Kia SP Concept SUV Might Get BS4 Engines For Competitive Pricing
The Kia SP concept-based vehicle is likely to be named – Kia Trazor.
Kia Motors will enter our market with the production-ready version of the SP concept SUV that was first previewed at the 2018 Auto Expo. Scheduled to launch in August 2019, the Kia SP concept-based vehicle is likely to be christened – Kia Trazor. Though, its official name is yet to be announced. The carmaker hasn’t yet revealed engine and feature details of the SUV.
According to a fresh media report, Kia’s first SUV could be launched with the BS4 engines for achieving the competitive pricing. Since the upgrading the diesel engine to BS6-compliant will include high cost, it will increase price of the vehicle as well. Therefore, the company initially introduce the SUV with BS4, 1.5L petrol and diesel powertrain options. Read – Kia SP Based To Offer Best-In-Class Features
Kia SP Concept Picture Gallery
The BS6-ready engines could be introduced at a later stage. Just so you know, the new BS6 emission norms will be enforced in India from April, 2020. The price difference between the petrol and diesel cars is currently Rs 1 lakh, which is estimated to further increase by over Rs 1.5 lakh. Reports suggest that the Kia SP based SUV will be priced between Rs 10 lakh – Rs 16 lakh (ex-showroom). Read – Kia Carnival To Challenge Toyota Innova Crysta In India
Besides Kia Motors, MG Motor (SAIC owned brand) will also start its Indian innings with an all-new SUV – the MG Hector. Unlike Kia’s first SUV, the Hector will get the BSVI-ready 1.5L and 2.0L turbocharged diesel engines generating power worth 162bhp and 170bhp respectively. While the MG Hector will go up against the Jeep Compass, Hyundai Tucson and Tata Harrier, the Kia SP will take on the Hyundai Creta, Renault Duster and Nissan Kicks.
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