Fourteen electric cars on the list by 2027, sell 1.2 million units with zero emissions from 2030 and total connectivity from 2025. This will be the future of Kia, ready to grow in volumes reaching 4 million vehicles sold per year by the end of the decade of which over 2 million electrified. The Korean brand, owned by the Hyundai group, is growing strongly thanks to an offer that focuses on innovation and style as in the case of the new Niro. Increased in size compared to the previous generation, the renewed crossover will arrive at the dealership in June exclusively in combination with full hybrid, plug-in hybrid and 100% electric engines. Completely revised in design, now in line with the Opposites United stylistic course, it introduces new stylistic features starting from the front where the latest evolution of the Tiger Face already seen on Sportage stands out. Increased in size compared to the past, now equal to 4,420 mm in length, 1,825 mm in width and 1,570 mm in height, it has interiors that can comfortably accommodate the whole family.
The driving position has been developed around the driver. Two 10.25-inch screens show vehicle and navigation information, while the various infotainment and heating functions are controlled via a multimodal touch display. Among the novelties on board, the great attention to sustainability stands out: the headlining is made with recycled wallpaper, the door panels are customized with paint free of volatile organic compounds and the vegan leather seat covers contain Tencel, a biological fabric obtained from eucalyptus fibers.
Moving on to the load capacity, you get to 495 liters by adding the 475 liters of luggage compartment and another 20 additional liters. The Adas equipment also completes, with a package that ensures the second level (According to SAE table) advanced in terms of autonomous driving.
On the engine front, the 1.6 Gdi four-cylinder is available, combined with the new automatic double-clutch transmission, in a full hybrid version with a total of 141 horsepower and a total 183 hp plug-in with almost 60 km of autonomy with zero emissions. To complete the offer, the 204 horsepower electric version with 64.8 kWh battery and a range of 463 km (Wltp).
Lithium-ion power supply also for the EV9 concept, expected in the final version in 2023. Built on the e-gmp modular platform, the same used by the Kia EV6, the new zero-emission suv shows a design with a strong “wow” effect. Almost 5 meters long and with a cabin up to 7 seats, it will most likely be powered by a 105 kWh battery pack capable of guaranteeing a real range of more than 500 km.