The segment of urban crossovers is really growing. He became the founder of the Nissan Juke , which slowly began to be dominated by competition. The French duo of Renault Captur and Peugeot 2008 will be joined in a few years by the Volkswagen Taigun and the new Kia Niro , whose concept we will see in Frankfurt.
The design of the model is the responsibility of Gregory Guillaumo , the brand's European chief designer, who also happens to be based in Frankfurt . Guillaumo and his team tried to give Niru a strong and dynamic face . And, judging by the photos, it worked. At first glance, the high ground clearance in combination with twenty-inch wheels, "tiger mask", dark Nightfall paint and details in yellow-green and silver color catches the eye.
When entering the interior , you will notice the upward opening door , the interior itself then offers a combination of 2+2 seats . The front seats are made of one piece and thus represent a kind of bench for two, the back is more suitable for children. A large trunk area is important for Kia. Most of the interior functions are controlled via the touch screen on the center console.
The drive is provided by a turbocharged 16-liter T-GDI engine with an output of 160 hp, which is assisted by an electric motor with an output of 45 hp. While the internal combustion engine drives the wheels of the front axle via a dual-clutch seven-speed automatic, the electric motor, powered by energy obtained by recuperation during deceleration, drives the wheels of the rear axle (if needed).
The dimensions of the Niro place it alongside classic competing crossovers in the B segment – length 4185 mm, width 1850 mm and height 1558 mm. The wheelbase is 2590 mm long.
Source: Kia
