2013 Kia Niro Concept Packs Gullwing Doors, Brushed-Alloy Finishes and Quad-Beam LEDs

February 17, 2019, 8 pmSeptember 22, 2014, 8 pm by Tom Burkart

The Kia Niro concept from 2013 uses almost every youthful design trick in the book — but falls flat to these eyes.

Dark wheels, blushed-alloy surfaces, a coupe bodystyle, and quad-beam LEDs all say ‘hip’ and ‘sexy’ sub-Sportage crossover. But what is going on with the blob-like nose, obese hood bulges and minivan windshield angle? Ick!

2013 Kia Niro

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