Kia India and MG Motor India are ready to expand their product portfolio in the next 2-3 years. In order to tap the growing UV (Utility Vehicle) segment, both automakers will introduce a range of new SUVs and MPVs including electric vehicles. Here’s a brief on the upcoming Kia and MG cars.
Upcoming Kia SUVs//MPVs
Kia Compact MPV
Kia e-Niro
Kia Made-In-India EV
The South Korean automaker has started testing its upcoming compact MPV in the country. The model is reported to share its platform, design elements, features and engines with the Seltos SUV. The latest spy images reveal that the Kia compact MPV (codenamed – Kia KY) will come with the panoramic sunroof along with the signature grille, shaper headlamps, bigger alloys and newly designed tailgate. It could also be offered with the ADAS (advanced driver assistance system).
If reports are to be believed, Kia might introduce its first electric car (Kia EV6) in India sometime next year, followed by a Made-in-India EV in 2024. The former will come with the 39.2kWh battery pack with a 136bhp electric motor and 64kWh battery with a 204bhp electric motor options. It will deliver range of 289km and 455km respectively. Kia’s Made-in-India electric car will target the mass segment and come with small capacity battery packs.
Upcoming MG SUVs/MPVs
MG G10 MPV
MG 360M MPV
MG Subcompact SUV
The British carmaker showcased the MG 360M and MG G10 MPVs at the 2019 Delhi Auto Expo. While the former will be placed against the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, the latter will take on the Kia Carnival. The MG G10 is likely to be offered with the 218bhp, 2.0L twin-turbo diesel engine that does duty in the Gloster SUV. Based on the China-spec Maxus G10, the MPV is bigger and more spacious than the Carnival.
The MG 360M MPV is essentially the re-badged version of the Baojun 360 measuring 4615mm in length, 1735mm in width and 1660mm in height. For power, the MPV might use the 103bhp, 1.5L petrol engine paired to a CVT automatic gearbox. MG Motor India will also foray into the highly competitive sub-4 meter SUV segment with a new model in coming years. One must note that there is no official word on launch timelines of the upcoming MG SUVs and MPVs.
