Hunting season is now open! Today we have a pair of camouflage cars, Hyundai Accent and the Kia Niro. both lonely cars parked at an empty parking lot.
We can expect the exterior design to be more like the All-New Elantra, with a more smooth contoured lines to help with the aerodynamics of the car. We find the same Hyundai’s hexagonal signature grill. Also a new headlight design but its unclear if there is a projector inside but more than likely there will be a version with one HID projector and lets not forget about the sunroof on this model.
We dont know what engine this new accent will come with, but we can expect the same 1.6 Liter engine. This time Hyundai might surprise use with the 1.4L Turbo engine, so we’ll keep an eye for it.
Next is the Kia Niro, This is Kia approach to compete with the Prius but in a bigger size. The size of this model will fit between the Soul and Sportage. This will be a hybrid model that will help Kia Motors move towards the hybrid segment, one that a lot of manufactures are running towards.
As far as powertrain, we know the Niro will share the same specifications as the Hyundai Ioniq so we are expecting the 1.6 Liter engine together with the 6 speed transmission engine. We dont know the price for this model yet but as soon as we get more details from Chicago Autoshow well be sure to update.
Niro size for me about the europe current Carens and/or canadian Rondo based on Forte, it is very similar in size.
Will there be an all electric version also ?