Kia Futron Concept Is An Electric SUV Coupe

Kia has unveiled a new concept car called the Futron Concept. The automaker says that the concept hints at "the switched-on, electric nature of future SUV designs from the brand." The concept has a lightweight SUV coupe body that has fully-electric all-wheel-drive powertrain.Kia debuted the Futron Concept in China at the 2019 China International Import Expo. The concept will be on display there through November 10th. The Futron is built around a single 360-degree design that gives a "smooth form devoid of ornament." The sleek design has an aero-efficient profile.

The vehicle is 4,850mm long, 1,550 mm tall, and has a 3,000 mm long wheelbase. Futuron concept has a fully-electric powertrain with a high-capacity battery low in the vehicle body. Kia says that the Futuron is a sports car on an SUV platform. Inside the concept are comfortable, lean-back seats.

The vehicle is touted as being suitable for urban city environments. The body of the vehicle has a diamond-shaped panoramic glasshouse on top that Kia says has the "best traditions" of UFO and flying saucer design. The roof also has a network of LiDAR sensors that provide Level 4 autonomous driving features.

That means the concept will handle hands-off, eyes-off driving in most situations. The front of Futuro has a new interpretation of the Kia "tiger nose" grille that has been the signature design feature for Kia for over a decade. The design does express a new interpretation for future Kia EVs.