Kia Ray Hybrid Unveiled in Chicago

South Korean manufacturer Kia unveiled today in Chicago the Ray Plug-in Hybrid, a concept based on which the company’s first production hybrid will be based later this year. The Ray ushers the EcoDynamics designation for all future Kia vehicles with significant fuel consumption and emission reductions.

The Ray Concept is powered by a 53-horsepower Gasoline Direct Injected (GDI) 1.4l engine, paired with a permanently-engaged fixed ratio Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). To help the all… (read more)