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Kia Niro sets GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for lowest fuel consumption by a hybrid vehicle

- Kia’s newest crossover achieves 76.6 mpg (3.07 L/100km) driving coast-to-coast from Los Angeles to New York City

- 3,715.3 miles (5,979 km) and only 4.1 tanks of gasoline

- New kind of crossover boasts a number of firsts for Kia, including a new dedicated eco-car platform and a unique hybrid system

Frankfurt, 21 December 2016 – Arriving at New York City Hall in downtown Manhattan, the US-specification Kia Niro* officially received a Guinness World Record® title for the lowest fuel consumption driving across the USA from coast to coast (hybrid car). The new record-setting fuel economy rating was an incredible 76.6 mpg (3.07 L/100km).

Orth Hedrick, Vice President, Product Planning at Kia Motors America, commented: “We’re extremely pleased with the Niro’s record-breaking performance. We set out to build a vehicle that offers real-world utility, great looks and fantastic mileage, and setting the Guinness World Record® title confirms our achievement.”

The US-specification Niro EX was driven by Wayne Gerdes of Carlsbad, California, and co-driver Robert Winger of Williamsburg, Virginia, 3,715.4 miles (5,979 kilometres) from Los Angeles City Hall to New York City Hall using only 48.5 gallons (183.6 litres) or 4.1 tanks of gasoline. The vehicle was not altered in any way for the attempt.

The Niro, a low-emissions hybrid crossover, is the first of its kind – a car that combines the practicality and design appeal of a crossover with the high fuel efficiency of a hybrid. The parallel hybrid powertrain combines a 1.6-litre gasoline direct injection engine with lithium-ion polymer battery pack and 32 kW electric motor, transmitting power to the front wheels through a six-speed double-clutch transmission. For Europe, the Niro is capable of producing carbon dioxide emissions of just 88 g/km and achieving fuel efficiency of 3.8 L/100km (combined, New European Driving Cycle).

Key features of the new Niro available to European buyers include a suite of DRiVE WISE Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, including Autonomous Emergency Braking with pedestrian detection. Niro buyers can select from a wide range of connectivity features, such as Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay™, as well as the brand’s own Kia Connected Services telematics system. A smartphone-friendly car, customers can also specify a wireless smartphone charger and an eight-speaker JBL Premium audio system. The hybrid crossover is also able to tow braked loads of up to 1,300 kg, a significant capability for a hybrid crossover.

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About Kia Motors Europe

Kia Motors Europe is the European sales, marketing and service arm of the Kia Motors Corporation. With its headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, it covers 30 markets in Europe.

About Kia Motors Corporation

Kia Motors Corporation () – a maker of quality vehicles for the young-at-heart – was founded in 1944 and is Korea's oldest manufacturer of motor vehicles. Over 3 million Kia vehicles a year are produced in 14 manufacturing and assembly operations in five countries which are then sold and serviced through a network of distributors and dealers covering around 180 countries. Kia today has over 50,000 employees worldwide and annual revenues of nearly US$44 billion. It is the major sponsor of the Australian Open and an official automotive partner of FIFA – the governing body of the FIFA World Cup™. Kia Motors Corporation's brand slogan – "The Power to Surprise" – represents the company's global commitment to surprise the world by providing exciting and inspiring experiences that go beyond expectations.

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