India, Jan. 30 -- Kia Motors, the world's eighth largest automaker, today commenced trial production at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Anantapur, in the state of Andhra Pradesh. This important step not only signifies the completed construction of the new 536-acre manufacturing facility, but also marks the arrival of Kia's new flagship car for India, the Kia SP2i - an exciting new SUV based on the Kia SP Concept, first showcased at India's Auto Expo 2018.

The Kia SP2i will bring Kia's exacting standards for quality to the Indian market, as well as the brand's reputation for cool, modern design and cutting-edge in-car technology. Trial production of the SP2i will enable Kia to synchronize and fine-tune the brand's manufacturi...