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Kia introduces new mild hybrid powertrain, 7-speed DCT

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Kia’s 48V mild hybrid system uses a lead-carbon battery. Kia revealed a new mild hybrid powertrain as well as its new 7-speed DCT at the Geneva Motor Show. The mild hybrid powertrain will be available on new diesel and gasoline production cars from Kia in the near future. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) 7-speed DCT.

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New Gen 3 Ceed first Kia sold in Europe to offer level-two autonomy Lane Following Assist technology; new Kappa turbo, U3 diesel

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Kia Motors revealed the new Ceed ahead of its world debut at the 2018 Geneva International Motor Show. The system uses external sensors to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front, operating between 0 and 130 km/h (81 mph). —Michael Cole, Chief Operating Officer for Kia Motors Europe.

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Kia E-Niro electric car review

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The Kia e-Niro 64 kWh is a practical, family-friendly crossover with a 282-mile electric range and it’s one of the more affordable longer-range electric cars. Model/Engine size: Kia e-Niro 64 kWh. Kia E-Niro Design & Powertrain. The fully electric Kia e-Niro is available with a 39kWh battery or a 64kWh ‘long range’ battery.

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Kia EV6 Review – WhatCar? of the Year 2022 Road-Tested & Reviewed

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Kia’s award-winning EV6 was already a popular EV choice. Model : Kia EV6 GT Line 77.4kWh RWD. Kia EV6 Design & Powertrain. The Kia EV6 is based on an all-new electric platform and is available with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. What the Kia EV6 is in terms of its body style is up for debate.

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Kia E-Niro electric car review

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The Kia e-Niro 64 kWh is a practical, family-friendly crossover with a 282-mile electric range and it’s one of the more affordable longer-range electric cars. Model/Engine size: Kia e-Niro 64 kWh. Kia E-Niro Design & Powertrain. The fully electric Kia e-Niro is available with a 39kWh battery or a 64kWh ‘long range’ battery.

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Kia introducing bi-fuel gasoline-LPG Picanto in Europe

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Responding to growing customer demand in Europe for small cars with low running costs and low emissions, Kia is introducing a bi-fuel gasoline-LPG model to its Picanto small car range. mpg US ) and CO 2 emissions of 100 g/km; automatic stop-start (ISG) equipped models will achieve 5.6 l/100 km (40.6 liter gasoline model.

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Kia unveils Optima Hybrid sedan at LA Auto Show

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Kia Optima Hybrid. Kia Motors Corporation premiered the hybrid version of its new Optima sedan ( earlier post ) at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Created primarily with the US market in mind, the Kia-developed powertrain delivers an estimated combined cycle fuel economy is 38 mpg US (6.2 Acceleration to 62 mph (100 km/h) takes 9.2

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