The production version of the Kia SP SUV concept was recently caught on camera during its test rounds in South Korea. The carmaker had confirmed that its first product in India will be a compact SUV based on the SP concept, which was previewed at the 2018 Auto Expo. Though the name of the SUV hasn’t been yet announced yet, it is reported to be christened Kia Tusker (based on the number of votes).
Kia SP (Tusker) will be manufactured at the carmaker’s Anantapur plant in Andhra Pradesh. Scheduled to launch in 2019, the first Kia SUV will be stacked up against the Hyundai Creta and Renault Captur/Duster. Price of the vehicle is likely to fall in the range of Rs 11 lakh – Rs 17 lakh (ex-showroom).
Kia SP-based SUV Spy Pictures
Peter Schreyer, Chief Design Officer of Kia Motors Corporation had confirmed that the production version of the SUV will stay very close to its concept. Based on a modified version of the Hyundai Creta’s platform, the Kia SUV will feature the brand’s signature tiger-nose grille, projector headlamps, muscular wheel arches, larger window line with slowly rising baseline and large wide taillamps. The Kia SP concept based SUV will be a 5-seater, which is expected to be loaded with several comfort goodies and safety fitments. Read: Kia SP SUV – 5 Things You Need To Know
Kia SP Concept Picture Gallery
Under the hood, the Kia SP (Kia Tusker) is likely to house an all-new 1.5-litre diesel engine that will meet the upcoming BSVI emission norms. The oil burner makes power worth 115bhp against 250Nm of torque. Reports suggest that Kia will also introduce an all-new 1.5-litre petrol engine that will be compatible to a hybrid drivetrain from 2023 onwards. The SUV will come with both manual and automatic transmission options.
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