Have you checked out the new Kia KY MPV? Do you know what are the expected features and price of this vehicle? If no, here is everything you need to know about this MPV.
Kia had made its India Debut in 2019 and ever since then, the brand has been presenting best-in-class products that are customer-oriented. The rich and premium feature equipped vehicles have been the ace card for Kia Motors India. However, since the multi-purpose vehicle market is faring well in terms of demand and sales, Kia as an automotive business now has plans to venture into the MPV segment.
As per few sources, Kia has plans to launch an all-new 7 seater MPV codenamed 'KY' in India early next year. As per the previous reports, the production version of the new MPV could be unveiled in January 2021.
Size and Platform:
The Kia KY MPV could be based on a slightly modified Creta or Seltos platform. It would be interesting to see what kind of strategy Kia would opt for to present its new MPV. It is likely to follow the Hyundai Alcazar's strategy which has a wheelbase of approximately 150mm longer when compared to the Creta. This has allowed Hyundai to ingeniously create further space to occupy the 3rd-row passenger seats to what looks like a longer version of Creta. It is likely for Kia to follow this strategy in the manufacturing of Kia KY MPV.
As for the size, Kia KY MPV could be sized around 4.5m in length. This would make it a strong contender to the liking of Mahindra Marazzo, Maruti Suzuki XL6 and the base variants of the Toyota Innova Crysta.
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Features of the Kia KY MPV:
Interestingly, the spy shots reveal a few details and features of the KY MPV. To begin with, the headlamps seems to get LED DRL's. A wide grille along with air-dams are to be expected. The lower section seems to have a chrome-finished grille. The vehicle gets large doors for easy access and a sunroof. This could also make the interior feel light and airy. In addition to all this, the MPV gets 16-inch alloy wheels.
Rumour has that the new Kia KY MPV could be equipped with first in segment electronic button access to the third-row seats. Also, the MPV could be launched with 6 and 7-seater options.
Engine specification:
The KY MPV would likely come with two engine options, one being the 1.5-litre turbocharged diesel, a 4 cylinder engine that has good potential to churn out 113 bhp and 250 Nm of torque, whereas, the other could be a 1.5 litre naturally aspirated 4 cylinder petrol engine that churns out 113 bhp and 244Nm of torque. Both the engines could come mated to a 6-speed manual and automatic transmission.
Price of Kia KY MPV:
As for the pricing, the MUV code-named the 'KY' will have a similar price as that of Kia Seltos. There are also rumours that the new Kia KY MPV will be priced closely to Maruti Suzuki Ertiga.
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