The Kia Naimo is an electric subcompact crossover SUV concept revealed by South Korean automobile manufacturer Kia at the 2011 Seoul Motor Show.

Kia Naimo
2011 Kia Naimo at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show (front)
Overview
Manufacturer	Kia
Production	2011
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact SUV (B)
Body style	5-door hatchback
Powertrain
Electric motor	107 hp electric motor
Battery	Twin-pack 27 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,647 mm (104.2 in)
Length	3,890 mm (153 in)
Width	1,844 mm (72.6 in)
Height	1,589 mm (62.6 in)

Overview

The Kia Naimo concept was first revealed at the Seoul Motor Show on March 31, 2011 in Seoul, South Korea. It is a 5-door all-electric subcompact crossover SUV.[1] Its name 'Naimo' is derived from ne-mo meaning "square shaped" in Korean, referring to its overall design. The concept's design is inspired by Asian celadon pottery, which are also glazed in the same celadon color used on the car.[2][3]

Specifications

Technical specs

The battery used in the Kia Naimo is a twin-pack 27 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery located under the boot floor, powered by a 107 hp electric motor. A quick charge system can fill the batter up to 80% in 25 minutes.[4] The car has a top speed of 93 mph and a range of 124 mi (200 km).[5]

Exterior

Among its celadon-inspired design on the exterior, the Naimo concept features an asymmetrical sunroof, dot-style LED headlights, an illuminated Kia logo on the rear, suicide doors, and other square-shaped accents.[4]

The car lacks traditional side-view mirrors and windshield wipers, and instead has cameras and air-drying jettisons replacing them respectively.[1]

Interior

The interior of the Naimo has four seats, which are colored yellow and white, and door panels with wood accents to continued the handcrafted theme present on the exterior.[4] Each row features central touchscreen control panels.[1]

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