Kia Provo

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Kia Provo
Front-engine, four-wheel drive (F4)
Powertrain
Engine1.6 L Gamma turbo GDI I4
Transmission7-speed dual-clutch
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,529 mm (99.6 in)
Length3,881 mm (152.8 in)
Width1,767 mm (69.6 in)
Height1,248 mm (49.1 in)

The Kia Provo is a 3-door

Geneva Motor Show
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Name

Some media outlets, such as

Ward's Auto noted the orange roof, explaining that the color was associated with Irish unionists and part of Ireland's flag.[2]

Overview

2013 Kia Provo at the Geneva Motor Show (rear)

The Kia Provo concept was revealed at the

Geneva Motor Show on March 7, 2013 in Geneva, Switzerland, first teased back in January on Kia's UK website.[3] It is an all-wheel drive crossover-styled 3-door subcompact hatchback, described by Kia as all about "fun—pure and simple".[1] The Provo was designed in Frankfurt, Germany, specifically for the European car market. Gregory Guillaume, chief designer of Kia Europe, says that the Provo concept is "aimed at delivering pure fun and performance for today's city-based enthusiast driver."[4]

Specifications

2013 Kia Provo at the Geneva Motor Show (side)

Technical specs

The Kia Provo is powered by a 1.6 L

Hyundai Veloster Turbo and has an output of 201 hp, in the front wheels; and a mild hybrid system powering the rear wheels, providing an extra 44 hp and a total of 245 hp and forming a four-wheel drive powertrain.[4] For the transmission, the Provo uses a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.[5]

Exterior

The concept is finished in Kia's "Storm Metal" greenish-gray paint with a deep orange roof and other accents and has large 19-inch wheels. The doors of car feature pop-out door handles.[1]

Interior

The designer, Gregory Guillame, described the interior of the Provo concept as “very, very black”. The wave-shaped front bench seat has

pedal box are also adjustable since the front seat is fixed in place.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Wendler, Andrew (5 March 2013). "Kia Provo Concept: The Funky-Fresh Hybrid You Didn't Know You Wanted". Car and Driver. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  2. Ward's Auto
    . Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  3. ^ Wendler, Andrew (24 January 2013). "Kia Urban Concept Vehicle Teased, Loses "Tiger-Nose" Grille [2013 Geneva Auto Show]". Car and Driver. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  4. ^ a b Holmes, Jake (4 March 2013). "Kia Provo Concept First Look". Motor Trend. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  5. ^ Vijayenthiran, Viknesh (4 March 2013). "Kia Provokes With New Provo Crossover Concept In Geneva". Motor Authority. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
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