KIA Military Vehicles

 Kia showcases new defense vehicle technologies

at IDEX 2021 defense exhibition 

 - Kia displays Light TacticalCargo Truck and Bare Chassis concepts at the IDEX defense exhibition in the UAE 

- Unique design optimized formilitary use offering superior mobility, durability and functionality 

- Modular platform canunderpin mobile workshops, communication hubs and troop and cargo carryingcapabilities 

 - Four-wheel drive,independent suspension and run-flat tyres ensures enhanced usability in harshenvironments 

 (SEOUL) February 21, 2021 – KiaCorporation has showcased two light tactical defense vehicle concepts at the2021 International Defense Exhibition & Conference (IDEX) in the UAE, thelargest international defense exhibition in the Middle East and Africa.

Kia has beensupplying its light tactical vehicles to the South Korean military since 2016, becomingthe standard-bearer for vehicle quality in the country’s military. The new four-seaterLight Tactical Cargo Truck concept displayed at IDEX adopts a bold, commanding designand has been equipped with a cargo container for transporting troops alongside diversearmory. Kia expects the added visual appeal and usability to stimulate furtherdemand for its military vehicles

Alongsidethe Light Tactical Cargo Truck concept at IDEX, Kia is displaying the vehicle’sBare Chassis. With the body removed, the bare chassis showcases the truck’s powertrainand basic frame, providing a glimpse of the platform’s scalability as a basisfor a range of armored vehicles. Kia is actively developing vehicles based onthe Bare Chassis for clients around the world.

Ik-taeKim, Vice President for Kia's Special Vehicle Division said: "Our participationat IDEX 2021 is an opportunity to promote Kia's latest developments in thedesign of future defense vehicles. Both concepts on display have been developedto be highly flexible and durable, with the capability to be used in some ofthe world’s harshest environments."

Kia’sinvolvement at IDEX is its largest to-date, with the region being seen as a keystrategic military vehicle market. Kia first participated at IDEX in 2015, withthis year’s exhibition space shared with Kia’s affiliate, Hyundai Rotem Co.

Kia Light Tactical Cargo Truck

Kia hasdeveloped the Light Tactical Cargo Truck concept in close cooperation betweenthe Defense Acquisition Program Administration. The vehicle’smodular chassis has enabled Kia to offer standard and long-wheel base variantsalongside armored and unarmored versions for purposes including tacticalcommanding and reconnaissance, weapon installment and target observation.

Differentiatedby its unique design, the four-person Light Tactical Cargo Truck has been optimizedfor use by military forces by offering superior mobility, outstanding durabilityand a high level of functionality. The unarmored long wheelbase design featuresa superstructure that can be tailored to underpin different structures such as acargo box, a mobile workshop and a communications centre. The vehicle can also carryten fully-armed soldiers and up to three tons of cargo in the vehicle’s rearcompartment.

The KiaLight Tactical Cargo Truck is powered by a 225 horsepower Euro 5 diesel engine,with power sent to all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission. The truckalso features an independent suspension system, air conditioning, alimited-slip differential, run-flat tyres and an electro-magnetic interferencesystem.

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Kia Corporation – about us

Kia (www.kia.com) is a global mobility brand with avision to create sustainable mobility solutions for consumers, communities, andsocieties around the world. Founded in 1944, Kia has been providing mobilitysolutions for more than 75 years. With 52,000 employees worldwide, a presencein more than 190 markets, and manufacturing facilities in six countries, thecompany today sells around three million vehicles a year. Kia is spearheadingthe popularization of electrified and battery electric vehicles and developinga growing range of mobility services, of people around the world to explore thebest ways of getting around. The company's brand slogan – ‘Movement thatinspires’ – reflects Kia’s commitment to inspire consumers through its productsand services.

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