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Fire Risk Prompts Kia Niro Hybrid and PHEV Recall

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The Kia Niro Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid are being recalled for an issue that could cause fires in the engine compartment. Dealers will inspect the hydraulic clutch actuator and replace it, along with the fuse, if the defect is present. Kia’s corporate sibling, Hyundai, wasn’t far behind, recalling 1,452,101 vehicles last year.&

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Kia starts pilot of last-mile delivery service in Singapore for future electric PBV business

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Kia Corporation has begun to lay the groundwork for its innovative Purpose-Built Vehicle (PBV) business, partnering with cold chain startup ‘S.lab Asia Inc.’ to break into Singapore’s last-mile delivery market.

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2024 Kia Sonet Facelift fuel efficiency figures revealed

Baua Electric

By: Paarth Khatri | Updated on: 06 Jan 2024, 13:53 PM 2024 Kia Sonet facelift will come with three engine options. Kia has unveiled the 2024 Sonet in the Indian market. Kia India is all-set to launch the 2024 Sonet facelift in the Indian market. 2024 Kia Sonet will be offered with three engine options – a 1.2-litre

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Interview: Jenny Chang, Kia Seltos Product Manager

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Seltos — the Gateway to Kia. Kia pulled the sheet off the updated 2024 Seltos at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show. A big change for Kia’s entry-level model. CFR : What is the importance of the Seltos to Kia? Kia : The Seltos is extremely important as it serves as a gateway vehicle to our brand.

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2024 Kia Sonet vs Tata Nexon: Variant-wise prices compared

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 15 Jan 2024, 09:56 AM The latest Kia Sonet starts at an introductory price of ₹ 8 lakh but has as many as 19 variants on offer. Kia Sonet is tasked with challenging a long list of rivals in the sub-compact SUV segment. For one, both models come with both petrol and diesel engine options.

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Kia unveils new Niro compact electric SUV

Electric Vehicles India

Kia unveils new Niro compact electric SUV. Kia a South Korean automaker has unveiled its next-generation Niro compact fully-electric SUV. The automaker had teased the Kia Niro and displayed it at the Seoul Mobility Show on November 25. Kia Niro may also have separate controls for climate settings. Kia EV9 electric SUV .

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

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But with the 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) we obliterated the “official” number in our real world driving. liter gasoline engine and a AC synchronous permanent magnet motor producing a total system 139 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque, mated to a smooth shifting 6-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT). You had me at 46 MPG.

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