Kia SUVs and MPVs this Diwali, starting Rs 8 lakh with sunroof, up to 22 kmpl

Kia has rolled out several options across budgets for those planning to buy a new car this festive season. Starting at around Rs 8 lakh, the lineup offers a premium look, sunroof and mileage of up to 22 km per litre.

The Kia Sonet is a compact and sporty SUV with an ex-showroom price ranging from around Rs 8 lakh to Rs 15.75 lakh. A muscular tiger-nose grille, sleek crown jewel LED headlights and connected LED tail lamps give it an aggressive look. Inside, it gets premium leatherette seats, a 10.25-inch dual screen, a Bose sound system, ventilated front seats, an electric sunroof and Level-1 ADAS. It comes with three engine options: a 1.2 litre naturally aspirated petrol (83 PS), a 1.0 litre turbo-petrol (120 PS) and a 1.5 litre CRDi diesel (116 PS), paired with manual, iMT and DCT or torque converter gearbox options. Mileage ranges from 18 to 24 km per litre. Safety features include 6 airbags as standard, electronic stability control, vehicle stability management, a tyre pressure monitoring system and a 360 degree camera.

The Kia Syros is a boxy, futuristic-looking SUV priced from around Rs 8.42 lakh to Rs 15.82 lakh. A long stance, cubical LED headlights and flush door handles set it apart. The cabin feels lounge-like with a panoramic sunroof, reclining rear seats, a twin-screen digital display, ambient lighting and wireless charging. Engine options include a 1.0 litre turbo-petrol (118 bhp) and a 1.5 litre turbo-diesel (114 bhp), with 6-speed manual, automatic and 7-speed DCT options. Mileage is around 17 to 22 km per litre. Safety features include 6 airbags, hill-assist control, disc brakes on all four wheels, front and rear parking sensors and Level-2 ADAS.

The Kia Seltos, the most popular in the mid-size SUV segment, is priced from Rs 10.90 lakh to Rs 20.45 lakh. Star-map LED DRLs, a large front grille and 18-inch crystal-cut alloy wheels give it a bold look. Inside, it features a dual-pane panoramic sunroof, a 10.25-inch dual full-HD screen, dual-zone climate control, an 8-way powered driver seat and an 8-speaker Bose audio setup. Engine options are a 1.5 litre petrol (115 PS), a 1.5 litre turbo-petrol (160 PS) and a 1.5 litre diesel (116 PS), with manual, IVT, DCT and torque converter gearbox options. Real-world mileage is between 17 and 21 km per litre. Safety features include 17 safety features along with Level-2 ADAS, a 360 degree surround view monitor, 6 airbags, an emergency stop signal and a high-strength steel chassis.

For family travel, the Kia Carens is a 3-row MPV, or RV, priced between around Rs 10.55 lakh and Rs 19.95 lakh. Its design is bolder and more aerodynamic than a typical MPV, closer to an SUV, with star-map DRLs and an aero-style bumper. Inside, it offers 6 and 7-seater layouts, one-touch electric tumble seats, a 10.25-inch touchscreen, ventilated front seats, rear door sunshade curtains and a skylight sunroof. Engine options include a 1.5 litre Smartstream petrol (115 PS), a 1.5 litre turbo-petrol (160 PS) and a 1.5 litre CRDi diesel (116 PS), with manual, iMT and DCT or automatic gearbox options. Mileage ranges from 16 to 21 km per litre. Safety features include 6 airbags as standard, disc brakes on all four wheels, ESC, a rear view camera and a tyre pressure monitoring system.