2010 Kia Ray Plug-in Hybrid Concept

Is the pioneer of hybrid cars the future, in addition to saving energy is also environmentally friendly.  Kia Motors America (KMA) unveiled the Kia Ray Plug-in Hybrid Concept at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show. The most efficient Kia vehicles with significant fuel consumption and emission reductions developed under the EcoDynamics sub-brand. This is the answer of what people want in the future from a green perspective, eco-minded features for today’s environmentally conscious consumers.

Kia Ray Plug-in Hybrid Concept work to reducing vehicle emissions is also offering a sophisticated futuristic design with fine lines. The Kia Ray is the fifth vehicle from the Irvine Calif.-based Kia Design Center America (KDCA) to be revealed in the last year. Inventively showcases a futuristic four-seat compact sedan  and designed with lightweight and recycled materials, as well as hexagonal roof-top solar cells embedded in the glass roof panel that power extra lighting or climate control systems to demonstrates a prospective plug-in hybrid vehicle configuration from Kia.

The Kia Ray Plug-in Hybrid concept is designed to be powered by an all-aluminum 153-horsepower Gasoline Direct Injected (GDI) 1.4-liter engine mated to a permanently-engaged fixed ratio Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), used in combination with a 78kw electric motor. Depending on driving conditions, power is sent to the wheels from the gasoline engine, the electric motor, or both together. The Kia Ray concept is front-wheel drive with a four-wheel independent suspension.

Technical Specifications

• Length: 173.2 inches / 4,400 mm
• Width: 72.8 inches / 1,850 mm
• Height: 53.5 inches / 1,360 mm
• Wheel base: 106.3 inches / 2,700 mm
• Tires: 195/50 R20 low-rolling resistance
• Engine: 1.4-liter Gamma 153-hp GDI engine / 78kw electric motor
• Transmission: CVT/ fixed ratio
• Batteries: Lithium-ion polymer
• Top Speed: 109 mph
• Steering: By-wire
• Vehicle Range: 746 miles
• Cd: 0.25
• Fuel Economi

1. Pure HEV Mode: 77.6 mpg
2. Plug-in HEV Mode: 202.3 mpg