Kia Strengthens Plug-In Offerings At Geneva

Kia has introduced a new variant of its hybrid Niro SUV at Geneva, with the unveiling of a plug-in hybrid version, as well as revealing a plug-in hybrid Optima Sportwagon.

Neither is slated for an Australian debut yet, but both new models shine a light on Kia’s future powertrain direction.

In the case of the Niro, an efficient 1.6-litre gasoline direct injection engine (GDI) is installed alongside an 8.9kWh lithium polymer battery that allows up to 55 kilometres of electric driving range and an emissions target of less than 30g/km of CO2.