Kia Naimo EV concept ready for Seoul Motor Show debut
 

<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/conceptcars/" rel="tag">Concept Cars</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/hatchbacks/" rel="tag">Hatchback</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/kia/" rel="tag">Kia</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/misc-auto-shows/" rel="tag">Misc. Auto Shows</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/design-style/" rel="tag">Design/Style</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/electric/" rel="tag">Electric</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/kia-naimo-concept/"><img alt="Kia Naimo Concept" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/310311kias.jpg" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; margin: 4px 0px;" /></a><br />
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Kia Naimo EV concept - Click above for high-res image gallery</div>
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The name Naimo is Korean for "square," and the new <a href="http://autoblog.com/make/kia/">Kia</a> EV concept certainly fits its name. But we're not talking about a total box, as you can see from the photo above. The B-segment vehicle, which will debut this week at the Seoul Motor Show, looks primed to take on all comers in the emerging small car segment, with interesting lines, plenty of LEDs all around and a touch of Korean heritage. The Naimo has no B-pillars, and the rear doors open up clamshell-style, an auto show staple that almost never makes it to production. The concept also features massive 20-inch wheels, which almost look comical on such a small vehicle, and the square-themed wheels are wrapped in low rolling resistance rubber.<br />
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On the inside, Kia designers were looking for a tranquil feel, with Korean oak covering the concept's floor and adorning the trim. A transparent organic LED display instrument panel and full connectivity gives the Naimo that futuristic concept interior look without going too Buck Rogers.<br />
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And since the Naimo is a 21st century concept, an electric powertrain is a near must. The permanent magnet synchronous motor provides a maximum output of 80 kW (107 horsepower). Battery power comes from a 27 kWh lithium ion polymer twin battery pack, giving the little concept a range of 124 miles on a charge. Speaking of charges, Kia says the Naimo features a special rapid charge mode that enables the driver to charge the battery to 80 percent capacity in a scant 25 minutes. A full charge will reportedly take five and a half hours. Hit the jump to look over the Kia press release and click on the gallery below to peruse our high-res image gallery.<br />
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<div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/kia-naimo-concept">Kia Naimo Concept</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/kia-naimo-concept/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/310311kia_thumbnail.jpg" alt="Kia Naimo Concept" title="Kia Naimo Concept" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/kia-naimo-concept/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/310311-a-kia_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/kia-naimo-concept/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/310311-c-kia_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/kia-naimo-concept/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/310311-b-kia_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/kia-naimo-concept/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/310311-d-kia_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br />
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