KIA INTRODUCES NEW EV6 AND NIRO EV 'HORIZON' SPECIAL EDITIONS
Kia UK has today announced new special-edition ‘Horizon’ models for the Kia EV6 and Niro EV, adding to the broad appeal of each EV. Sitting alongside the existing Niro EV and EV6 line-ups, ‘Horizon’ models boast a comprehensive standard equipment list at an affordable price point.
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EV6 ‘Horizon’
The EV6 ‘Horizon’ is positioned just above the entry level ‘Air’ model, and below the sportier ‘GT-Line’ models. Above the standard equipment on the ‘Air’ model, the ‘Horizon’ adds several features:- Automatic body coloured flush exterior door handles
- Solar glass windscreen
- Dual LED headlights with adaptive driving beam
- Front parking sensors*
- High gloss black door trim
- Driver’s power adjustable memory seat
- Front passenger power seat with two-way electric lumbar support
- Heated outer second row seats
- Wireless mobile phone charger
- Smart power tailgate
- On-the-road price: £45,995
The on-the-road price also includes premium paint as standard, with a choice of three finishes for customers to choose from: Midnight Black, Interstellar Grey, or new for the EV6 Gravity Blue. The interior is trimmed in black artificial leather as standard, and features 19-inch grey alloy wheels.
The EV6 ‘Horizon’ is offered exclusively with a 225bhp rear-wheel drive powertrain, paired with a long-range 77.4kWh battery pack. It’s capable of driving up to 328 miles on a single charge (WLTP combined cycle)**. The EV6 ‘Horizon’ also offers ultra-rapid 800V charging technology, enabling the car to recharge from 10-80 per cent in just 18 minutes*** when plugged into a 350kW charger.
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Niro EV ‘Horizon’
The Niro EV ‘Horizon’ slots into the Niro EV line-up between the entry-level ‘2’ grade and mid-level ‘3’ grade. Like the EV6 ‘Horizon’, it benefits from a wide variety of additional standard equipment over the entry model, including:- LED headlights
- Front fog lights
- Rear privacy glass
- Electrically folding high gloss door mirrors
- Front parking sensors*
- Rain sensing front wipers
- All-round electric windows with driver’s and front passenger auto up/down
- Black artificial leather upholstery
- Heated front seats and steering wheel
- Driver’s power adjustable seat with aircell type lumbar support
- Wireless mobile phone charger
- Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)
- Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA)
- Highway Driving Assist (HDA1.0)
- On-the-road price: £37,995
It also offers premium paint as standard within the on-the-road price, with customers choosing from Mineral Blue, Interstellar Grey or Midnight Black, paired with gloss black body cladding. The Niro EV ‘Horizon’ rides on 17-inch alloy wheels as standard.
Like the rest of the Kia Niro EV line-up, the ‘Horizon’ model is offered with a 64.8kWh battery pack, capable of up-to 285 miles on a single charge, according to the WLTP combined cycle**. Paired with a 150kW electric motor sending power to the front wheels, the Niro EV offers efficient running with smooth and spritely performance.
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Kia to launch 15 EVs worldwide by 2027
The Kia EV6 and Niro EV both form a crucial part of Kia’s global plan of having 15 EVs on sale by 2027, and are sold in the UK alongside the Soul EV and all-new EV9. The introduction of the new ‘Horizon’ models ensures even more choice and value to UK customers considering making the switch to fully electric motoring.
*Front parking sensors may not match exterior body colour
**Range figures are determined according to the standardised EU measurement procedure (WLTP). Individual driving style and other factors, such as speed, outside temperature, topography and the use of electricity-consuming devices/units, have an influence on the real-life range and can possibly reduce it.
*** In order to achieve the maximum charging speed, EV6 must use an 800-volt electric vehicle charger that delivers at least 240kW of electricity. Actual charging speed and charging time may be influenced by the battery temperature and weather conditions.
