Kia Ray plug-in hybrid concept to debut in Chicago

Kia Ray plug-in hybrid concept to debut in Chicago

This is a teaser image of the Kia Ray concept, which will make its debut at the Chicago motor show next month. Not much is known about the Ray, but the Korean carmaker says that it is a plug-in hybrid that also shows off “Kia’s evolving design direction”.

Styled at the Kia Design Centre in the US, the Ray looks to have four-doors wrapped in a low-roof coupe style bodyshell. It’s obvious from the picture that the Ray has a glass roof and prominent wheel arches. We reckon that it should be quite a looker in the metal.

On another note, Kia says that real-life testing of its hybrid vehicles (both petrol and diesel variants) will start this year in the UK.

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Danny Tan

Danny Tan loves driving as much as he loves a certain herbal meat soup, and sweet engine music as much as drum beats. He has been in the auto industry since 2006, previously filling the pages of two motoring magazines before joining this website. Enjoys detailing the experience more than the technical details.

 

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  • Jackal on Jan 23, 2010 at 1:00 am

    Wow!! Kis has really come a long way…. One can only hope Naza Kia will catch up…

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  • Jackal on Jan 23, 2010 at 1:01 am

    Wow!! Kia has really come a long way…. One can only hope Naza Kia will catch up…

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  • wolfsburg on Jan 23, 2010 at 1:39 am

    Wonder if it is the hint of the next Optima…

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  • sparrow on Jan 23, 2010 at 1:44 am

    wow.. nice design…. looks like European sports car.

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  • Horlic on Jan 23, 2010 at 1:56 am

    Excellent sport car design from KIA Ray! Cant wait to see and feel the real car!

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  • great.. they're developing very well… hope proton will be the same… someday..

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  • Black Dog on Jan 23, 2010 at 5:29 am

    Well said, Jackal. Naza Kia really need to keep up to ride the Korean tide.

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  • Mazda 3 MPS on Jan 23, 2010 at 9:16 am

    Maserati boomerang lights?

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  • whystereo on Jan 23, 2010 at 8:02 pm

    i wonder will this really arrive in malaysia…

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  • Wow! With all these amazing design cars coming in the future.. I think I will keep using my 5 year old car as long as I can until the new awesome design cars come to MY. No point to change now and stuck with yesterday's designed cars that are available now..

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