This ‘blank page’ approach will allow Kia’s engineers to design and develop the new model in isolation from other others in the Kia range, ensuring the car and its powertrain are perfectly suited to one another. “The Kia Niro will get an all-new platform, engineered to accommodate a specific set of environmentally-conscious technologies and powertrains. With an SUV-shaped profile, plastic cladding around the wheel arches and bumpers, low ride height it’s appearance is very much a crossover between a small estate and a SUV – like the Mercedes GLA – and designed with the global market in its mind, could be revealed in teaser form, or debut as a concept car in the next Motor Show’s, like LA Auto Show (November) or Detroit (January 2016). Further details of the DE (launch timing, markets, prices and technical details) will be announced in Q4 this year.” he added. “The Kia Niro will be launched initially with a next generation hybrid powertrain and a plug-in powertrain will be added later.
As for the dedicated hybrid, all we are revealing at this time is that Kia Motors is developing an all-new vehicle, which will be Kia’s first dedicated eco-friendly vehicle based on its own platform.”Choo said. We are not officially commenting on KC at the moment. “The dedicated hybrid and the KC (called as KX3) are different cars. Like a few months ago, we asked KMC Overseas General Manager Michael Choo, who confirmed the car is still under development, and the program was rescheduled. We tried to get more information about this new hybrid-only small SUV and the differences between this and the “KC”, a small SUV too that were added to chinese Kia’s line-up. Of course, should an accident occur, the Highlander is equipped with eight airbags in order to minimize any possible damage to its occupants.Today we finally got some news about the Kia Niro, a dedicated hybrid crossover from Kia were scheduled to debut somewhere in Summer 2015, but the plans were delayed, probably, thanks to the advancement of the 4th generation Sportage. A Rear Seat Entertainment system is also optional.Safety is aided by anti-lock brakes, stability control and traction control, as well as optional items like a blind-spot monitor. Options include a Technology package with radar-controlled cruise control, a Lane Departure system and automatically dimming high beams as well as a Platinum package, which includes everything in the technology package along with a heated steering wheel, heated second-row seats and a panoramic moonroof. The Limited Highlanders are also the only trim that can be equipped with the optional hybrid powertrain. Highlights include a height-adjustable power rear liftgate, an 8-way power adjustable driver's seat, satellite HD radio, 3-zone automatic climate control, fog lamps and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.The XLE trim includes a smart key and push-button start, leather seating surfaces, heated front seats, roof rails to help secure extra luggage, rear window shades, an eight-inch touch screen, HomeLink, a navigation system and a moonroof.The top-spec Limited trim offers 19-inch wheels, LED daytime running lights, various parking aids and a blind-spot monitor, perforated leather seating, heated and cooled front seats, and a powered passenger seat.
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However, it still comes loaded with 18-inch wheels, an Entune stereo with a 6.1-inch touchscreen, a backup camera, Bluetooth streaming, heated mirrors, a couple of USB ports and third-row seating.Stepping up to LE Plus adds a number of desirable items. There are four trim levels offered on the 2015 Toyota Highlander: LE, LE Plus, XLE and Limited, which offers buyers plenty of options.LE is the most basic trim, and is the only trim to feature the smaller 4-cylinder engine. The Highlander comes standard in front-wheel drive, though all-wheel drive is an option for those who need it. The hybrid Highlander returns 27 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway, extremely impressive numbers for a vehicle equipped with third-row seating.
The mid-level V6 displaces 3.5L and makes 270 horsepower, while the top of the line hybrid uses an electric motor in conjunction with a V6 to make 280 horsepower. In this guise, the Highlander is rated at 20 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway.
Base models make due with a 2.7L 4-cylinder engine making 180 horsepower. The 2015 Highlander is powered by one of three different drivetrains.
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