Kia’s Prova concept car
launched at the Geneva Motor Show this week opens up new possibilities for the
future. It contains the company’s first seven-speed double clutch transmission
(DCT) gearbox.
The 3.88m-long vehicle also uses an ingenious Smart 4WD power
train. The four cylinder turbocharged 1.6-litre GDI (gasoline direct injection)
engine develops 204PS or the equivalent of 127.5PS/litre.
Engine also benefits from a regenerative-powered electric motor
driving the rear wheels either automatically when required (during cornering or
rapid acceleration) to give a power boost of 45PS, or in a button-activated
‘creep’ mode at low speeds to avoid generating emissions in city traffic or
when ‘stealth’ is required.
The regenerative system captures its power during braking when in
normal use.
