Continentalfully electric Kia Niro became the original equipment supplier of hybrid and plug-in hybrid models. Here are the details.
Technology company and premium tire maker Continental has become the original equipment supplier for Kia’s new Niro model. Niro’s hybrid and plug-in models leave the factory with Continental’s EcoContact 6 Q, PremiumContact 6 and ProContact RX premium tires. 17″ EcoContact 6 Q tires are fitted to the fully electric Niro model in European, Middle Eastern and African factories. HEV (hybrid electric vehicle) and PHEV (plug-in hybrid) models leave the factory with 18″ PremiumContact 6 series tires.
EcoContact 6 Q stands out not only with its high energy efficiency and long service life, but also with its superior road holding and braking performance. The tread profile ensures a longer tire life by constantly adapting to the road surface. The specially developed rubber compound minimizes friction when the tire comes into contact with the road surface, so the tire absorbs less energy and reduces rolling resistance. Thanks to the developed blocks, sipes and side channels, the noise level of the EcoContact 6 Q series has also been optimized.
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Many brands like Kia prefer Continental tires
In many countries of the world, Continental also supplies summer, winter and all-season tires to the tire replacement market, such as the test champion AllSeasonContact for Kia Niro. Automakers around the world trust Continental as their leading tire supplier.
About 33% of vehicles in Europe roll off the assembly line with Continental tires. Continental is gradually strengthening its position as a tire supplier for fully electric vehicles. In 2021, 7 of the 10 highest volume electric vehicle manufacturers worldwide chose the tire manufacturer’s high-tech expertise as original equipment.