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The sub-4-meter SUV category has emerged as a lucrative market segment, drawing significant attention from both consumers and manufacturers alike. Representing a more compact alternative within this segment, vehicles like the Tata Punch and Hyundai Exter have gained notable traction, reflecting the evolving preferences of buyers.
Kia India has been testing the Clavis on global soil for a while now. Recent spy shots also revealed test mules of the model which continues to undergo public road tests. Now, Kia has registered a new trademark, and this could be for the India-spec Clavis.
The upcoming Kia EV3 SUV, the Korean brand’s entry-level born EV, will debut globally on May 23. Kia has confirmed this development and released some teaser images of the production-spec EV3. The EV3 was shown as a concept last year, and the snapshots confirm that the production car would closely mirror that concept. The vehicle will feature boxy, angular lines reminiscent of the flagship EV9 that sits atop Kia’s growing range of bespoke EVs; its wheels will be pushed towards the corners to extend the wheelbase and maximise interior space.
Kia is gearing up to unveil its first-ever pickup truck, the Hilux rivalling Tasman that will see a global debut in the coming months. Ahead of its full reveal, Kia has teased the Tasman, wrapped in a unique camouflage developed in collaboration with New Zealand-based artist Richard Boyd-Dunlop, inspired by Australia’s diverse landscapes.
Kia Clavis test mules have been spied on road tests multiple times in recent months. It will be Kia’s most affordable SUV for India and is expected to be launched later this year. But that’s not all. Now, an EV version of Clavis has also been spotted in South Korea. It is apparent that Kia is planning a major onslaught to challenge the supremacy of Tata Punch.
Kia Clavis test mules have been spied on road tests multiple times in recent months. It will be positioned between Sonet and Seltos and is expected to be launched later this year. But that’s not all. Now, an EV version of Clavis has also been spotted in South Korea. It is apparent that Kia is planning a major onslaught to challenge the supremacy of Tata EV offerings in India.
Kia’s upcoming compact SUV, which is said to slot between the Sonet sub-four-metre SUV and the Seltos midsize SUV, has been spied testing in India again. The new spy images from Hyderabad confirm a number of features and design details that will be available with the SUV.
Kia started its India journey with the Seltos. Today, the company has extended its portfolio beyond Seltos to include Sonet, Carens, Carnival and EV6. Kia has quickly established itself as one of the leading mainstream manufacturers. The next vehicle to launch in India is a compact SUV codenamed AY, which is rumoured to be launched with the name Clavis.