Kia showcased its EcoDynamics at the Paris Motor Show. Kia EcoDynamics models Eco cee'd, Eco Venga and Sportage (Mild Hybrid), have significantly reduced emissions

To showcase its EcoDynamics range of fuel-saving vehicles, Kia Motors is displaying three new 'ultra-low' CO₂ models in its 'Green Zone' at the Paris Motor Show.  The innovative trio, Eco cee'd, Eco Venga and Sportage (Mild Hybrid), have significantly reduced emissions – down to just 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-litre diesel engine.  Cleaner, quieter and more fuel-efficient, this engine generates 66kW at 4000 rpm and maximum torque of 240Nm is available from just 1900 rpm, for excellent driveability.

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 fuel-stretching ISG Start/Stop system – which automatically switches off and then restarts the engine in congested city driving – optimised gear ratios and a large underbody panel beneath the 4.26-metre long car's to smooth its aerodynamics.  Its CO₂ rating is 94 g/km.

Intended for production later this year, the new Eco Venga is also equipped with Kia's 1.4-litre, 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 tyres help to reduce CO₂ emissions to 114 g/km.

Kia's second eco concept car for Paris is the Sportage Mild Hybrid.  Based on the all-new Sportage compact SUV now on sale across Europe, this model is powered by the new, larger 1.7-litre version of the U2 diesel.  This engine, which produces 85kW and 260Nm of torque from a super-low 1250 rpm, is mated to a 5kW electric motor with a double layer capacitor.  Small changes cut aerodynamic drag, brake drag and tyre resistance so the SUV's CO₂ rating is a modest 117 g/km.