| Battery & Range | - 66.5 kWh battery; WLTP range 430–475 km (nepaldrives.com).
| - Hybrid SUV, no official pure-EV range disclosed
- Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Motor Power & Drivetrain | - 150 kW / 204 PS motor, 250 Nm torque (nepaldrives.com).
- Front-wheel drive layout (techlekh.com).
| - 1.6L turbo-petrol hybrid powertrain producing 236 hp
- Described as eco-hybrid SUV for Nepal roads
- Not disclosed officially for torque and drivetrain layout (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Wheelbase & Ground Clearance | - Wheelbase: 2692 mm (techlekh.com).
- Ground clearance: 170 mm (techlekh.com).
| - Wheelbase not disclosed officially for Nepal-spec (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Ground clearance not disclosed officially for Nepal-spec (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Dimensions | - 4554 x 1845 x 1560 mm (techlekh.com).
| - Marketed as a "True 7-Seater SUV" sized for families
- Exact length, width, height not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Cargo | - Boot space: 525 liters; expands to 1400 liters (techlekh.com).
| - Emphasis on utility and space for luggage and families
- Exact boot capacity in liters not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Comfort & Interior | - 5-seat cabin layout (techlekh.com).
- M Sport package standard on Nepal price listing (techlekh.com).
| - Premium, tech-loaded cabin highlighted by Kia Nepal
- Seats designed to pamper passengers, focus on comfort
- Meromoto praises comfortable 7-seat interior for long drives
- Specific seat material and features not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Infotainment & Convenience | - 11 kW AC charging takes about 6.5 hours (techlekh.com).
- 130 kW DC fast charging reaches 10–80% in 29 minutes (techlekh.com).
| - Described as "premium tech-loaded" but screen size not disclosed
- Meromoto mentions modern features enhancing driving pleasure
- Wireless connectivity and navigation not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Safety | - ABS, CBC, DBC, and drive-off assistance listed (techlekh.com).
| - Positioned as safe family SUV; detailed safety list not disclosed
- Airbag count and ADAS features not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Design & Exterior | - Brooklyn Grey color mentioned for Nepal launch (nepaldrives.com).
- 19-inch 245/45 R19 tires listed (techlekh.com).
| - Bold EV9-inspired exterior design claimed by Kia Nepal
- Styled as elegant yet rugged 7-seater SUV
- Specific wheel size, lighting tech not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Sales & Imports | - Official Nepal price: NPR 1,79,96,000 (nepaldrives.com).
- Distributed in Nepal by Laxmi Premium Motors, BMW’s exclusive authorized distributor (nepaldrives.com).
| - Introduced in Nepal as eco-friendly hybrid SUV by Kia Nepal
- Meromoto notes it as new premium 7-seater offering
- Exact import volumes and monthly sales not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Value for Money Verdict | - High-priced premium EV, but strong range and BMW badge appeal (nepaldrives.com).
| - Priced around NPR 1.9 crore on-road in Nepal
- Meromoto calls it a beast blending elegance and utility
- Positioned as premium, tech-loaded family SUV
- No official fuel-efficiency figures for value assessment (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Pros | - Long WLTP range for a compact luxury EV (nepaldrives.com).
- Fast DC charging supports road-trip usability (techlekh.com).
- Practical cargo volume for the class (techlekh.com).
| - True 7-seater configuration for large families
- Premium, tech-loaded cabin with comfort focus
- Eco-hybrid powertrain with strong performance
- Meromoto highlights blend of elegance and raw utility
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| Cons | - Very expensive in Nepal versus mainstream EVs (nepaldrives.com).
- Front-wheel drive may disappoint performance-focused buyers (techlekh.com).
- Single reported color/article coverage suggests limited local choice (nepaldrives.com).
| - High on-road price around NPR 1.9 crore
- Detailed specs limited; many figures not disclosed
- Hybrid, not full EV; no pure-electric range
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