Top 3 Upcoming Kia SUVs By 2027: Kia has already become a strong name in the SUV market, but the coming years are going to prove to be even bigger for this brand. The company is going to rapidly expand its SUV line-up, focusing on all three of these powertrains from ICE to hybrid and electric. Kia’s three big SUVs are coming to the Indian market over the next two years, the new generation Kia Seltos, futuristic Kia Syros EV, and the premium three-row hybrid SUV Kia Sorento.
The purpose of these three models is to further strengthen Kia’s grip in every segment. So let’s know what is special in these upcoming SUVs and why they are exciting for Indian buyers.
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New-Gen Kia Seltos
The global debut of the new Seltos is scheduled on 10 December 2025, while its launch in India will take place in early 2026. The first glimpse may not have been found, but it is clear from media reports and spy shots that this new Seltos is already going to be bigger, wider and more premium. Its design is built by inspiration from the global model Telluride, which will make its road presence feel even more dominating.
• 1.5-litre NA petrol (115 bhp)
• 1.5-litre turbo petrol (160 bhp)
• 1.5-litre diesel (116 bhp)
The new 7-speed automatic gearbox, replacing 6-speed automatic with Kia diesel variant, can also introduce, which will improve both fuel efficiency and drive smoothness. Most notably, Seltos’s hybrid version will also be included in the line-up in 2027, giving it the option of hybrid for the first time in segment.
The purpose of these three models is to further strengthen Kia’s grip in every segment. So let’s know what is special in these upcoming SUVs and why they are exciting for Indian buyers.
Kia Syros EV
Kia Syros EV is going to become the brand’s second mass-market electric SUV in the Indian market. Its launch is expected in the first half of 2026. Syros EV will be known for its sharp, boxy and upright stance, and will adopt the same styling language that is seen in global EV SUVs nowadays.
Spy images also see charging port on its front right fender, suggesting that it will come with EV-specific elements. Talking about Powertrain, hopefully Syros EV can get two battery packs added from Hyundai Inster EV.
It can come with both 42 kWh and 49 kWh battery options front-wheel drive system. This combination will give perfect balance for urban buyers so that its range will also be good and handling easy.
Interior can also see EV-focused design language, which will include minimalistic layout, dual screens and more connection features. Syros EV compact-to-mid size electric SUV can create a new benchmark in category.
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Kia Sorento Hybrid
Kia Sorento will be the brand’s first hybrid SUV to appear in the Indian market in 2027. It will be positated above Seltos, ie in a three-row SUV category. This will create perfect option for buyers who also want luxury features with hybrid efficiency in the premium SUV.
The Global model comes with Sorento 1.6-litre turbo petrol-hybrid and 1.6-litre plug-in hybrid setups, but Kia in India-spec version is planning to deliver a hybridized 1.5-litre petrol engine that is part of the Indian market. Will offer better balance. Design and cabin layout will be the same as global Sorento, thereby retaining its premium identity.