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The allelectric 2012 Kia POP Concept vehicle provides a glimpse into the future of urban transportation and takes its inspirations from outside the world of automobile design. Less than 10 feet in length, the chrome colored three-seater was created by Kia’s European Design Center in Frankfurt under the direction of Peter Schreyer, chief design officer, Kia Motors Corporation and can travel up to 100 miles on a single charge. The KIA POP Concept comes to the U.S. shortly after the “Ray” plug-in hybrid concept, which was developed at Kia’s Southern California design studio and introduced at the Chicago Auto Show, and is the result of Kia Motors’ expanding green car investments and research and development efforts around the world.
Born from Kia’s EcoDynamics philosophy, the 2012 KIA POP Concept is the result of a global collaboration between designers and engineers to bring ultra efficient vehicles to life and symbolizes Kia’s dedication to creating a sustainable future through vehicles with significantly reduced environmental impacts. Conceived as a stylish city car, the ultra compact Kia POP Concept requires little more than three yards of parking space and features unique oblong windows that reflect the designers’ wish to give the driver a wide and unencumbered view of the surroundings, like the cockpit of a helicopter.
“The KIA POP Concept doesn’t point at the style of the next generation of cars, but looks even further into the future,” said Schreyer. “There are many never-before-seen design elements on POP, for example the side-window graphic is like a signature, unique with its own character.”
Driving the POP concept are highly efficient compact lithium polymer gel batteries created in
partnership with LG Chem, which are lightweight and require little space. The batteries offer the same power performance as a lithium ion battery but with a 20-percent reduction in battery size and reduced manufacturing complexity. Capable of reaching a top speed of 87 miles per hour and completely recharging in six hours, the fully-electric, zero-emissions concept vehicle with a 50kW, 190Nm motor offers a range of up to 100 miles.
With its oblong-shaped side windows and full-length glass roof, the KIA POP concept is a smart blend of form and function and its eye-catching design distinguishes it from all electric car concepts that have come before it. POP Concept unique characteristics are enhanced with the high-tech feel of the dot-pattern grille and taillights and the simplistic, clean look of the wheels. Continuing the POP’s high-tech, highstyle theme, the trademark Kia signature grille illuminates at night and the protrusions at the bottom corners of the doors are actually rear-view cameras that relay images to small screens in the cabin.
Inside, the POP Concept is more modern sculpture than small car, with a flowing front seat influenced by sleek modern furniture and a color scheme that is atypical, sporting a purple hue for a calm and peaceful environment. Breaking from automotive tradition, a dashboard is absent from the cabin and in its place is a transparent organic LED panel for speedometer and battery charge gauges, while traditional buttons and dials are replaced by a single touch screen.
concept car with oblong side windows and front-hinged doors. In cooperation with LG Chem, Kia Pop Concept uses the latest lithium polymer gel battery technology, offering the same power performance as a lithium ion battery, but with a 20-percent reduction in battery size and reduced manufacturing complexity.
Type / capacity Electric motor with lithium polymer gel battery / 18 kWh
Power/torque 67 horsepower (50 kW) / 140 lb.-ft. (19.4 kg.m)
Emissions 0 at tailpipe
Dimensions (in.)
Overall length 118.1 Overall width 68.5 (excluding door mirrors)
Overall height 58.7 Wheelbase 80.9
Performance
Top speed (mph) 87
Range / miles 100
Charging time 6 hours (230V)
Charging time 30 minutes (high voltage)
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