[motorworks]

I think this is the 7 seat version of the Seltos, just like the Alcazar. If so, I think Kia and Hyundai have missed a point here. They would rather have done a 7 seat MPV to take on the Ertiga rather than another like for like model to the Alcazar.
Reports say that Hyundai is developing an MPV for India, so there is an Ertiga rival coming, but probably Kia could have done things a bit differently. I mean, why have like for like models between Hyundai and Kia across the board, when there are other gaps in their portfolio?

Lastly, when the XUV700 becomes available, the Alcazar itself would be under the threat of monthly numbers.

In my apartment society, some one I know just bought the manual diesel 7 seat Alcazar for around 22-23 lakhs. That’s a lot of money and I’m sure that the XUV700 is a far better car for this kind of money.

[CrAzY dRiVeR]

Originally Posted by motorworks

In my apartment society, some one I know just bought the manual diesel 7 seat Alcazar for around 22-23 lakhs. That’s a lot of money

Some people just like to play it safe when big money is involved.

Heard Alcazar is being preferred by customers who were looking at Creta itself, but like the better road presence of Alcazar. At just 4.5 metres long - Alcazar is also relatively city friendly for a (so-called) 7-seater.

No doubt XUV 7OO is a much, much better vehicle for the price - but these Koreans should get good numbers nevertheless.

[volkman10]

Kia's MPV 'KY' 7 seat MPV spotted in Korea again:






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[volkman10]

Kia KY spy shot shows it is bigger than Seltos, could be the Alcazar twin:







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[Venkatesh]

Kia's upcoming KY MPV spotted testing in Chennai



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[Dead_Pedal]

Spotted the MPV mule today on Mysore Road, Bangalore a few hours back. It was of a darker shade, had the same black clothing on and had an AP red board registration plate. Could easily be confused for an XL6 dimension wise.

[arun1100]

Pics from the Mysore road. Dimensions look good!

[volkman10]

KIA's MPV spied again, gets sunroof:

It will be offered as 6 seater and 7 seater

Likely to slot in a segment between Maruti Suzuki's Ertiga and Toyota's Innova.









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[callmeneo]

So this is going to be an extended Seltos like the Alcazar and not a completely new MPV.

I did wish that they would offer a panaromic sunroof but i guess that is reserved for the Creta for now.

[GreasyCarb55]

Sweet.

Our old 2011 Innova Diesel has been with us for almost over a decade and my parents haven't replaced with the Ertiga/Marazzo because they don't like Mahindra (for some reason) and don't want a Suzuki.

This might be the perfect car for my folks to upgrade to from the Innova and that also means I get to inherit the Innova and mess around with it

[speedmiester]

Found the new KIA MPV on test on my way to Hyderabad.

I followed it for quite a while till the driver took a U turn 5Kms from the KIA Factory.

Few observations:
- Has good presence
- Slightly larger than XL6
- It was the top end variant with sunroof.
- All lights are LEDs including fog and tail lights
- DRLs also function as turn signals and looks good.

Couple of shots from the Dashcam

[Wheels]

Kia has to get below things right to compete with XUV700, Hyundai Alcazar and ever dependable Innova for 20L onroad cost.

1) Safety - GNCAP rating for Adult and Child
2) Stability - Lesser steel thickness played key role to bring down cost in Seltos and made trade-off to price it competitively
3) 1.5L NA or 1.4 Turbo - will be an under powered engine for full occupancy

On the other hand, they may attract buyers with feature loaded lists, gizmos but reiterate that to compete in the race, delight customers by getting the basics right.

Cheers

[volkman10]

Kia'S MPV spotted.

A heavily camouflaged car was spotted in Hyderabad. The car was heavily camouflaged in the rear quarter as well, hinting at it being a 7-seater car. The car had some issues as it was parked by the roadside with the driver inspecting the car. We can see that the wheel-well of the car has come out. The driver can be seen checking the damage caused to the test mule

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[abhishek46]

Originally Posted by volkman10

Kia'S MPV spotted.

It looks more like an SUV, with that Upright Bonnet.

Is it's KIA's take on the Alcazar?

[volkman10]

Kia Carens – Likely To Be For Upcoming Ertiga Rival MPV, trade marked in India.




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