The Korean carmaker is leaving no stone unturned to make the first impression that will last an entire lifetime. Auto Expo 2018 will be the first time Kia will be doing a public showing in Indian market. They will start to sell from 2019 and will be displaying their array of models from international line-up. The spotlight will be on SUV concept that will not be a small SUV but instead a larger SUV that will be a competition to Hundayi Creta. It's a precursor to the Indian version set to come in 2019.

In addition to SUV concept Kia is going to display multiple models from its international array. Kia Picanto can bear a resemblance to Hundayi Grand i10 and is available with a 67hp and95Nm, 1.0l petrol engine in international markets. In the order we have Kia Rio which can be seen as a competition to Maruti Baleno and Honda Jazz. Kia would have to trim it down to 4m if it decides to bring it to India. A 1.2l petrol engine with 84hp and 122Nm of torque is sure to turn a few heads.

The model sold as Forte in US market, Kia's Cerato sedan is a rival to Hyundai Elantra, Skoda Octavia and Honda Civic. It comes with a 1.6l engine that's tuned to produce 130hp and 157Nm torque and has six speed automatic gearbox. Kia Optima is a smart looking large sedan with a well-specced cabin to match.It is a direct rival to Toyota Camry, Skoda Superb and Honad Accord. It comes as a 2l petrol engine that produces 143hp and 204Nm torque and has six speed automatic transmission gearbox.

Kia will also be showcasing Kia Sportage, Kia Sorento and Kia Niro. The company officials have confirmed that the sporty singer sedan won't be coming to India but is likely to be displayed at the Auto Expo 2018. The company has made public its plans to start its India innings with a compact sedan, but this model will not be shown at the Auto Expo 2018.