Kia India to launch a 7-seater SUV by 2022

TusharK · 27th April 2021, 17:24

According to a media report, Kia is planning to launch a new 7-seater SUV in India by 2022.

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The 7-seater SUV segment has gained a lot of popularity in recent times. Following the launch of the MG Hector Plus, Tata Motors introduced the new Safari while Hyundai has scheduled the launch of its Alcazar next month.

While details of Kia's new model are scarce, it is expected to compete with the aforementioned 7-seater SUVs.

In the meantime, Kia has lined up the updated Seltos and Sonet. Both models will be launched in the first week of next month.

A test mule of what is believed to be the Kia KY 7-seater MPV has also been spotted testing in India. It is expected to be based on the same SP2 platform as the Seltos and Hyundai Creta.

Source: ET Auto

Reinhard · 27th April 2021, 19:02

Well I hope it is some sort of a stretched Seltos (like the Alcazar) and not a 5+2 Sonet! Considering the platform is already used and launched in 7 seater format with the Alcazar, its not rocket science anymore to do the same with the Seltos.

Remarkable how within 1 year - the 7 seater MUV/SUV segment has found a 2nd wind. A couple of years ago, it seemed to have died down in private ownership areas of the market. But no! They are back and how.
(P.S. - I just don't like this new KIA logo. The old one was better IMHO.)

pacman2881 · 27th April 2021, 19:06

Ok so we will have a Kia variant of Alcazar soon

Seltos 7 seater rendered-

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Source:
https://m.indianautosblog.com/kia-se...ndered-p323253

CarLover79 · 27th April 2021, 19:35

If the actual product looks anywhere close to the rendering by SRK Designs, then, it's a winner all the way!

VKumar · 27th April 2021, 21:19

With Alcazar around the corner, I am sure that this is going to be their second masterstroke in form of Seltos with 7 seats.

I feel that Alcazar is going to be a runaway success any way, and Kia has a less polarizing design as compared to the Creta too.

That's quite good, a lot of cross shopping is going to happen between Hyundai Creta, Hyundai Alcazar, Kia Seltos, Kia seltos-7. I am quite convinced that they are here to make an onslaught. If Seltos also gets 7 seats, their portfolio between 12-22 lac may look like:

You like curves? Sir, we have Creta and Alcazar
You like edges? Sir, we have Seltos and Seltos-7
You don't like Hyundai but want Hyundai? Sir, there is our Kia dealership
You have no Kia dealer? Sir, Hyundai for you.
Waiting is high? Sir, try the same product with our sister brand.
Color options are less? Sir, there are more with our sister brand.

Creta and Alcazar are going to have:

Engines:

Engine 1: 1.5l NA petrol
Engine 2: 1.4l Turbo petrol
Engine 3: 2.0l NA petrol
Engine 4: 1.5l Turbo diesel

Gearboxes:

Gearbox 1: CVT
Gearbox 2: DCT
Gearbox 3: TC

Total engine and gearbox options to choose from is an astonishing 8 combinations. When Kia also enters, a person will have to choose from:

More than 15 colors
8 engine and gearbox combinations
2 brands

While we have other manufacturers which have one diesel and one petrol motors (Tata has diesel only), these guys are planning to go all out with such a long list of options. No wonder, they will taste a well deserved success, even with their tin cans

Even if they cannibalize each other, the money still goes to Seoul only!

hridaygandhi · 27th April 2021, 21:35

Kia's (and Hyundai's) philosophy is clear: Ground-up approach, figure out what people want, and then serve it to them on a platter.

Everyone agrees that they have fantastic products, let down only by the poor safety rating.

Miel · 27th April 2021, 22:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by TusharK

According to a media report, Kia is planning to launch a new 7-seater SUV in India by 2022.

Shouldn't we just say: According to a media report, Kia is planning to launch the Kia version of the Hyundai Alcazar in India by 2022.

But, like others have noted, I think a 7-seater stretched Seltos will look better and less polarizing than the Alcazar.

gotoguru · 28th April 2021, 11:57

Generally the 5-seaters which get elongated to 7-seaters are not a great hit in the market. Hopefully Hyundai - Kia would be knowing this and plan their Alcazar and the upcoming Kia 7 seater with distinguishable changes with respect to Creta and Seltos.

troublemaker · 28th April 2021, 12:46

I have high expectations from Kia. The design department will do well for sure.

It would be great if they can stretch it enough and plonk a strong 2L diesel mill to beat the competition- XUV, Safari, Hactor.

