As per some media reports, Kia will be showcasing 3-4 models at the 2018 Auto Expo. The South Korean automaker has already announced its plans to enter the Indian market in the next couple of years. The company is also setting up a production facility in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh.
The models that will be showcased at the auto expo will likely include a compact SUV and sedan, which are expected to make it into production in 2019. Moreover, speculations suggest that Kia might also showcase some models in the higher price range, so that customers don’t treat it as a low-cost car brand.
Kia has already announced an investment of US$ 1.1 billion in India, which will be used for setting up its manufacturing facility. The automaker is currently aiming to start local production in the second half of 2019. Once the entire production plant is set up, it will have an annual capacity of 3 lakh units.
Kia will be operating as a separate automaker in India. As a result, production, sales and service will be independent of its sister concern brand – Hyundai.