Kia Niro Concept (2013)

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Kia Niro Concept

A B-segment crossover hybrid study with butterfly doors

Designed largely by Peter Schreyer at Kia's Frankfurt studio and shown at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Niro Concept was a sporty three-door B-segment crossover with butterfly doors. A 1.6-litre Gamma four drove the front wheels while a 45 hp electric motor drove the rears on rougher roads, through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

Key facts

  • Engine: 1.6 L Gamma I4, 160 hp
  • Electric motor: 45 hp (rear axle)
  • Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch
  • Length: 4,185 mm
  • Doors: Butterfly
  • Seating: 2+2

Production

  • Status: Reached production
  • Niro Concept eventually informed the production Kia Niro hybrid crossover launched in 2016.
  • Revealed at 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show

Source: Wikipedia

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