According
to a report by Auto Bild, Kia is
readying a new hybrid crossover, codenamed DE. The vehicle, 4.35 m in length,
is set to rival members in the Toyota Prius family.
2016
Kia DE SUV Hybrid rendering front three quarters
The
rendering shows a familiar Kia
front end, with wheel arches, the side skirts, and the bumper lips all in black
plastic. The sloping roof-line and the rising window line make for a very
coupe-like glasshouse, though this rendering may not be an actual
representation.
The
report suggests that the vehicle is 4.35 meters long, which is slightly longer
than the above mentioned Kia
KX3 (reported length of 4.27 m) but shorter than the Sorento (4.7 m long). It’s
said to be based on a completely new platform, and will derive power from a
1.6-litre petrol engine mated to a motor.
The
report continues that Kia
will only offer the DE as a hybrid while a plug-in hybrid version will follow
soon. On the other hand, the Kia KX3, which is based on the India-bound Hyundai
ix25, is driven by conventional fuels and will be launched in China this year.
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