Kia evaluating Stonic, Grand Carnival for India

Kia Motors is good to go to dispatch its items in India in 2019. The organization influenced its India to make a big appearance at the Auto Expo prior this year. As detailed, the made-for-India SP Concept-based SUV will be the principal offering for India, trailed by Kia's own adaptation of the up and coming sub-four-meter Hyundai Carlino SUV, which is expected one year from now. The new minimized SUV will be an immediate opponent to the Ford EcoSport, the Tata Nexon and the Maruti Vitara Brezza. 

While the Kia SP Concept saw a future SUV to match the Creta in our market, the organization additionally exhibited different models at the expo to check the enthusiasm of the Indian group of onlookers and plan its future item hostile. As indicated by sources from the organization, it was watched that the Stonic hybrid and the Carnival MPV were the models that created the most intrigue. Thus the organization is said to assess the two items for India. 

The Kia Stonic is a sister model to the prominent Hyundai Kona hybrid sold abroad. Kia is additionally assessing the Stonic stage for India, as, as indicated by sources, it could be utilized for different bodystyles later on. 

The hybrid games a solid hood with Kia's new 'tiger nose' grille, flanked by precise headlights that get daytime running LEDs. The energetic look is additionally improved by a swooping roofline, huge composites and flared wheel curves. 

The Stonic is offered with an extensive variety of motors globally, including a 84hp, 1.2-liter oil, a 1.0-liter 120hp turbo oil and a 110hp 1.6-liter diesel unit. The motor line-up for the Stonic is the same as that of the Hyundai Kona. Gearbox alternatives incorporate five and six-speed manuals, and in addition a seven-speed double grip programmed. The hybrid is accessible as a front-wheel drive as it were. 

Globally, the Stonic highlights premium quality insides when contrasted with also estimated models Kia is relied upon to keep up a similar quality levels for the India-spec models too. Highlight shrewd, it is stacked with gear like atmosphere control, a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment, and a six-speaker music framework. 

Kia is additionally assessing the Grand Carnival premium MPV for India. Otherwise called the Sedona in the North American market, the Grand Carnival is a five-entryway MPV with an open lodge that is accessible in a seven-, eight-or a special eleven-situate design. The MPV is 5,115mm long, 1,985mm wide and 1,755mm tallness, which makes it longer and more extensive than the Innova Crysta (L: 4,735mm, W: 1,830mm, H:1,795mm). The Grand Carnival likewise gets control sliding entryways for the second column, which will be one of a kind in this fragment in India. Power originates from a 200hp, 2.2-liter diesel motor mated to a six-speed programmed gearbox. Highlights incorporate a double sunroof, three-zone AC, numerous USB charging focuses, front and drapery airbags, and raise cross-activity caution. 

The Kia Grand Carnival with an eleven-situate arrangement will be one of a kind for the Indian market and could be an appealing for the traveler vehicle section. On the off chance that Kia brings the Grand Carnival to India, anticipate that it will be situated somewhat over the famous Toyota Innova Crysta.