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Kia Sorento Premium Three-Row SUV Launches in Hyderabad
Kia has introduced a new large SUV called the Sorento in Hyderabad.
It has three rows of seats and can carry six or seven people.
The Sorento is Kia’s first hybrid vehicle offered in India.
Buyers can choose between a petrol-hybrid engine and a diesel engine.
The diesel version starts at Rs 27.99 lakh, while the hybrid starts at Rs 29.49 lakh.
The SUV comes in three trims named HTE, HTK and HTX.
It includes features such as driver-assistance technology, parking help and ventilated second-row seats.
Kia hopes the Sorento will strengthen its presence in India’s premium SUV market.
Kia unveiled the Sorento in Hyderabad at an introductory price starting at Rs 27.99 lakh.
The Sorento marks Kia’s entry into India’s premium three-row SUV segment.
It is Kia’s first hybrid offering in India, alongside a diesel variant.
The SUV offers six- or seven-seat configurations across HTE, HTK and HTX trims.
Powertrain options include a 1.6-litre petrol-hybrid and a 2.2-litre diesel engine, with features including Level 2+ ADAS.
- Who
- Kia unveiled its Sorento SUV.
- What
- The company launched the premium three-row SUV in India, with hybrid and diesel powertrains.
- Where
- The launch event was held at the Novotel Convention Centre in Hyderabad.
- When
- The unveiling took place on Saturday; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Why
- Kia is entering India’s premium three-row SUV segment, and the Sorento is its first hybrid offering in India.
Key facts
- Starting price
- Rs 27.99 lakh for the diesel variant
- Hybrid price
- Rs 29.49 lakh for the petrol-hybrid variant
- Seating
- Six- or seven-seat configurations
- Powertrains
- 1.6-litre petrol-hybrid and 2.2-litre diesel
- Trims
- HTE, HTK and HTX
- Hybrid output
- 180 PS and 265Nm from the petrol engine, paired with a 65 PS electric motor
- Diesel output
- 193 PS and 442Nm
- Safety and technology
- Level 2+ ADAS, digital parking assistance, ventilated second-row seats and an AI assistant
Sources
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