Kia Unveils Trail’ster Off-Road Concept at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CHICAGO (Feb. 12, 2015) – Kia introduced the all-new Trail’ster, an advanced and capable electric all-wheel drive (e-AWD) concept vehicle this morning during the 2015 Chicago Auto Show Media Preview. The bold off-roader was conceived by Kia’s California design studio and built for city dwellers seeking the ultimate urban escape.
Based on the Kia Soul, the new Trail’ster features an electric all-wheel drive system, a turbocharged engine and a fully retractable canvas roof. The electric motor mounted on the rear axle gives the car a 220 total horse power and a 285 lb. ft. of torque. Other features include a 25 to 35 percent fuel economy improvement for city driving and 5 to 10 percent improvement for highway.
“This is all-wheel drive done in an advanced and responsible way without sacrificing anything when it comes to performance,” said Thomas Kearns, chief designer at Kia’s California design studio. “The rugged Trail’ster is intended to go where no Soul has gone before.”
Efficient and lightweight, the Trail’ster is ideal for transporting adventurers and their gear. Its all-wheel capability enables a wide array of mountain activities, from skiing to snowboarding to camping, hiking and mountain biking.
To watch complete coverage of the 2015 Chicago Auto Show Media Preview press conferences, please visit http://www.ustream.tv/channel/chicago-auto-show-2011. The manufacturer press conferences are also available at www.youtube.com/chicagoautoshow. For more information about the Chicago Auto Show, please visit www.chicagoautoshow.com.
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