Kia Cub
| Kia Cub | |
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 2013 Kia Cub atAuto Shanghai(front) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors |
| Production | 2013 |
| Designer | Peter Schreyer |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact car(B) |
| Body style | 5-doorhatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, four-wheel drive(F4) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.6 LGammaturboGDI I4 |
| Transmission | 6-speedmanual |
TheKia Cub(stylizedCUB) is a 5-doorsubcompacthot hatchconceptrevealed bySouth Koreanautomobile manufacturerKia Motorsat the 2013Seoul Motor Show.
Overview
[edit]The Kia Cub concept was revealed at theSeoul Motor Showon April 3, 2013 inSeoul,South Korea.It is a 5-doorsubcompacthot hatch,similar in size to theKia Rio.[1]Thomas Oh, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Kia Motors, says that the Cub is “styled to appeal to trend-setting urban dwellers".[2]
Specifications
[edit]Engine
[edit]The Kia Cub uses a 1.6 LGammaturboGDI I4, which is used in theHyundai Velosterand another Kia concept hot hatch, theProvo,and has an output of 201hp.[1]The Cub has a 6-speedmanual transmission,and has a top speed of 143 mph (230 km/h) paired with a 0-62 mph (100 km/h) acceleration time of 7.7 seconds.[3]
Exterior
[edit]The Cub concept is finished in a bright yellow paint with an asymmetrical whiteracing stripeup the hood and roof and down the tailgate. Traditionalside mirrorsare replaced with cameras.[1]
Interior
[edit]The interior of the Cub is black with yellow accents, and has four leather seats.[1]
References
[edit]- ^abcdMeiners, Jens (2 April 2013)."Kia CUB concept".Car and Driver.Retrieved21 September2021.
- ^Burkart, Tom (24 September 2014)."2013 Kia CUB Concept Is Retro-Futurist Hatch With Surfacing and Stance To Best Even MINI Cooper".Car Revs Daily.Retrieved21 September2021.
- ^Nagy, Bob (3 April 2013)."Seoul Shaker: Kia Cub Concept is little in a big way".Kelly Blue Book.Retrieved21 September2021.
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