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It will share the Hyundai Carlino Concept’s platform

Kia has big plans for India; they are setting up a new plant near Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh, actively seeking partners to set up their sales and service network in India and chalking out their lineup for the country to help them hit the ground running. The latest reports suggest that the first product that Kia will offer in India will be a made-for-India sub 4-metre SUV. This is expected to be based on the Hyundai Carlino Concept, which was showcased during the 2016 Auto Expo. Kia may use the same 1.0-litre turbocharged engine that will power the Carlino's production version. The development of the SUV was confirmed by Peter Schreyer, President and Chief Development Officer of Kia Motors, on the sidelines of the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show to an Indian automotive publication. It is common for Kia and Hyundai to share platforms, though the cars built on them are quite different in philosophy. Kia cannot use newer platforms, like the one used for the Kona/Stonic, as they will not be eligible for the sub 4-metre excise duty benefits given by the Government of India. The new compact-SUV is set to go up against competition like the current segment leader, the... read more »

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