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Chicago 2010: Kia Ray plug-in hybrid concept shines with solar roof
veebruar 14, 2010 ·

Kia Ray PHEV concept – Click above for high-res image gallery

After a couple of teaser images, we can now finally show you all of Kia’s new plug-in hybrid concept. Debuting here at Chicago Auto Show, we now know a few more details about the concept, but we are still largely in the dark about the technical nitty gritty. The Ray rides on the same 106.3 inch wheelbase as the Hyundai Blue-Will PHEV concept but the overall length is four inches greater.

The Kia design team under Peter Schreyer has put a lot of emphasis on the aerodynamics of this concept, giving it a longer tail and, thanks to its four-inch lower roof, a smaller frontal area than the earlier Hyundai concept. The aero number will also benefit from narrower tires, with the Kia rolling on 195/50R20 tires compared to the 245/40R20 rubber on the Hyundai.

The debut of the Ray also marks the launch of Kia’s new green sub-brand, EcoDynamics. Like Volkswagen’sBlueMotion and Ford’s Econetic, EcoDynamics will denote the most efficient variants of Kia’ model line. We can expect to see the new badge showing up on Kias in the near future. Learn more about the powertrain after the jump.

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