Kia hints at interior design of all-new mid SUV

Cabin characterized by broad, sweeping shapes and sophisticated technical details

Aimed at young –at-heart, tech-savvy buyers looking for a bold design statement

High-tech features include 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment and Sound Mood Lighting

Kia Motors revealed the interior images of its new mid-SUV for India. Due to be revealed this summer, the mid- SUV’s interior makes a bold design statement.

Trimmed in high-quality materials throughout, the expansive shapes and technical forms of the cabin create a youthful and luxurious vibe. With chic design details, such as metallic highlights in the air vents and a broad, sweeping dashboard, the cabin also maintains a focus on technology, creating a modern ambience to appeal to young-at-heart, tech-savvy buyers. The grab-bar on the passenger side of the center console adds a sporty feel.

The dashboard centers on a new 10.25-inch touchscreen navigation system providing seamless access to a range of features. The tactile, user-friendly center console beneath allows certain features – such as ventilation and air conditioning – to be adjusted easily and safely on-the-move. Kia’s Sound Mood Lighting technology can alter the cabin’s ambient lighting to suit occupants’ preferences, creating a high level of personalized driving experience.

Byung Chul Juh, Head of Kia Styling at Kia Motors Corporation, comments: “We have focused on designing a cabin unlike any other in the mid-SUV segment, with a greater sense of depth and richness to the design. Our newest model will offer greater pleasure and satisfaction to our customers, with a premium-quality interior that benefits from sophisticated design details.”

Kia Motors is all set to launch the mid-SUV, which possesses the space and capabilities of a traditional SUV in a compact package,in the second half of 2019. The car’s trial production commenced on 29th January 2019 and will be manufactured at Kia’s state-of-the-art facility in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh.