The hybrid concept car Kia Ray (13 photos)

    Company Kia Motors presented at the Chicago auto show in its new hybrid concept car Kia Ray. The idea is simple - to create a 4-seater compact car of the future, which should become a competitor to Toyota Prius. The whole design of the car, both inside and outside, hinting to us that "the future is somewhere near" - bright colors, lightweight material, futuristic look. By the way, the bright colors used no accident, with them machine will not so much basking in the sun and thus spend less energy on air conditioning. The car will ride on the 1.4-liter GDI with 153 hp and electric motor power 78 kW with a lithium-ion battery. Kia Ray - front-wheel drive vehicle and can operate from each of the engines individually or two at once. The company says that the car can drive over 80 miles on single charge, or 1200 kilometers with a full tank. And spend Kia Ray would just 1.16 liters per 100 kilometers. The car rides on 20-inch discs in a special rubber 195/50R20. On the roof are solar panels that are to operate air conditioning or lighting.