Kia teases new BEV, HEV for India, Expected to be Syros EV and Sorento Hybrid

04 Jul 2026, 11:14 by Sunita · KalingaTV

Kia India has released the teaser of it’s upcoming cars. Kia has hinted that the upcoming could be a pure Electric Vehicle (EV) and another one a Hybrid offering.

The teaser showcases the underpinnings of its upcoming offerings as BEV and HEV.

Reports have suggested that the BEV cpould be a hint for the Syros EV while the HEV could be for the Kia Sorento hybrid.

The Kia Syros EV is expected to be placed under the sub-4m electric category. Kia has already confirmed the sub-4m electric to have a July premiere. The Syros EV is expected to be based on the international-spec Hyundai Inster EV. It is speculated to be offered with 42kWh, 95bhp/147Nm and 49kWh, 113bhp/147Nm battery + motor configurations. The other features expected is a floor pan-mounted battery pack warrants a stiffer setup.

Meanwhile, the Kia Sorento hybrid will likely arrive as a flagship offering. It is rumoured to feature a flatbed bodyshell and could be offered as a seven-seater plug-in hybrid in India. It could be listed as the segment’s most powerful offering with 261bhp/350Nm via a 1.6-litre turbo + EV setup.

It will rival the likes of Skoda Kodiaq, Volkswagen Tayron R-Line, MG Majestor, and the Toyota Fortuner.

Kia teases new BEV, HEV for India, Expected to be Syros EV and Sorento Hybrid

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