The new Kia Niro will make its European debut on 1st March at the 86th Geneva Motor Show 2016. The Niro, a new low-emission hybrid crossover, is the development of the first application of the specific platform for ecological vehicles Kia. The Niro retain the practicality and attractiveness of a large crossover with great fuel economy of its advanced powertrain. Developed from the outset as a hybrid vehicle, its modern and attractive design will help you stand out from rival hybrids more conservative style.
The new platform Niro has developed independently of the other existing models of Kia, is provided with a series of environmental technologies and the next generation of propulsion systems. The powertrain consists of a 1.6 GDI (gasoline direct injection), a lithium ion polymer and a 32 kW electric motor and a gearbox six-speed double clutch. Although still in development, Kia engineers aim to CO2 emissions of 89 g / km. Michael Cole, Chief Operations Manager Kia Motors Europe, commented, “The Kia Niro offer customers an attractive combination of practicality of a crossover, the great design and modern characteristic of Kia and efficiency of a propulsion system hybrid. The Niro fills a gap in the market for a crossover with low emissions and will appeal to a wide group of European customers, “Cole added:”. The European hybrid sales have more than doubled in the past five years and forecasts estimate about 700,000 sales in Europe in 2020. the Kia Niro allow satisfy this growing demand for alternatively powered vehicles and help us meet our 2020 target of reducing fleet consumption by 25% compared to the values of 2014. ”
As a new addition to the brand models, and unprecedented in the Kia range, the Niro presents a whole new way. The style of the vehicle have led the Kia design centers in California (USA) and Namyang (Korea). It is distinguished by the charm of the functionality and aesthetics of a compact crossover, with a refined bodywork and aerodynamics subtly sculpted surfaces. With a streamlined silhouette inspired by a crossover, gentle relief surfaces and refined, modern lines, the Niro is instantly recognizable as a Kia. This new model brings the latest evolution of the grid characteristic “tiger-nose” Kia and other characteristics of the mark, as the pillar width C, and other key own design.
profile of a compact SUV, the Niro known for its soft and refined proportions, while its relatively wide plant inspires stability and a low center of gravity. With a relatively long hood, short overhangs, high light clusters and rising shoulder line, the presence of crossover Athletic Niro is a step forward compared to other hybrid models currently on the market. Silhouette Niro descends slightly towards the rear and ends in a subtle roof spoiler, high pilots and a protruding bumper. Combined with robust wheel arches, the design moves a great visual volume to the rear three quarters.
Designed primarily to achieve high aerodynamic efficiency, Niro body reaches a Cx coefficient of just 0.29 Cd, It is making it more aerodynamic than most hybrid rivals. Its relatively long wheelbase (2,700 mm) and short overhangs front and rear (870 and 785 mm, respectively) make it possible for occupants enjoy generous interior space. The Kia Niro occupies a new space within the range of the brand in terms of size. It measures 4,355 mm long, 1,800 mm wide and 1,535 mm high; therefore, it is smaller than the new Kia Sportage and ground is greater than a cee’d hatchback. For Europe, the Kia Niro will be available with seven colors and a choice of wheels from 16 to 18 inches.
Kia has designed the new interior Niro to give the impression of space and modernity, with a broad dashboard defined and horizontal lines. The Niro follows the latest Kia models offer quality materials and soft touch around inside. A clear lines running through the passenger compartment separate different areas of the dashboard with instrumentation and HMI (human-machine interface) located in the same horizontal plane. Under this plan there is a column controls the controls for heating, ventilation and selectors for the key driver assistance systems are. The horizontal arrangement of the instrument panel emphasizes the width of the interior and creates a sense of spaciousness in sight, while the ergonomic center console is slightly angled towards the driver. The Kia Niro will within a single tone, either black or dark gray well, with cloth upholstery, mixed or full skin.
