At the 2011 Seoul Motor Show Kia has unveiled the Naimo Concept, a crossover utility vehicle (CUV) with a pure electric powertrain and a design with simple lines and elements inspired by Korean arts and crafts.
Design
The Naimo Concept takes its name from the Korean word “Ne-mo”, (pronounced ‘Neh-mo’) which means‘square shape’.This geometric shape is reflected in the overall solid and boxy appearance of the car as well as in a number of details that use rounded rectangles: from the dot-style LED headlights and tail lights to the grid-styled front openings and the door handle surfaces.The Naimo also features some unusual details such as the asymmetric sunroof inspired by the forms of Asian Celadon-style pottery, the wraparound windscreen and the air-wiper – which uses high-intensity air jet to and replaces the traditional wiper blade on the windscreen.To offer an easy access to the cabin, there are no B-pillars and the rear doors are rear-hinged. Also, the trunk has a three-way split opening for versatile loading operations.The conventional side mirrors have been replaced with miniature cameras integrated in the A-pillars.
Technical FeaturesThe PMSM (Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor) electric motor has a maximum output of 80 kW (109 ps) and a maximum torque of 280 Nm.A twin-pack 27 kWh battery is located under the trunk floor and uses LiPoly (Lithium Ion Polymer) technology.The Naimo has a driving range of 200 km (124 miles) on a single charge. To enhance range, the concept car is fitted with special low-drag 20-inch diameter alloy wheels.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 takes five and a half hours.
The Naimo Concept takes its name from the Korean word “Ne-mo”, (pronounced ‘Neh-mo’) which means‘square shape’.
This geometric shape is reflected in the overall solid and boxy appearance of the car as well as in a number of details that use rounded rectangles: from the dot-style LED headlights and tail lights to the grid-styled front openings and the door handle surfaces.
The Naimo also features some unusual details such as the asymmetric sunroof inspired by the forms of Asian Celadon-style pottery, the wraparound windscreen and the air-wiper – which uses high-intensity air jet to and replaces the traditional wiper blade on the windscreen.
To offer an easy access to the cabin, there are no B-pillars and the rear doors are rear-hinged. Also, the trunk has a three-way split opening for versatile loading operations.
The conventional side mirrors have been replaced with miniature cameras integrated in the A-pillars.
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