New Kia Clavis SUV Spotted Testing in India for the First Time
Kia’s next blockbuster in the Indian market is going to be the Clavis. It has been spotted testing in South Korea, and now for the first time, the SUV has been spotted testing in India. For context, Kia plans to position the Clavis between the Sonet and Seltos in its product lineup. In today’s article, let’s talk about the new Kia Clavis.
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Spy shots
It is the first time the Kia Clavis has been spotted testing in India. The car looks identical to the one spotted in South Korea. At the front, we can see the vertical DRLs and inside them, we have the headlamp setup. In the side profile and rear profile we can see the tall boy design that resembles the Soul, which Kia sells outside India. Overall, the Clavis looks like an Exter rival, but Kia wants to position it above the Sonet.
New Kia Clavis – Other known details
To position it above the Sonet, Kia is going to load it with features it offers on the Seltos. It is expected to come with features like a 360-degree camera, panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, 12 parking sensors (6 in front & 6 at the rear) and flush door handles. Still, the Clavis will be sub-4m, and people looking for a bigger car can opt for the Seltos.
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Specifications
The Clavis is expected to come with a plethora of powertrain options. According to media reports, the Clavis could become Kia’s first hybrid car in India. It is also expected to come with a 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine similar to the Sonet. Diesel remains a possibility, but a lot of that depends on the emission norms. Lastly, an EV option is also expected to come with a claimed range of 450km.
New Kia Clavis – Launch
The Clavis is expected to be unveiled by the end of 2024 or sometime next year. Kia is first expected to launch the petrol/diesel version followed by the EV version a few months later. It remains to be seen if Kia launches the hybrid with the ICE options or later. Pricing-wise, the Clavis is expected to start from Rs 14 lakh and go to Rs 26 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).
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