Kia
Naimo
The
Kia Naimo concept made its world debut at the 2011 Seoul Motor Show. The Naimo
is an all-electric compact utility vehicle with seating for four.
The
concept takes its name from the Korean word "Ne-mo" - pronounced
'Neh-mo', meaning 'square shape'. The concept somewhat lives up to its name,
although there are plenty of curves throughout the design.
The
Naimo was developed by Kia's international design team in Seoul, and is
characterized mainly by its simple lines and sturdy stance.
In
order to keep the exterior design as simple and clutter free as possible, the
designers have equipped the Naimo with high-pressure air jets instead of
conventional windscreen wipers. In addition the side mirrors have been replaced
with tiny cameras embedded in the A-pillar.
The
Kia Naimo has no fixed B-pillars and rear-hinged rear doors to facilitate easy
access to the cabin. A three-way split opening boot-lid, allows versatile
access to the load bay.
Power
for the Kia Naimo concept comes from an all-electric drivetrain which consists
of a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor putting out 109 hp (80 kW) and maximum
torque of 280 Nm. The electricity is stored in a twin-pack 27 kWh Lithium Ion
Polymer battery housed under the rear floor section. With
this setup the Naimo can reach 93 mph (150 km/h). The range is up to 124 miles
(200 km).
Under
the quick recharging cycle (50 kW) the Naimo's battery can be recharged to 80
percent of its capacity within 25 minutes. Under the normal cycle (3.3 kW), 100
percent power is attained after five and a half hours.
The
Naimo will be used by Kia for extensive testing which will contribute to their
future zero-emission production cars.
