Kia Niro sets Guinness World Record for lowest fuel consumption by a hybrid car
20 Dec 2016|3,832 views
Arriving at New York City Hall in downtown Manhattan, the 2017 Kia Niro officially received a Guinness World Record title for the lowest fuel consumption driving across the U.S.A from coast to coast (hybrid car). The new record-setting mark is an incredible 32.6km/L.
"We're extremely pleased with the Niro's record-breaking performance," said Orth Hedrick, Vice President, Product Planning Kia Motors America. "We set out to build a vehicle that offers real world utility, great looks and fantastic mileage, and setting the Guinness World Record title confirms our achievement."
The Niro EX was driven by Wayne Gerdes of Carlsbad, California, and co-driver Robert Winger of Williamsburg, Virginia, 5,979.4km from Los Angeles City Hall to New York City Hall using only 183.6 litres or 4.1 tanks of fuel. The vehicle was not altered in any way for the attempt.
Arriving at New York City Hall in downtown Manhattan, the 2017 Kia Niro officially received a Guinness World Record title for the lowest fuel consumption driving across the U.S.A from coast to coast (hybrid car). The new record-setting mark is an incredible 32.6km/L.
"We're extremely pleased with the Niro's record-breaking performance," said Orth Hedrick, Vice President, Product Planning Kia Motors America. "We set out to build a vehicle that offers real world utility, great looks and fantastic mileage, and setting the Guinness World Record title confirms our achievement."
The Niro EX was driven by Wayne Gerdes of Carlsbad, California, and co-driver Robert Winger of Williamsburg, Virginia, 5,979.4km from Los Angeles City Hall to New York City Hall using only 183.6 litres or 4.1 tanks of fuel. The vehicle was not altered in any way for the attempt.
Latest COE Prices
April 2024 | 2nd BIDDING
NEXT TENDER: 08 May 2024
CAT A$94,010
CAT B$102,001
CAT C$68,502
CAT E$103,249
View Full Results Thank You For Your Subscription.