Dramatic new Kia Niro concept premiere at Frankfurt Motor Show

CEBU, Philippines - Based on its product information, “the Kia Niro previews an innovative new powertrain, featuring Kia’s turbocharged 1.6-litre ‘Gamma’ engine, developing 160 ps through a seven-speed, dual-clutch transmission. While the engine drives the front wheels, an electric-hybrid system powered from regenerative braking delivers up to 45 ps (33 kW) to the rear wheels – when road conditions require extra grip.”

Further, “Niro is born out of Kia’s determination to seek new compact car options for urban drivers, and has been created with European tastes and expectations very much in mind. The car was designed at Kia’s Frankfurt design studio – less than a kilometre away from the IAA – under the direction of Gregory Guillaume, Chief Designer Europe.”

KIA is represented by the Gateway Motors Group in Cebu. You can visit KIA Showroom located at Gorordo Avenue and SM City-Cebu in Cebu City, Mandaue City and Talisay City.

Dramatic new urban B-segment concept vehicle, the Kia Niro, makes its world premiere at the 65th Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) in Frankfurt. (FREEMAN)