| Battery & Range | - Not applicable: diesel ICE, no traction battery
| - Hybrid SUV, no official pure-EV range disclosed
- Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Motor Power & Drivetrain | - 2.2L CRDi turbo‑diesel engine, automatic transmission
- 4WD drivetrain with selectable drive modes
| - 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 approx. 2,900 mm (Thailand brochure, India-spec reference)[3]
- Ground clearance approx. 196 mm (Thailand brochure, India-spec reference)[3]
| - 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 | - Overall length: Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/03/2026)
- Overall width: Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/03/2026)
- Overall height: Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/03/2026)
- Seating: 7/8‑seater three‑row SUV
| - 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 | - Power tailgate with height adjustment
- Boot volume figures: Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/03/2026)
- Split‑folding rear seats for extended cargo
| - 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 | - Premium leather upholstery with three‑row seating
- Ventilated and heated front seats
- Multi‑zone automatic climate control
- Electric adjustment for front seats
- Rear sunshades for second‑row comfort
| - 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 | - Large central touchscreen infotainment system
- Apple CarPlay / Android Auto support
- Digital instrument cluster for driver information
- Smart key with push‑button start
- Surround view or multiple camera parking aids
| - 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 | - Multiple airbags including side and curtain
- ABS with EBD and stability control systems
- Hill‑start assist and downhill brake control
- Advanced driver assistance features: Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/03/2026)
| - 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 | - Bold parametric grille with LED headlamps
- Distinctive vertical LED DRLs
- Machine‑cut alloy wheels, large diameter SUV stance
- Roof rails and chrome exterior accents
| - 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 | - Officially imported and sold by Laxmi Hyundai
- Listed price MRP effective 12 March 2026
- Single GLS 4WD AT diesel variant currently on price list
- Import volumes: Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/03/2026)
| - 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 | - Positioned as flagship Hyundai SUV in Nepal
- High MRP targets premium full‑size SUV segment
- Value depends on desire for luxury and size
| - 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 | - Luxurious, feature‑rich three‑row cabin
- 4WD capability for varied Nepali terrain
- Strong diesel engine suited for highway cruising
- Flagship image enhances brand prestige
| - 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 high on‑road price limits accessibility
- Large size may be difficult in tight city streets
- Fuel economy likely lower than smaller SUVs
- Detailed specs and ADAS not clearly marketed
| - 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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