Kia has not only evolved when designing its models. He has also done it to present them and you only have to see how he has proceeded with some of his latest news. Almost without realizing it, he has gone from giving a press conference and announcing all its details to doing so on a deferred basis. To explain it, it suffices to recall the debut of the new Sportage or, most recently, the Niro. Don't you know where we're going? Well, now we explain it to you.
A few months ago the Korean firm presented to the public the design that looks the new installment of the Kia Niro. This event took place in his native country and they limited themselves to explaining the influences from which the creative team has drawn to shape it. There was no data on his technique until now, they return in a second offensive. And be careful, there will be more, because they only explain some details. Therefore, take note and wait, that there will be more deliveries...
For now the Kia Niro confirms the data of the HEV version but the PHEV and electric are still missing...
Therefore, as we already talked about its design, now It's time to focus on what it touches: the technique of the Kia Niro. First of all, indicate that its dimensions grow. now reach 4,42 meters in length, 1,82 meters wide and a height of 1,54 meters. For its part, the distance between axis grows 2 centimeters to reach those of 2,72 meters. Therefore, it is 6,5 centimeters longer, 2 centimeters wider and 1 centimeter higher.
As a result of this growth, the Kia Niro offers a more generous interior. Besides, the trunk capacity is older then reaches 451 liters. To do this, the engineers have located the 12-volt battery and the hybrid system battery under the rear seats. This technical variation, however, does not carry over to the HEV powertrain, which is the one that Kia has released for now. Yes, because it is the same as her predecessor...
That is, it keeps the 1.6 GDi Smartstream thermal block atmospheric that gives 105 CV of power and 144 Nm of maximum torque. To help you, you have a electric drive permanent magnet synchronous 32 kW (43,52 hp). The management of both is entrusted to a revised dual-clutch automatic transmission with 6 6DCT relationships. All this, to offer a final power output of 141 hp.
However, although it does not seem to bring news, it does include one. Its about "green zone" driving mode. According to Kia, the new Niro can memorize the low-emission zones in order to circulate only using electricity. Also, following the browser can do it by itself. All this completed by the energy regeneration system that helps to recover the battery from the electrical system during decelerations.
What else should we expect from the new Niro?
According to Kia in its press release, the new Niro is available in nine colors main to dress your body. There are, in contrast, six shades for the "C" pillar, three for the roof and others for the interior. Regarding its endowment, it will be structured in various finishes shared with the entire range. That is why they have decided to let some time pass to announce the plug-in hybrid PHEV facts and one hundred percent electric BEV.
If everything goes according to plan, its sale will start later this month in South Korea. For the global markets, we still have to wait longer, but it will take place before the summer. It will be then when, we suppose, that they will launch a new official press release with all the missing data... Patience...
Source - Kia