In developing the Kia Niro HEV, the efforts of design teams they have focused mainly on obtaining a leading consumer economy in the compact crossover segment. The Kia Niro combines its sleek design and great fuel economy, with a target of 89 g / km of CO2 (combined cycle based on internal measurements Kia). The Niro is designed within a specific development process for a hybrid model. The car will get its impressive emissions and consumption values by a hybrid propulsion system reduced in size. Kappa engine combines gasoline direct injection GDI Kia, with 1.6 liters of displacement, 105 hp and 147 Nm of torque, with a lithium-ion polymer / lithium ions of 1.56 kWh and a motor power of 32 kW. The combined power of the system, 141 hp, is transmitted to the road through modern gearbox six-speed dual-clutch (6DCT) high performance, with maximum torque of 264 Nm available in first gear for powerful acceleration from standstill.
the new engine is the first combination of Atkinson cycle, cooled gas recirculation (EGR), gasoline direct injection (GDI) and a long piston stroke with a narrow diameter cylinders to maximize the thermal efficiency. Emissions and efficiency are also improved by the recovery system exhaust heat, which accelerates the heating phase motor that drives the refrigerant to a heat exchanger in the exhaust system. The gearbox is the latest version of Kia 6DCT based on the same architecture as the efficient 7DCT Kia, developed internally for the recently upgraded Kia cee’d. The 6DCT box has been redesigned specifically for application in advanced propulsion system Niro, provides a more direct and immediate response, more fun than traditional drive (CVT) driving. The 6DCT Niro box can shift gears automatically, while most enthusiastic drivers can move the lever for them to select the manual mode and manually change Sports.
Kia has developed a new integrated electrical machine gearbox (Transmission-Mounted Electric Device TMED) for the DCT box work better within the hybrid powertrain. The TMED allows the full power of the heat engine and electric is transmitted in parallel to the gearbox, with a minimum energy loss. This differs from the divided power systems, in which part of the power of the heat engine is transmitted through the electric motor, which produces energy loss by typical conversion based on a continuous drive CVT systems. Applying the new TMED also enables the hybrid system uses the battery power directly at high speed, improving the throttle response. The lithium-ion and lithium polymer 1.6 kWh is the lightest and efficient Kia has used so far, with 50% more energy density and 13% more energy efficient batteries of the main rivals. With a weight of only 33 kg and an advanced power relay, battery Niro can regenerate electric power during deceleration.
The Kia Niro will be available with the new support system for efficient driving (Eco -Driving Assistant System Eco-DAS), which combines two technologies to preserve and restore power in all driving situations. The guide for the feed control inertia (Coasting Guide Control CGC) and predictive control efficiency (Predictive Energy Control PEC) are linked to the navigation system Niro and allow the car anticipate the road configuration to reduce energy use, manage more efficiently recover or locate areas where additional electricity to recharge the batteries. Kia system is the first in the industry that monitors and adjusts to road going up and coming down.
The Niro has developed independently of other Kia models with platform elements significantly redesigned with respect to the existing models. This platform is adapted to all specific hybrid technologies Niro, while its overall program development and evaluation ensures that provides customers ride comfort, driving pleasure and stability you expect from a model of Kia. The Kia Niro is equipped with an independent MacPherson strut front suspension adjusted to provide the best steering feel in the center, immediate steering movements and stability at high speed reactions. The Niro also has an independent rear suspension, multi-link type with two lower arms. The result is a comfortable ride in all conditions with each wheel independently able to absorb bumps or falls, while ensuring high stability and agility with a contact patch on the largest tire cornering than traditional suspension , common among many models in the compact segment and hybrid crossover.
torsion beam has been paid special attention to brake feel. Applying lessons learned through the development of two generations of Optima Hybrid and Soul EV all-electric propulsion, Kia engineers have designed the regenerative braking system of Niro to be uniformly combined with the hydraulic friction brakes. Consequently, deceleration feels more consistently and linear than in other hybrids. The Niro also includes the latest electronic systems driving aids such as Kia Vehicle Stability Management and stability control ESC, which provide stability, traction and safety in all conditions.
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