KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Kia new SUV design is inspired by the Kia flagship EV9 and the Carnival.
- This will showcase the brand's Design 2.0 philosophy.
- From the design, it appears to be the Kia Clavis.
Kia India has just shared a new sketch of their upcoming SUV, which will showcase their Design 2.0 philosophy. They have also mentioned that the new SUV's design is inspired by the aesthetics of the Kia EV9 and Carnival. From the sketch, it's easy to predict that this could be the Kia Clavis, the renamed Kia Soul. Let us explore more interesting details about this design. Before that, join the 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel to never miss out on automotive updates.
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Kia new SUV
For months, Kia has been testing their upcoming SUV, and the camouflage images make it perfectly clear that this is the Kia Clavis, a new name for the Kia Soul, which is sold in international markets. Of course, Kia will make several changes, and the sketch they have shared shows that, from the rear, it resembles a smaller version of the Kia EV9. Additionally, the rear glass area features L-shaped LED DRLs, giving the SUV a distinctive character.
Additionally, this sketch reveals a C-pillar with a very small glass window, which suggests that the SUV could feature a third row. However, the overall proportions appear compact, so it's not possible to confirm whether it will be a 7-seater. If it does, it would become the fourth vehicle in their lineup to offer three rows of seats.
Words of the CEO
Mr. Gwanggu Lee MD & CEO Kia India, said The all-new Kia 2.0 SUV embodies our perennial commitment to break conventions with innovation, design excellence, and customer-centricity with our products. This SUV has been indigenously designed grounds up with inspiration from unrealized needs of Indian customers. It has a unique, progressive SUV design language that doesnt follow the conventional SUV design anymore. This SUV is designed to delight customers with its segment-first features, exceptional performance, and unparalleled comfort. We are confident that it will resonate with discerning Indian buyers who demand the best.
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Verdict
Kia India is launching vehicles back-to-back, even in one of the driest years in Indian automobile history, and is still witnessing huge sales. The Carnival, which was launched in October, has completely sold out, and Kia is not accepting any new orders for it for the coming year. Now we know why they are bringing new cars every quarter. Lets wait for more information, but based on my understanding, this is a sketch of the Kia Clavis.
