The diesel-powered concept cee’d offers CO2 emissions of 94 g/km. Click to enlarge.

To showcase its EcoDynamics range of fuel-saving vehicles, Kia Motors displayed three new low CO₂ models at the Paris Motor Show. The trio—Eco cee’d, Eco Venga and Sportage (Mild Hybrid)—have reduced emissions to 94, 114 and 117 g/km respectively.

The Eco cee’d five-door hatchback is a concept car powered by a modified version of Kia’s U2 family 1.4-liter diesel engine. This engine generates 90 ps (88 hp, 66 kW) at 4,000 rpm and maximum torque of 240 N·m (177 lb-ft) from 1,900 rpm. Changes to improve efficiency include fitting a variable water pump, an alternator with power-saving management system and an over-run decoupling system.

The car also features Kia’s ISG Start/Stop system, optimized gear ratios and a large underbody panel beneath the 4.26-meter long car to smooth its aerodynamics.

Intended for production later this year, the new Eco Venga is also equipped with Kia’s 1.4-liter, 75 ps (74 hp, 55kW) diesel engine, plus many of the technologies from the Eco cee’d concept. In addition, low-friction engine oil, special low-torque taper roller bearings in the transmission and low-rolling resistance, high pressure tires help to reduce CO₂ emissions to 114 g/km.

The Sportage Mild Hybrid, another concept car, is based on the all-new Sportage compact SUV now on sale across Europe,. This model is powered by the new, larger 1.7-liter version of the U2 diesel. This engine, which produces 115 ps (113 hp, 85 kW) and 260 N·m (191 lb-ft) of torque from 1,250 rpm, is mated to a 5 kW electric motor with a double layer capacitor. Small changes cut aerodynamic drag, brake drag and tire resistance.

As it will be applied in the production Sportage, the new 1.7-liter diesel is fitted with a variable geometry turbocharger and generates 115 ps at 4,000 rpm, with 255 N·m (188 lb-ft) of torque from 1,800 rpm for responsive driveability.

(A second new downsized engine for the Sportage is the 135 ps (133 hp, 99 kW), 1.6-liter Gamma gasoline engine.)

The POP. Click to enlarge.

Kia POP EV concept. Kia Motors also premiered its electric POP concept car at the show. Featuring a wedge-shaped design, the POP is equipped with a 60 ps (59 hp, 44 kW), 190 N·m (140 lb-ft) motor. Powered by lithium polymer gel batteries, it has a top speed of 140 km/h (87 mph) and a maximum range of 160 km (99 miles) on a single charge.