The Kia KY is expected to lock horns with the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga and Mahindra Marazzo.

The Kia KY 7-seater MPV has been spotted testing in India for the first time.

The KY is expected to be based on the same SP2 platform as the Seltos and Hyundai Creta. It is likely to join Kia's product portfolio in India sometime next year.

This test mule seen in these images looks identical to the one spotted in South Korea a few days back. The MPV has LED daytime running lights and dual-tone alloy wheels. The car also appears to be equipped with rear disc brakes.

The KY will be offered with 3-rows of seats in either 6 or 7-seat layout. While it's still unconfirmed, the Kia KY could be offered with 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engines.

In India, the Kia KY is expected to lock horns with the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, Mahindra Marazzo and the Toyota Innova Crysta.

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The Kia KY could be based on the same SP2 platform as the Seltos.

Having launched the Sonet crossover, Kia now plans to introduce a mid-size MPV in the Indian market. While the new model (codenamed: KY) is expected to debut sometime in 2022, the first spy images of the MPV have already surfaced online.

A prototype believed to be of the Kia KY was recently spotted in South Korea. The car has a typical MPV profile with an elongated rear section. The LED daytime running lights look similar to those on the Kia Sonet and it appears to have L-shaped tail lights. On the inside, the KY MPV is expected to come with 7-seats in a 3-row configuration.

The Kia KY could be based on the same SP2 platform as the Kia Seltos and the Hyundai Creta. While details of the Kia KY are scarce, the MPV could be offered with 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engines.

In India, the Kia KY is expected to compete with the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, Mahindra Marazzo and Toyota Innova.

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The MPV will have large side windows with a low window line and sliding rear doors.

Hyundai has released the teaser images of its upcoming MPV - the Staria.

The Staria gets a wide rectangular grille with LED headlamps on either side, above which is a LED light bar running the width of the car. The MPV will have large side windows with a low window line, sliding rear doors, and vertical tail lights.

On the inside, there's no centre console. It gets a floating touchscreen head unit and ambient lighting. The second row gets captain seats with leg rests.

Hyundai has not revealed the powertrain options for the Staria.

There are two main projects that are currently running under the Toyota-Suzuki partnership.

We have received new information on Toyota and Maruti Suzuki's future products. There are two main projects that are currently running under the Toyota-Suzuki partnership. These include a small car and an MPV.

A Toyota small car (codenamed: 560B) is said to be in the works. It is expected to be launched by the end of 2021 or early 2022. More details on this car are awaited, but it could be the compact battery electric vehicle (BEV) that has been in the news since 2019.

The second car that is presently under development is an MPV that could be positioned between the Ertiga and Innova. It is believed to be an all-new model and won't be a mere badge engineering job. The new MPV will probably be launched in the second quarter of 2022.

In the meantime, Maruti Suzuki is gearing up to launch the next generation Celerio in India. Test mules have already been spotted on the streets and the car appears to be larger than the current model.

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The Kia KY is expected to compete with the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, Mahindra Marazzo and Toyota Innova.

According to a leaked document, Kia's upcoming MPV for India has been codenamed KY. It is expected to be launched around January 2022.

As per the document, Kia aims to sell 50,000 units of the MPV every year in India. The company is also aiming to export 26,000 units of the same annually.

The Kia KY could be based on the same SP2 platform as the Kia Seltos and the Hyundai Creta. It could be offered with petrol and diesel powertrain options, including the familiar 1.5-litre petrol and diesel units from the Seltos.

In India, the Kia KY is expected to compete with the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, Mahindra Marazzo and Toyota Innova.

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The new MPV is expected to be about the size of the Mahindra Marazzo.

According to a media report, Kia plans to launch a mid-size MPV in the Indian market in early 2022.

The report states that the new model will be positioned between the Maruti Ertiga and Toyota Innova. In terms of its size, the MPV is likely to be similar to the Mahindra Marazzo and will have 7 seats. The exterior styling is expected to be in-line with the brand's latest design philosophy.

The MPV is likely to be offered with a similar list of features as the Seltos, including cruise control, ambient lighting, touchscreen infotainment with smartphone connectivity, sunroof, ventilated front seats, 360-degree camera, blind spot monitor, heads-up display, air-purifier, among others.

It has been reported that the new mid-size MPV will get petrol and diesel powertrain options. While the exact details are still unknown, the car could be offered with the familiar 1.5-litre petrol and diesel units from the Seltos.

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Ford's Innova Crysta rivaling MPV to get the 2.2L mHawk diesel engine.

Ford is developing an MPV to compete with the Toyota Innova Crysta. It will share its underpinnings with the Mahindra Marazzo. It has now been reported that instead of the 1.5-litre diesel engine, Ford's MPV will get a 2.2-litre unit.

The said engine is the same mHawk 2.2-litre diesel engine that was introduced in the new Mahindra Thar. It puts out 130 BHP and 320 Nm and comes paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission. The same engine is expected to be offered in the next generation XUV500 and Scorpio.

While the Ford MPV will be based on the Marazzo platform, it is unlikely to be merely a badge re-engineering exercise. Reports suggest that the car will feature completely different bodywork and styling. It will have a unique interior with multiple seating options and will come equipped with the Ford Sync infotainment system.

As part of the joint venture, the two carmakers are jointly developing new models including a new B-segment SUV. Ford's version of the next generation XUV500 is also on cards.

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According to a media report, Maruti Suzuki could launch the Toyota Raize-based mid-size SUV in the Indian market in early 2022.

Maruti's mid-size SUV will be based on the Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA) - a low-cost version of the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA). The Raize-based SUV could be powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine with a mild-hybrid system and it could be mated with either a manual or automatic gearbox. However, there has been no official word regarding this yet. It is expected to be pitted against the likes of the Hyundai Creta.

Maruti and Toyota are said to be co-developing two models based on the DNGA platform.

In addition to the mid-size SUV, Maruti has also lined-up two new models for the Indian market. These include the Jimny and a C-segment MPV. A 5-door version of the Suzuki Jimny is also said to be destined for India and could be launched in 2021. The Jimny could be sold through Maruti's Nexa retail channel.

The carmaker is also said to be developing a 7-seater MPV that is expected to arrive by 2023. Codenamed B560, the new model could be positioned between the Ertiga and Toyota Innova. It could get sliding rear doors.

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Tata is expected to begin work on an Ertiga and Marazzo-rivalling MPV after the launch of the Hornbill SUV.

The MPV could be based on the ALFA platform might be offered in two flexible seating configurations. It is likely to be powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged diesel engine from the Nexon which produces 108 BHP & 260 Nm. There are no details of a petrol engine option for the MPV.

The vehicle is expected to be launched in 2022 and testing could begin after the festive season.

Tata is also working on two sedans - the Peregrin and the Goshaq.

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Hyundai's upcoming compact MPV has been spotted testing in South Korea.

The camouflaged test mule appears to have a low grille. The main headlamp clusters appear to be positioned lower down, while the LED daytime running lights are on top. At the rear, the car appears to have a pair of LED tail lights. The car also has slim ORVMs, blacked-out B-pillars, roof rails and dual-tone alloy wheels.

Hyundai's new MPV is likely to make its debut in the Indonesian market, where it could compete with the Suzuki Ertiga.

At present, Hyundai hasn't revealed any plans to launch the MPV in India.

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