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Kia Sorento India Launch: Hybrid SUV Pricing and Features Awaited
Kia is bringing a new SUV called the Sorento to India.
The launch is scheduled for September 4 at 12 PM.
It will be bigger and more expensive than the Seltos.
Buyers will be able to choose between a diesel engine and a petrol-electric hybrid system.
Some versions may send power to all four wheels.
The SUV will have features such as large screens, a sunroof and powered seats.
It will also include safety equipment such as a 360-degree camera and driver-assistance technology.
The exact price, seating arrangement and booking details are expected during the launch.
Kia India is launching the Sorento in India on September 4 at 12 PM.
The Sorento will be Kia India’s first hybrid SUV with all-wheel drive and will sit above the Seltos.
Powertrain options include a 2.2-litre diesel and a 1.6-litre turbo-petrol hybrid, both paired with automatic transmissions.
Expected features include dual 12.3-inch screens, a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats and Level 2 ADAS.
Estimated prices range from about Rs 28 lakh to more than Rs 38 lakh, with exact pricing still awaited.
- Who
- Kia India is launching the Sorento.
- What
- The company is introducing the Sorento SUV with diesel and hybrid powertrain options.
- Where
- India.
- When
- September 4 at 12 PM.
- Why
- The Sorento will become Kia India’s new range-topping model above the Seltos and its first hybrid SUV offered with all-wheel drive.
Key facts
- Launch timing
- September 4 at 12 PM
- Positioning
- New range-topping Kia India model above the Seltos
- Powertrains
- 2.2-litre diesel producing around 199hp and 441Nm; 1.6-litre turbo-petrol hybrid producing 226.8hp and 380Nm
- Transmissions
- Eight-speed automatic for the diesel and eCVT for the hybrid
- Drivetrains
- Front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, depending on variant
- Estimated price
- Around Rs 28 lakh to more than Rs 38 lakh
- Key safety features
- 360-degree camera, Level 2 ADAS, hill-hold control, electronic parking brake and ISOFIX mounts
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