[arpanjha]

Originally Posted by RoadTrippin

Genuine curiosity, why is there a lack of EV hatchbacks in India? Wouldn't that be the best market? City commuters needing a low cost ride? Reduces the need for huge range and a dependency on an external charging network.

The Nexon & the Tigor is indeed aiming to that group. Let us seriously hope in short term we have a Hyundai hatch around the Tigor price range or below.

[Chrome6Boy]

Originally Posted by hortons15

An i20-like EV even if it has lower range would be killer for city commuting. I too wonder why this segment is dead.

Many people waited in vain for the Altroz EV after its unveil in Jan 2020. For whatever reason Tata thought it would be a good idea to unveil it at the Auto Expo then decided to completely put a moritorium on that project.

[Venkatesh]

The Kia EV6 crossover will make its India debut in the first half of May 2022. Kia EV6 will come to India as a CBU and expected to be priced above Rs. 50 lakh.



Source

[ADI7YAK]

First visuals of Kia EV6 in India. Seems like a fully loaded 77kWh battery variant with 320bhp and AWD.





Credits : Automobili Ardent.

[guru_max]

Kia EV6/Hyundai ioniq both seem to be a runaway success in Europe and NA. If Hyundai decides to go the CKD route as reported, i guess the ioniq 5 will still be well over 30 lakhs. They need a India specific EV to compete with Tata.

[nishithrao95]

Originally Posted by ADI7YAK

First visuals of Kia EV6 in India. Seems like a fully loaded 77kWh battery variant with 320bhp and AWD.

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Credits : Automobili Ardent.

This actually sounded interesting.
P.S: I clicked these pictures
The car just zoomed away when the driver noticed I was quickly clicking pictures.(Obviously)

[CEF_Beasts]

Kia EV6 bookings opening on 26th May, 2022.

[XRoader_001]

Kia Ev6 bookings open 26th May the electric crossover will come to India via the Completely Built Unit (CBU) route and will be positioned above Rs. 50 lakh, possibly in a single, fully-loaded trim, dual e-AWD system paired to a 77.4 kWh battery, offered on the GT Line, more details in the link below.

https://www.carandbike.com/news/kia-...26-2904852/amp

[peepo]

Originally Posted by XRoader_001

will be positioned above Rs. 50 lakh

I really hoped that this would breathe back life into sub 50 lac segment and replace the 330i as value enthusiast car proposition.

[iliketurtles]

A lot would depend on its price, but I wouldn't write it off at close to 50 lakhs. If I read right, this should be about 320 BHP, AWD, doing 0-60 MPH in about 4.5 seconds. That's mighty impressive, even if the range (of about 300-ish KMS when you're on it) is nothing to write home about. The 330i won't be even remotely close to this performance wise (not much else can from this segment, let's be honest). The 340i will best it, but that's about 20 lakhs more. It's an interesting proposition for sure. Can't wait to see this space heat up.

Here's Car and Driver's review of (what I think is) the version that's coming to India.

[sri_tesla]

Apparently, Kia only plans to sell 100 units of EV6 in India. Looks like Kia is just using this as a marketing tool just like Hyundai did with Kona EV.

https://auto.economictimes.indiatime...ay-26/90974227

This is the issue with most of the traditional brand EV roadmaps. They just want to sell ICEs as long as possible. Hyundai and Kia have had BEVs in their lineup for many years, but they choose to limit their production. Despite having multiple 3 major battery companies from Korea with which they can partner to rapidly increase the EV production, they just don't bother.Any company that does not bring their global EV models at least in CKD form is just doing the brand building and marketing exercise.

Luckily, the companies like Tata are developing multiple models for the Indian market and also ramping up production capcities.

[Venkatesh]

Kia announces its entry into India’s EV market; to bring EV6 to India in a limited quantity.

Press Release

New Delhi, 21 April 2022: Kia India, the fastest-growing carmaker in the country, announces its entry into the Indian EV market with EV6. The first BEV from Kia, the EV6, is globally acclaimed for its design, quality, and features and was first unveiled globally in March 2021. The vehicle is built on Kia’s new dedicated EV platform E-GMP and is pegged to offer premium mobility solutions to its customers. The most hi-tech Kia ever made, the EV6 is a true game-changer, designed from the ground up to make electric mobility fun, convenient, and accessible. It combines a highly impressive real-world driving range, ultra-fast charging capabilities, and a spacious, high-tech interior. The brand will only be bringing limited units of the car and bookings of the vehicle will commence on May 26, 2022, followed by its launch soon after.

The EV6 will be an exclusive offering from Kia India and only available in limited quantities in 2022. With the vehicle, the company doesn’t just want to target the EV customers but intends to reach out to every potential premium car customer. The EV6 is Kia’s most celebrated EV globally and redefines the boundaries of electric mobility. Recently, the car won the prestigious European Car of the Year 2022.

[Venkatesh]

Originally Posted by Venkatesh

Kia announces its entry into India’s EV market; to bring EV6 to India in a limited quantity.

Kia to launch EV6 this August allocation limited to just 100 units for 2022.

Kia EV6 to be offered in top-spec AWD guise in India
Huge global demand and microchip shortage curtails supply to India.
will come with a launch price of Rs 55 lakh-60 lakh

This initial lot of EV6s may just about be sufficient till the end of the year, especially since the car won’t be sold pan-India, but only through a single dealer in each of the five metro cities.

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[padmrajravi]

The limited allocation could be to just test the waters. I am hoping that Kia will be quick to understand the market feedback and allocate more units. The performance on this one is on par with the BMW M series. So if the on-road price is comparable to the normal 3 series top-end, that 100 units will get sold out in no time.

[Venkatesh]

Kia India has officially teased the EV6, company's first Electric offering for the Indian market.

Bookings commence on 26th May.

https://youtu.be/6W-TyNPpkAY