And while total power output remains maxed at 118 horsepower, the vehicle adds a 48-volt mild-hybrid electric system into the mix for added efficiency and decreased emissions.

The new Rio also includes one of the first applications of Kia's new clutch-by-wire intelligent manual transmission. Kia will have the new Rio on sale during Q3 of 2020 in Europe.

Here's what Kia is cooking up, with a lineup of new hybrid and electric vehicles coming to market by 2030. ... "Kia will launch six EV models by 2026, starting with the upcoming EV3 in 2024, ...

Available as a hybrid, a plug-in hybrid, or a pure electric car, the 2023 Niro proves that you don't need a Prius knockoff to get an efficient family hauler. By Kevin Williams October 10, 2022 1: ...

The Kia Stinger GT, K5 GT, EV6 GT and Forte GT all fit the mold for a sedan featuring enhanced sportiness – one even has a manual transmission. For Kia, that's enough. The automaker doesn't feel ...

Kia still targets 1.6 million global EV sales annually by 2030. That's the same goal the automaker stepped up to in 2023 , versus a previous target of 1.2 million. And it plans to introduce 15 new ...

Kia on Wednesday, at the New York auto show, revealed a completely redesigned lineup of 2023 Niro models—including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and EV versions. Niro Hybrid models have a 1.6-liter ...