Kia India’s Big Plans for 2025-26: 4 New Cars Coming Your Way
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1. Kia Clavis – The Carens Facelift Gets a New Identity
Expected Launch: May 8, 2025
The popular Kia Carens receives an extensive makeover while the manufacturer transforms its identity through a name change. The Kia Clavis features design enhancements and new features while keeping to Kia’s contemporary vehicle design guidelines.
What’s New?
- Three-pod LED headlamps for a sharper look
- Redesigned bumper and front grille for a bold stance
- Panoramic sunroof for a more premium cabin experience
- ADAS features for better safety on Indian roads
- Engine options: 1.5-litre petrol, 1.5-litre turbo petrol, and 1.5-litre diesel
2. Kia Carens EV – The First Mass-Market Kia EV for India
Expected Launch: June 2025
Kia plans to release the brand-new electric MPV Carens EV (possible name Clavis EV) to market. Kia’s new move targets the middle-class demographic aiming for electric vehicles among families seeking ample space without compromising comfort.
What’s New?
- Likely to share its design with the Kia Clavis
- Underpinnings may be shared with Hyundai Creta EV, including the electric motor and battery
- Expected range: Over 400 km on a single charge
- Will offer EV-specific styling cues inside and out
3. Kia Syros EV – Electric Power Meets Compact SUV Style
Expected Launch: Late 2025 or Early 2026
The petrol-powered Kia Syros achieved success in early 2025 so Kia designers began developing its electric version. Introduction of the Syros EV targets urban drivers of SUVs who want to move to electric power.
What’s New?
- Revised bumpers and aero-efficient alloy wheels
- EV-specific branding and tweaks to the design
- Projected driving range: Around 400 km
- Will go head-to-head with Tata Nexon EV and Mahindra XUV400 EV
4. Kia Seltos Hybrid – A Familiar Favorite, Now Greener
Expected Global Launch: End of 2025
Expected India Launch: Early 2026
The upcoming next-generation Kia Seltos series includes its first hybrid powertrain system. This launch emerges perfectly timed as fuel prices increase while more people seek environmentally friendly vehicles.
What’s New?
- 1.5-litre petrol engine + strong hybrid setup
- Likely to offer improved mileage and lower emissions
- Completely redesigned exteriors and interiors
- More advanced tech features and connectivity options
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