KIA has been testing its first hybrid.
KIA conducted the European tests its first hybrid crossover called the Niro.
The first hybrid KIA hybrid even name. The name Niro crossover is not because of the love of Koreans to the famous movie actor Robert De Niro. It is created from a phrase Near Zero (near zero), which emphasizes sustainability and minimal harmful emissions in the atmosphere. And the word hero. That is the hero zero level.
And indeed, the first KIA hybrid crossover was designed from scratch. Especially for him in the KIA developed a new platform with a wheelbase of 2700 mm and a total length 4335 mm. with a Luggage compartment with a volume of 421 liters as the power unit used a new economical petrol 1.6 GDI engine is paired with a new motor and a new 6-speed robotized transmission DCT dual-clutch.
And class membership Niro is not quite normal. Hybrid crossover takes place between KIA Ceed and KIA Sportage. Niro 100 mm below the Sportage and Ceed 65 mm higher. In length, respectively 125 mm shorter and 45 m long.
Kia Niro is a logical continuation of the strategy of the company calculated till 2020 to develop environmentally friendly model range KIA. In 2013, the electric KIA Soul, 2016 KIA Niro hybrid, 2017 Koreans promise to provide a Plug-in hybrid.
Design Kia Niro heavy-duty steel make up 53%, and rear door to reduce weight made of aluminum. In addition, the designers worked with the aerodynamics of the bodywork to reduce air resistance and fuel consumption.
Powertrain KIA Niro consists of two motors – a 1.6-liter 105 HP and electric motor with a capacity of 32 kW. In total, they give Niro a power of about 141 HP and good torque of 265 Nm, which is available too with 1000 Revmin.
