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A couple of new concepts from Kia at the North American Auto Show, both interesting. First up is a teaser for the all-new Niro, what Kia is referring to as an HUV" or Hybrid Utility Vehicle.Obviously the words sporty" and versatile" are used to describe the vehicle - pretty much standard vocabulary these days - and the design is supposed to be sleek and aerodynamic". Albeit as sleek and aerodynamic as an HUV can be, when it"s shaped like a swanky brick.More interestingly, the Niro is aiming for sub 90g/km C02 efficiency, thanks to a new, downsized petrol-electric hybrid powertrain, and will be the first car on Kia"s new dedicated eco-car platform. We"ll see the final version at the Chicago Auto Show in February 2016.Not half-hidden by moody lighting is Kia"s Telluride Concept, a full-sized, seven seat SUV. With more than a hint of Volvo XC90 in the bluff lines, the Telluride has three rows of seats, big, solid styling and potentially sits in an as-yet untapped - for Kia, at least - luxury SUV niche.
Date written: 12 Jan 2016
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ID: 1691
A couple of new concepts from Kia at the North American Auto Show, both interesting. First up is a teaser for the all-new Niro, what Kia is referring to as an HUV" or Hybrid Utility Vehicle.Obviously the words sporty" and versatile" are used to describe the vehicle - pretty much standard vocabulary these days - and the design is supposed to be sleek and aerodynamic". Albeit as sleek and aerodynamic as an HUV can be, when it"s shaped like a swanky brick.More interestingly, the Niro is aiming for sub 90g/km C02 efficiency, thanks to a new, downsized petrol-electric hybrid powertrain, and will be the first car on Kia"s new dedicated eco-car platform. We"ll see the final version at the Chicago Auto Show in February 2016.Not half-hidden by moody lighting is Kia"s Telluride Concept, a full-sized, seven seat SUV. With more than a hint of Volvo XC90 in the bluff lines, the Telluride has three rows of seats, big, solid styling and potentially sits in an as-yet untapped - for Kia, at least - luxury SUV niche.
Date written: 12 Jan 2016
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 1691
