with 1.0L turbocharged petrol and 1.5-litre turbo diesel engines.

2. KIA Seltos facelift 

New Kia Seltos facelift

Kia is also preparing to give a mid-life facelift to its most popular compact SUV, the Seltos. It will come with cosmetic design changes and upgraded interior along with new features. The SUV will get a new front grille, revised headlamp unit with LED DRLs, new bumper, prominent skid plates, new alloys and new LED taillights. Inside the cabin, the SUV is likely to get revised touchscreen infotainment system, digital instrument console and new seat upholstery. It is also likely to offer panoramic sunroof and ADAS features. The SUV will continue to be offered with 1.5L petrol and diesel engines along with a sportier 1.4L turbocharged petrol engine. 

3. KIA Carnival New Gen

2022 Kia Carnival

The Korean automaker is expected to introduce the new generation Carnival MPV at the 2023 Auto Expo in January. It is already on sale in select international markets for over 2 years and has recently received some changes. The India-spec model is likely to feature the same 2.2-litre turbo diesel engine that produces 200bhp of power and 440Nm of torque. Transmission will also remain unchanged – I.e. an 8-speed automatic.



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