These Are 5 Interesting Things Offered By Kia EV3

Kia EV3. (Doc. Kia Global)

JAKARTA - Kia has launched a new EV3 new model, a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) equipped with a series of interesting things.

By leveraging Kia's advanced technology and customer-focused values, this one car presents a unique and deep experience in the compact EV SUV sector.

"By presenting innovative designs, industry-leading electric drivetrains, as well as practical and innovative lifestyle solutions, EV3 aims to expand the experience of the Kia EV SUV to a wider audience," said Kia Ho Sung Song president and CEO.

There are five interesting things about electric cars that are priced at US$35.000 or equivalent to Rp562 million. So what? Let's look below as quoted from Kia Global's official website.

Design

The first interesting thing about the design side, this car comes with the design philosophy of Kia 'Opposites United', which takes advantage of the creative tensions generated by differences in natural value and modernity to bring together a harmonious overall, is at the heart of the formation of a progressive, dynamic, and dramatic Kia EV3 design.

"Despite being compact, its inspiring exterior envelopes open interior space which emphasizes restorative relaxation for every trip. Its aesthetics facing the future are further strengthened by a bold choice of color," said Executive Vice President and Global Design Head Kia Karim Habib.

interior aesthetics

In addition to the exterior design, this one car cabin also attracts attention. The interior design EV3 offers a spacious cabin that is comfortable to accommodate five people. Kia has created a highly functional and effective cabin that exudes an attractive living room atmosphere, designed to be enjoyed by passengers on every trip and while the vehicle is charging. With a 25 liter baggage capacity and a 460 liter rear charge capacity, EV3 offers the widest baggage room in its class.

There is also a 30-inch wide screen, which is included in the 12.3-inch cluster, five-inch AC panels, and 12.3-inch AVN screens. The screen combines smooth touch operations on temperature control functions and provides clear graphics as well as intuitive information for users.

Implementing recycled materials

Kia EV3 combines various environmentally friendly items to accelerate sustainability on a large scale. Recycling fabrics are applied to dashboards and door trims to create intimate and home-like atmospheres. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), which is one of the most easy-to-recycled plastics in the world, is found in various interior areas, including chairs, headliners, door-hand support, decorations, floor mats.

This is an extraordinary reach.

Another interesting thing about this one car is the battery capacity and distance. Kia EV3 is equipped with a sophisticated front-wheel drive electric power train based on the Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), utilizing Kia's fourth-generation battery technology. The EV3 Standard model is offered exclusively with a 58.3kWh battery, while the EV3 Long Range variant is equipped with an 81.4kWh battery.

Both models use 283Nm electric motors, which allow the best acceleration time of 0-100km/h in 7.5 seconds. The maximum speed of EV3 is 170km/hour. Meanwhile, the distance traveled by the Long Range variant reaches 600 km.

Rich in technology

Kia has equipped EV3 with a series of ultra-sophisticated safety, driving, comfort and charging features that are usually provided for the large EV SUV sector. Like the Advanced Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS) technology, vehicles include eDTVC Electric Dynamic Torque Vectoring Control to ensure that EV3 transfers its power smoothly and stably. In addition, it is also equipped with Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Highway Driving Assist and Reverse Parking Collision Avoidance Assist.