Kia Ray
| Kia Ray | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Kia Corporation |
| Production | 2011–present |
| Assembly | South Korea: Seosan Plant, Seosan (Donghee) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | City car (A) |
| Body style | 5-door minivan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Hyundai-Kia SA |
| Related | Kia Picanto (TA) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Electric motor | 50 kW (68 PS; 67 hp) (16.4 kWh) 64 kW (87 PS; 86 hp) (35.2 kWh) |
| Transmission | |
| Battery | 16.4 kWh lithium ion battery 35.2 kWh LFP battery |
| Range | 138 km (86 mi) (16.4 kWh) 205 km (127 mi) (35.2 kWh) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm (99.2 in) |
| Length | 3,595 mm (141.5 in) |
| Width | 1,595 mm (62.8 in) |
| Height | 1,700–1,710 mm (66.9–67.3 in) |
| Curb weight | 988–1,110 kg (2,178–2,447 lb) 1,290–1,295 kg (2,844–2,855 lb) (EV) |
The Kia Ray is a small city car made by Kia since 2011.
History and Features
[change | change source]The Kia Ray name was first used in a concept vehicle based on the Kia Forte shown at the Chicago Auto Show in February 2010.[1] it was a Plug-in hybrid instead of a petrol car The Kia Ray was launched in 2011 the reason why it was made is to meet the light car category in South Korea this category offers tax incentives mainly for cars that have exterior dimensions that are below 3,600 mm (141.7 in) in length and also below 1,600 mm (63.0 in).[2] its based on the Kia Picanto it also have a Kei Car inspired design and has a lot of space inside but the car carries only four people and also sliding doors the Ray has 1.0 liter petrol engines and LPG versions with a 4 speed automatic CVT transmission.
the car has a electric version called the Kia Ray EV that was launched also in 2011 it was the first electric vehicle made by Kia it had a 50 kW (67 hp) electric motor and a range of 138 km (86 mi).[3] the electric version was discontinued in 2018.[4] but it came back in 2023 as a updated version.[5] this time with a 64 kW (86 hp) electric motor and a range of 205 km (127 mi).
The Kia Ray received two facelifts one in 2017.[6] and other one in 2022.[7]
Markets
[change | change source]The Kia Ray is sold exclusively in South Korea and its electric version is also sold only there it was Initially sold to fleets of the South Korean government in 2012 and also in 2013 184 Kia Ray EVs were deployed in Seoul as a part of a car sharing service.[8] the updated version of the Ray EV became in early 2024 the best selling electric car produced locally in South Korea and the 2nd best selling electric car there only behind the Tesla Model Y.[9]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Swan, Tony (February 10, 2010). "Kia Ray Plug-In Hybrid Concept". Car and Driver. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
- ↑ "기아 모닝 레이 | 쉐보레 스파크 2021 경차 혜택?". 프리카톡 (in Korean). 2021-01-08. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
- ↑ "New Kia Ray is Korea's first production EV". Autoblog Green. 2011-12-22. Archived from the original on 2012-01-09. Retrieved 2012-01-06.
- ↑ Bin, Nan-Sae (August 20, 2023). "Kia to revive Ray EV to kick start S.Korean city car market". The Korea Economic Daily. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
- ↑ Mihalascu, Dan (August 23, 2023). "Cheaper Kia Ray EV Minicar Returns To Korea With More Range, Power". Inside EVs. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
- ↑ "Korea's first one-seater light car VAN was born... "Surprise" at the price of Ray which disappeared in the passenger seat". 《The JoongAng》. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
- ↑ "2023 Kia Ray Revealed With A Second Facelift In South Korea". motor1.com. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
- ↑ Eric Loveday (2013-05-06). "South Korea Now Offers Electric Vehicle Rentals With Rollout of 184 Kia Ray EVs". InsideEVs.com. Retrieved 2013-06-07.
- ↑ 최기성 (April 22, 2024). "'싼맛'에 탔는데, 경차 따위가 3천만원?…"탈수록 돈 된다" 레이 EV 반전 [최기성의 허브車]" [I drove a 'cheap' compact that costs 30 million won? "The more you drive, the more money you save" Ray EV]. 매일경제 (in Korean). Retrieved 1 July 2024.