Overview

• Heavily disguised test mules were photographed on Indian roads, revealing a more upright profile, vertical LED DRLs, a reshaped grille, and redesigned bumpers.
• Reports anticipate a major cabin overhaul with a reworked dashboard and centre console, with some outlets speculating about a dual 12.3-inch panoramic display setup borrowed from the Syros.
• Outlets expect Kia to retain the 1.5-litre petrol, turbo-petrol, and diesel engines at launch, with a self-charging hybrid option likely to follow later.
• An AWD hybrid variant is rumored for select markets, though none of these powertrain details have been confirmed by Kia.
• Timelines conflict between an expected November 2025 debut and a 2026 global reveal and launch, and Kia has not announced official dates.