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TusharK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Pune Posts: 7,406 Thanked: 65,599 Times	Kia India to launch a 7-seater SUV by 2022 According to a media report, Kia is planning to launch a new 7-seater SUV in India by 2022. The 7-seater SUV segment has gained a lot of popularity in recent times. Following the launch of the MG Hector Plus, Tata Motors introduced the new Safari while Hyundai has scheduled the launch of its Alcazar next month. While details of Kia's new model are scarce, it is expected to compete with the aforementioned 7-seater SUVs. In the meantime, Kia has lined up the updated Seltos and Sonet. Both models will be launched in the first week of next month. A test mule of what is believed to be the Kia KY 7-seater MPV has also been spotted testing in India. It is expected to be based on the same SP2 platform as the Seltos and Hyundai Creta. Source: ET Auto
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Reinhard Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 4,908 Thanked: 18,117 Times View My Garage	Re: Kia India to launch a 7-seater SUV by 2022 Well I hope it is some sort of a stretched Seltos (like the Alcazar) and not a 5+2 Sonet! Considering the platform is already used and launched in 7 seater format with the Alcazar, its not rocket science anymore to do the same with the Seltos. Remarkable how within 1 year - the 7 seater MUV/SUV segment has found a 2nd wind. A couple of years ago, it seemed to have died down in private ownership areas of the market. But no! They are back and how. (P.S. - I just don't like this new KIA logo. The old one was better IMHO.)
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pacman2881 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 418 Thanked: 562 Times	Re: Kia India to launch a 7-seater SUV by 2022 Ok so we will have a Kia variant of Alcazar soon Seltos 7 seater rendered- Source: https://m.indianautosblog.com/kia-se...ndered-p323253 Last edited by pacman2881 : 27th April 2021 at 19:09.
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CarLover79 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Bangalore Posts: 9 Thanked: 21 Times	Re: Kia India to launch a 7-seater SUV by 2022 If the actual product looks anywhere close to the rendering by SRK Designs, then, it's a winner all the way!
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VKumar BANNED Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Dehradun Posts: 948 Thanked: 8,347 Times	Re: Kia India to launch a 7-seater SUV by 2022 With Alcazar around the corner, I am sure that this is going to be their second masterstroke in form of Seltos with 7 seats. I feel that Alcazar is going to be a runaway success any way, and Kia has a less polarizing design as compared to the Creta too. That's quite good, a lot of cross shopping is going to happen between Hyundai Creta, Hyundai Alcazar, Kia Seltos, Kia seltos-7. I am quite convinced that they are here to make an onslaught. If Seltos also gets 7 seats, their portfolio between 12-22 lac may look like: You like curves? Sir, we have Creta and Alcazar You like edges? Sir, we have Seltos and Seltos-7 You don't like Hyundai but want Hyundai? Sir, there is our Kia dealership You have no Kia dealer? Sir, Hyundai for you. Waiting is high? Sir, try the same product with our sister brand. Color options are less? Sir, there are more with our sister brand. Creta and Alcazar are going to have: Engines: Engine 1: 1.5l NA petrol Engine 2: 1.4l Turbo petrol Engine 3: 2.0l NA petrol Engine 4: 1.5l Turbo diesel Gearboxes: Gearbox 1: CVT Gearbox 2: DCT Gearbox 3: TC Total engine and gearbox options to choose from is an astonishing 8 combinations. When Kia also enters, a person will have to choose from: More than 15 colors 8 engine and gearbox combinations 2 brands While we have other manufacturers which have one diesel and one petrol motors (Tata has diesel only), these guys are planning to go all out with such a long list of options. No wonder, they will taste a well deserved success, even with their tin cans Even if they cannibalize each other, the money still goes to Seoul only!
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hridaygandhi BHPian Join Date: May 2020 Location: Navsari-AMD Posts: 94 Thanked: 523 Times	Re: Kia India to launch a 7-seater SUV by 2022 Kia's (and Hyundai's) philosophy is clear: Ground-up approach, figure out what people want, and then serve it to them on a platter. Everyone agrees that they have fantastic products, let down only by the poor safety rating.
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gotoguru BHPian Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Chennai Posts: 66 Thanked: 39 Times	Re: Kia India to launch a 7-seater SUV by 2022 Generally the 5-seaters which get elongated to 7-seaters are not a great hit in the market. Hopefully Hyundai - Kia would be knowing this and plan their Alcazar and the upcoming Kia 7 seater with distinguishable changes with respect to Creta and Seltos.
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troublemaker BHPian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Nutley/Ahmedabad Posts: 253 Thanked: 129 Times View My Garage	I have high expectations from Kia. The design department will do well for sure. It would be great if they can stretch it enough and plonk a strong 2L diesel mill to beat the competition- XUV, Safari, Hactor.
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