Of course, Kia also wants to earn money with the increasing electric share: The brand expects the profitability of electric cars to be on a par with existing combustion models by 2025. Adding the internal combustion vehicles, Kia aims to sell 2.92 million units. More than half of these, 880,000 units, are to be purely electric vehicles. vehicles offered exclusively as electric cars, as well as four electric derivatives of existing combustion engines.īy 2030, electric and hybrid vehicles are expected to account for 40 per cent of the brand’s total sales, with an annual sales target of 1.6 million units. At that time, the South Korean company announced their intention to strengthen their electric car range with eleven new models by 2026 – seven E-GMP cars, i.e. Kia had already made similar comments in February on the occasion of the extension of its Plan S strategy until 2030. Knipping told Auto Express that while the E-GMP platform (known to feature 800V technology) will form the basis for many future Kia electric cars, it “will not serve all segments, especially some smaller segments”. The EV4 is expected to debut either in 2022 or early 2023, with sales definitely starting later in 2023. The headlights, the full-width LED taillight bar and the muscular surface are cited as examples.
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According to Auto Express, the design features are also strongly inspired by the EV6. There will also be versions with one motor and 168 kW and two motors and up to 236 kW. The choice would be between 58 and 77.4 kWh for a maximum range of about 500 kilometres. Nevertheless, the EV4 is likely to use the EV6’s battery technology. The mid-sized crossover SUV will have a slightly shorter wheelbase than the EV6 (which has a wheelbase of 2,900 millimetres), which was unveiled in March. As for the timeline, it looks like Kia is likely to launch the large SUV in 2022.Īuto Express gave a more detailed outlook on the designated EV4. The British publication Auto Express reported the upcoming model with reference to Kia’s European product head Sjoerd Knipping.Īfter the EV6, the seven-seat SUV model for the United States will be similar to Hyundai’s Ioniq 7 SUV announced for 2024. While the former will be called EV7 or EV8 and aimed at the US market, the crossover will likely enter the European market as EV4. Meanwhile, the other engine will reportedly be a 1.5-liter turbo-diesel that puts out 115 PS and 250 Nm of torque.Įxcited for its reveal? Kia will officially take the covers off next week on December 16, 2021.Kia plans a new seven-seater e-SUV and a crossover as its second and third electric model based on the E-GMP platform. First is a naturally-aspirated 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine that makes 159 PS with 191 Nm of torque. The 2022 Kia Carnival Is a Crossover With Sliding Doors Because Minivans Are a Hard Sell Like dipping an apple in caramel and nuts, Kias new ride tries its hardest to look like something cooler. But since it will apparently be based on the Hyundai Alcazar, it's rumored to come with two engine options. Powertrain details remain a mystery for the 2022 Carens. Kia has yet to confirm if the Carens will have three rows of seats, however. Kia even mentioned that it will have a 10.25-inch touchscreen at the center of the dash.
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Based on the teaser sketch, it looks like it will have a huge panel stretching across the dashboard. Kia also gave us a quick peek at the Carens' more high-tech cabin. Rounding up the exterior features are stylish alloy wheels and black body cladding.
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Also present is a sporty front bumper that's complemented by what looks to be a large air intake – giving the crossover an unmistakable look.Īside from those, the Carens gets a pair of distinct taillights, an aggressive rear bumper, a floating roofline, and a clear beltline that runs the entire length of the vehicle. It will come with sharp LED daytime running lights, along with what appear to be bumper-mounted LED headlights. It features a bold exterior design courtesy of the brand's new design philosophy called “Opposites United”. Instead of returning as an MPV, the Carens will be returning as a sleek crossover.