Kia SP2i To Get Head-up Display, Confirmed By Spy Shot

by Vivaan Khatri | 29/05/2019
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It seems that Kia Motor will be available with a pop-up head-up display unit from Kia Soul when it launches in the Indian subcompact

Kia SP2i will be the first shot of the South Korean manufacturer at the India market. To make this model a competitive offer, Kia Motor will bring in various segment-leading features and some of which might be segment-first. From the latest spy images, the Kia SP2i is seen with the head-up display. It is likely that this feature will make it to the production version of the upcoming sub-compact SUV.

The head-up display featured on the Kia SP2i seems to be identical to 2020 Kia Soul's unit. The transparent display screen will pop up after the HUD button on the dashboard is activated. Apart from the state-of-art head-up display, according to the recent official sketch teaser, the Kia SP2i will come with a huge 10.25-inch floating touchscreen system which is loaded with various connectivity features like satellite navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, embedded SIM. The interior of the Kia SPi is also equipped with large information display, multi-colour mood lighting and wireless charging.

Also read - Kia SP2i Interior Sketches Revealed, Gets 10.25-inch Touchscreen

kia sp2i interior dashboard head up display spy picture

Kia SP2i will be well-equipped with 10.25-inch touchscreen, HUD, wireless charging and more.

Exteriorly, the Kia SP2i will closely follow the design of the SP Signature Concept, the near-production version of the original SP concept which was introduced at the Auto Expo 2018. As revealed by the multiple spy shots, the new subcompact SUV by Kia will get the Tiger Nose radiator grille and 3D detailing LED headlight, and wraparound taillights.

Kia SP2i employs the updated version of Hyundai Creta’s platform which could accommodate even the bigger seven-seater vehicles. About the powertrain, the Kia SP2i will be powered by either the 1.5-litre petrol unit or a 1.5-litre turbocharged diesel mill. These engines will be mated to a 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic units.

kia sp2i exterior side profile

Kia Motors might expend SP2i’s line-up with a seven-seater or even a performance version

It is speculated that the Kia might work on developing a performance version of the Kia SP2i. The performance-oriented SP2i is likely to get the 140 PS 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine with 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. For better performance, Kia might equip this version with stiff suspension setting along with other sporty exterior details including red black callipers, new bumper and wheels.

Kia SP2i is due to launch on June 20. The price is expected to range from Rs 10 to 11 lakh. This subcompact SUV will compete with Hyundai Creta, Tata Harrier and the newly-launched MG Hector.

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