Kia Cub
Kia Cub | |
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Front-engine, four-wheel drive (F4) | |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.6 L Gamma turbo GDI I4 |
Transmission | 6-speed manual |
The Kia Cub (stylized CUB) is a 5-door
Overview
The Kia Cub concept was revealed at the Seoul Motor Show on April 3, 2013 in Seoul, South Korea. It is a 5-door subcompact hot hatch, similar in size to the Kia 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
Engine
The Kia Cub uses a 1.6 L Gamma turbo GDI I4, which is used in the Hyundai Veloster and another Kia concept hot hatch, the Provo, and has an output of 201 hp.[1] The Cub has a 6-speed manual 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
The Cub concept is finished in a bright yellow paint with an asymmetrical white
Interior
The interior of the Cub is black with yellow accents, and has four leather seats.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Meiners, Jens (2 April 2013). "Kia CUB concept". Car and Driver. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
- ^ 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. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
- Kelly Blue Book. Retrieved 21 September 2021.