Kia showcases concept SUV made just for India

February 07, 2018 13:13

South Korean automaker Kia Motors today unveiled its SP Concept, an SUV designed and developed for the Indian market, at the Auto Expo in Greater Noida. It will be the first product to go on sale in the country in the second half of next year.

"The SP Concept SUV has been designed and developed for the Indian market," Kia Motors Corporation President and CEO Han-Koo Park said here at the Auto Expo.

He said the SP Concept SUV will be the first of the products to be rolled out from the company's plant in Andhra Pradesh, where it has invested USD 1 billion. The plant will have a capacity of 3 lakh units annually.

Between 2019 and 2021, Kia plans to introduce more products and have a diverse portfolio in India, ranging from hatchbacks to SUVs, he said.

The company will also introduce an India-exclusive compact electric vehicle, Park said, without disclosing details.

The company is showcasing 16 products from its global portfolio at the expo.

"The SP Concept provides a glimpse of what's in store for motoring enthusiasts once Kia kicks off retail sales in India in the second half of 2019," the company said.

The vehicle has been inspired by Indian heritage and driven by advanced technology, it added.

Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com.

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