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Kia targets an electrified India line-up with strong hybrids by 2029

Kia plans two strong-hybrid launches in India by 2029, naming the Sonet and Carens Clavis as the first candidates, alongside a locally developed B-segment electric SUV.

Hybrid target year
2029
Models named
Sonet and Carens Clavis

What Happened

Kia's India plan names the Sonet and Carens Clavis for strong-hybrid powertrains by 2029. The company has not yet disclosed the exact system specifications or launch sequence.

The brand also has a locally made B-segment electric SUV in its India plan, adding a battery-electric model to the hybrid roadmap.

Why this matters

Kia's India plan now spans hybrid and electric powertrains rather than betting on a single route through the next phase of emissions and demand changes.

Terms in This Story

EV
Electric vehicle, a vehicle powered fully or partly by electricity.
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