All new Kia Niro hybrid will make its European debut in Geneva

The all new Kia Niro will make its European debut at the 2016 Geneva International Motor Show on 1^st March. An all new low-emissions hybrid crossover, the Niro marks the development of Kia's first dedicated eco-car platform.

The Kia Niro will offer the practicality and kerbside appeal of a spacious crossover, together with the high fuel efficiency of an advanced hybrid powertrain. Engineered from the ground up as a dedicated hybrid vehicle, its attractive, modern design will help the car stand out. 

The new platform has been engineered in isolation from existing Kia models, designed to accommodate a specific set of environmentally-conscious technologies and next generation powertrains. The Niro's hybrid powertrain is made up of a 1.6-litre GDI engine, lithium-ion polymer battery pack, 32kW electric motor and a six-speed double-clutch transmission. The Niro is also equipped with a fully-independent suspension, offering high stability and engaging handling. 

The Kia Niro is distinguished by a brand new form, with a styling that incorporates the practicality and aesthetic allure of a compact crossover, with a sleek, aerodynamic body and subtly sculptured surfaces. The all new cabin of the Kia Niro has been designed to give an impression of space and modernity, with a wide dashboard and defined horizontal lines. 

Michael Cole, Chief Operating Officer, Kia Motors Europe, commented, "The Kia Niro will offer buyers a compelling blend of crossover practicality with the cool, modern styling for which Kia is famous, and an efficient new hybrid powertrain to keep running costs down. The Niro fills a gap in the market for a crossover with typically low hybrid emissions, and will appeal to a broad range of European buyers."