RUMOR: All-New Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid To Get e-4WD
...It should be noted that this is not the AWD system that you might be used to, but rather the electric 4WD system that has been developed by Hyundai Wia, a South Korean automotive parts maker tied to the Hyundai-Kia group.
Kia Niro e-4WD system
In a standard 4WD system, you need a shaft and a transfer case to send power to the rear wheels, which results in a reduction of interior luggage space, as well as poorer fuel efficiency.
The E-4WD system uses an electric motor mounted between the rear wheels to deliver that power...
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