2010 Kia Ray Plug-In Hybrid Concept

At the 2010 Chicago Auto Show Kia Motors America (KMA) unveiled the Kia Ray Plug-in Hybrid concept. 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.

In addition 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. The latest design from KDCA follows award-winning Kia vehicles Soul, Forte, Forte Koup and the all-new 2011 Sorento CUV. 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.

Furthering EcoDynamics innovation, the Kia Ray Plug-in Hybrid concept’s advanced system is equipped with an engine-power saving alternator management system and a toggle gear-shift up/down indicator to encourage economical driving. Custom-designed low-rolling resistance with a hexagon pattern, narrow 20-inch (195/50R20) tires also improve Kia Ray’s efficiency. How do you think? Let’s look again spec and Photos Car of the Kia Ray Plug-In Hybrid Concept.

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
* Fuel Economy
o Pure HEV Mode: 77.6 mpg
o Plug-in HEV Mode: 202.3 mpg
* Vehicle Range: 746 miles
* Cd: 0.25
* Steering: By-wire