Chicago Auto Show Tease: Kia e-AWD Concept: Comments

[William Maley]

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Kia has released a teaser for their upcoming concept car that will be shown at Chicago. The concept will feature an electric all-wheel drive system and be aimed at "city dwellers seeking the ultimate urban escape." From what we can tell from the teaser shot, it looks like a Soul with a few more inches of ground clearance and body cladding.

We'll have more information and live shots from Chicago Auto Show in a couple of weeks.

Source: Kia

Press Release is on Page 2

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KIA MOTORS AMERICA TO REVEAL CONCEPT AT CHICAGO AUTO SHOW

Kia Motors America will unveil an advanced and capable electric all-wheel drive (e-AWD) concept vehicle at the upcoming Chicago Auto Show. This bold off-roader was conceived by Kia’s California design studio and built for city dwellers seeking the ultimate urban escape. Intended to enable a wide array of outdoor activities from skiing and snowboarding, to camping, hiking and mountain biking, this rugged runabout captures the essence of adventuring at higher elevations with the promise of surefootedness in the wild.

Kia’s newest concept will be revealed on the Kia stand Thursday, February 12 at 9 AM.

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[G. David Felt]

I wonder how cold the Electric All-Wheel drive system can work down to? What are the bottom and top limits for use.