Kia to make limousines in Anantapur

January 30, 2019 03:30 pm | Updated November 28, 2021 09:31 am IST - Anantapur

Global automobile major Kia Motors will manufacture limousines along with the proposed electric and other vehicles in the 536-acre facility here. Making these luxury vehicles is one among the plans of the company, according to company sources.

In fact, the 5,115-mm-long and 1,985- mm car variant ‘Kia Carnival Limousine’ is kept on display at the company facility in Andhra Pradesh.

The vehicle is decked up with VIP seats, power sliding door, tailgate, door knock open system and LED panels among others.

Speaking to The Hindu , a top official from Kia said, “We will eventually make these vehicles too in the facility.”

Concept vehicle

As per market sources, Carnival launch in India is long overdue and Kia is expected to lunch the luxury SUV/ limousine sometime in 2020.

The concept vehicle was showcased in the Auto Expo in Greater Noida. However, there was no specific information in this regrd from the company.

The market estimates expect the price range somewhere in the region of Rs. 25 to Rs. 35 lakh and upwards.

The Carnival will also be able to drag a luggage cabin or a mini-caravan weighing up to two tonnes as per an estimate.

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