Hyundai And Kia To Launch Multiple Hybrid Cars In India By Next Year

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Kia to dominate the hybrid space initially as it is expected to launch three models as early as next year in India

Hyundai and Kia have launched several imported EVs and two locally manufactured EVs over the last few years. Next, the sister brands plan to expand their electrified vehicle portfolio to hybrid models.

1. Kia Carnival Petrol Hybrid

Kia will be the Hyundai Motor Group’s first brand in India to step into hybrids, beginning with a derivative of the Carnival. Earlier this month, GaadiWaadi.com exclusively revealed Kia’s plans to launch the Carnival Hybrid in India this year. We understand the Kia Carnival Hybrid will be the brand’s first partially electrified model in our market.

Like the diesel-powered Carnival, the Carnival Hybrid should be imported as a CBU from South Korea. A 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine comes paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission in the hybrid variant. The petrol engine produces 180 PS (178 hp) and 27 kgf.m (265 Nm) of torque. It is assisted by an electric motor that develops 54 kW (74 hp) and 304 Nm of torque. In South Korea, this setup delivers a fuel economy of up to 14 km/l. Kia will likely launch the Carnival Hybrid in India around October.

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2. Kia MQ4i

MQ4i is the internal name of a new three-row SUV specially adapted for India from Kia’s fourth-generation Sorento (codename: MQ4). The company plans to manufacture this model locally to price it competitively and will offer it with a hybrid powertrain.

While Kia uses the same 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine as the Carnival Hybrid in the Sorento Hybrid, it is said to employ a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine in the Indian model. There’s no word on the output of this engine or the electric motor that will be assisting it. The Kia MQ4i could be launched in Q1 2027.

3. Kia Seltos Hybrid

The Kia Seltos Hybrid is likely to be launched in India after the aforementioned three-row model, and Q2 2027 could be as early as we may see it in showrooms. In South Korea, Kia uses a combination of a 1.6-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine and an electric motor. The petrol engine produces 105 PS (104 hp) and 14.7 kgf.m (144 Nm) of torque, while the electric motor develops 32 kW (43 hp) and 170 Nm of torque.

In India, Kia is likely to use the same 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine-based hybrid system as the MQ4i. This powertrain may deliver a fuel economy of around 25 km/l. The company may launch the Seltos Hybrid in Q2 2027, at a starting price of around INR 17.50 lakh rupees (ex-showroom).

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4. Hyundai Creta Hybrid

Hyundai Creta

The Hyundai Creta is likely transition into its third generation in mid-2027, and with that major update, it will see the addition of a hybrid variant. The first-ever Hyundai Creta Hybrid should come with the same powertrain as the aforementioned India-made Kias. Inspired by the Hyundai Crater Concept, the Hyundai Creta Hybrid could be slightly more affordable than the Kia Seltos Hybrid, costing around 17.20 lakh rupees (ex-showroom) in the base trim.

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