{"id":1264,"date":"2016-06-02T07:59:43","date_gmt":"2016-06-02T06:59:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.enginecompare.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1264"},"modified":"2019-05-27T08:17:59","modified_gmt":"2019-05-27T07:17:59","slug":"smart-features-kia-niro-engines-dual-clutch-automatic-gearbox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.enginecompare.co.uk\/blog\/smart-features-kia-niro-engines-dual-clutch-automatic-gearbox\/","title":{"rendered":"Smart Features of Kia Niro Engines with Dual Clutch Automatic Gearbox"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\"><\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.enginecompare.co.uk\/blog\/smart-features-kia-niro-engines-dual-clutch-automatic-gearbox\/#Best_hybrid_technology_in_Kia_Niro_with_smart_fuel_saving_features\" >Best hybrid technology in Kia Niro with smart fuel saving features<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.enginecompare.co.uk\/blog\/smart-features-kia-niro-engines-dual-clutch-automatic-gearbox\/#What_is_inside\" >What is inside?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.enginecompare.co.uk\/blog\/smart-features-kia-niro-engines-dual-clutch-automatic-gearbox\/#Duel_Clutch_Transmission\" >Duel Clutch Transmission<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.enginecompare.co.uk\/blog\/smart-features-kia-niro-engines-dual-clutch-automatic-gearbox\/#Engine_Sound_on_Speed_Variations\" >Engine Sound on Speed Variations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.enginecompare.co.uk\/blog\/smart-features-kia-niro-engines-dual-clutch-automatic-gearbox\/#Some_Clever_Fuel_Saving_Techs\" >Some Clever Fuel Saving Techs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.enginecompare.co.uk\/blog\/smart-features-kia-niro-engines-dual-clutch-automatic-gearbox\/#Smart_Gadgets\" >Smart Gadgets<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_hybrid_technology_in_Kia_Niro_with_smart_fuel_saving_features\"><\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Best hybrid technology in Kia Niro with smart fuel saving features<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The KIA Niro is the part of a plan for the Korean brand to triple its line-up of green models in 2020. It is a hybrid SUV, although KIA calls it an HUV (hybrid utility vehicle). It is a strong competitor of the Toyota Prius with a little smaller body size. In terms of size, having 4.4m length with a 1.6-litre petrol Kia Niro engine, it\u2019s bigger than KIA Cee\u2019d but smaller as compared to Kia Sportage.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_inside\"><\/span>What is inside?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The smart Kia Niro hybrid engine with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.enginecompare.co.uk\/model?car=all-kia-soul-engine&amp;model_id=31613&amp;e_size=1.6\"><strong>1.6-litre petrol engine<\/strong><\/a> is a complete match of 102bhp mated to a 42bhp electric motor. The engine power is going through a six-speed dual clutch automatic gearbox (DCT). The new Kia Niro engine has removed the continuously variable transmission CVT which is under the issues for most of the hybrid cars which normally creates louder noise in accelerating mode.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Duel_Clutch_Transmission\"><\/span>Duel Clutch Transmission<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dual-clutch_transmission\"><strong>DCT automatic system<\/strong><\/a> is surely a remarkable betterment over the CVT system. It changes gears more smoothly. It can be used as a manual mode as well. When we use the shifter on the console, it changes between ratios. Yet, the long gearing in a low powered engine produces a bit much noise because the engine is forced to work to accelerate at up speed. Overall, the engine produces pleasant and low noise and the electric motor produces torque output of 265Nm.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Engine_Sound_on_Speed_Variations\"><\/span>Engine Sound on Speed Variations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When the Niro is at low speed, the engine is very quiet, however, on the motorway or on the long drives, the road and the wind noise is kept minimum. The electric motors work fine on the low speeds to make driving in town much more comfortable. When we drive the Niro to high speed, it smoothly shifts the gears, that\u2019s why it doesn\u2019t produce unpleasant noise. The reason is that the gear shifting is fairly slow.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Clever_Fuel_Saving_Techs\"><\/span>Some Clever Fuel Saving Techs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Kia Niro is having some clever fuel saving techs like Predictive Energy Control System that uses navigation data to operate the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.enginecompare.co.uk\/blog\/kia-suv-take-toyota-prius\/\"><strong>hybrid system<\/strong><\/a>. The Niro also has a drag co-efficient of 0.29 and there is no congenital battery. This obviously saves the weight and feel the car lighter.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Smart_Gadgets\"><\/span>Smart Gadgets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Inside Kia Niro, you will find a 7-inch touch screen with Apple Carplay\u00a0and Android Auto. The outputs of android system is almost same as your smart phone gives, however, there are some limitations while using some apps as you use in your smart phone. The boot space is 427, which is comparatively smaller than the Prius but smartly enough to bring maximum luggage.<\/p>\n<p>Smart engine features with smart gadgets and comfortable seating makes the Kia Niro a complete package for a smart car lovers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Best hybrid technology in Kia Niro with smart fuel saving features The KIA Niro is the part of a plan for the Korean brand to triple its line-up of green models in 2020. It is a hybrid SUV, although KIA calls it an HUV (hybrid utility vehicle). 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