Kia Niro

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Kia Niro
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Overview
Manufacturer Kia Motors
Production 2016–
Model years 2017–
Body and chassis
Class Subcompact crossover SUV
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Related Hyundai Ioniq
Powertrain
Engine 1.6 L Kappa III I4 (103 hp)
Electric motor Electric motor (43 hp)
Transmission 6-speed dual-clutch
Dimensions
Wheelbase 106.3 in (2,700.0 mm)

The Kia Niro is a hybrid subcompact crossover SUV manufactured by Kia Motors since 2016.

Development

2013 concept

The Kia Niro concept debuted at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show. The car, designed almost entirely by Peter Schreyer at Kia's Frankfurt studio, is a sporty 3-door subcompact crossover with butterfly doors that open into the roof panel.[1] The front wheels are powered by the 1.6-liter Gamma inline-4 producing 160 hp mated with a 7-speed rotary-shifted[2] dual-clutch transmission, while a 45-hp electric hybrid system powers the rear wheels when driving in rougher road conditions.[3]

KX-3 concept

The Kia KX-3 concept followed at the 2014 Guangzhou Auto Show. Inspired by the earlier Niro concept, it has grown larger in size into a compact SUV, measuring 167.71 inches (4,260 mm) long and 69.48 inches (1,765 mm) wide. A turbocharged 1.6-liter engine delivers power to all four wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.[4]

Production version

The 2017 Kia Niro was unveiled at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show. A subcompact "hybrid utility vehicle" positioned below the Kia Sportage, the Niro uses an all-new hybrid powertrain producing altogether 146 hp, and is expected to return a fuel economy of 50 miles per US gallon (4.7 L/100 km) thanks to its usage of lightweight materials such as high-strength steel and aluminum.[5] The exterior design, described as "un-hybrid" by Kia,[6] is more conventional compared to those of other hybrid cars, due to Kia's belief that a hybrid vehicle does not have to sacrifice attractive design for fuel efficiency, according to Kia Motors America vice president Orth Hedrick.[7] A plug-in version will be offered later on as well.[8]

References

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External links

Kia Motors, a division of Hyundai Motor Group, North American road car timeline, 1994–present
Type 1990s 2000s 2010s
4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Subcompact Rio Rio Rio
Compact car Sephia Sephia Soul Soul
Spectra Spectra Forte Forte
Mid-size car Optima/Magentis Optima/Magentis Optima Optima
Full-size car Amanti Cadenza
K900
Subcompact SUV Niro
Compact SUV Sportage Sportage Sportage Sportage
Mid-size SUV Sorento Sorento Sorento
Borrego*
Compact MPV Rondo* Rondo*
Minivan Sedona Sedona Sedona
* only available in Canada since 2010.
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