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Kia at IDEX 2021 Defence exhibition
• Kia displays Light Tactical Cargo Truck and Bare Chassis concepts at the IDEX defence exhibition in the UAE.
• The company says the unique design is optimised for military use offering superior mobility, durability and functionality.
•The modular platform can underpin mobile workshops, communication hubs and troop and cargo-carrying capabilities.
Kia has been supplying its light tactical vehicles to the South Korean army since 2016, becoming the standard-bearer for vehicle quality in the country s military operation system.
The new four-seater Light Tactical Cargo Truck concept displayed at Idex adopts a bold, commanding design. It has been equipped with a cargo container for transporting troops alongside diverse armoury.
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It has all the ingredients to be competitive in Australia too, with a Euro 5-compliant turbo-diesel engine and eight-speed automatic that drives all four wheels, while independent suspension and a limited-slip differential also features.
Power output isn’t too bad either, with 168kW available to keep it competitive against the likes of the 2.0-litre bi-turbo Ranger, HiLux Rugged X and event V6-powered VW Amarok.
The company is trying to drive further interest in its military vehicles.
If you need to escape the carnage of an apocalyptic event or somehow find yourself in the throes of a military mission, the first choice of vehicle that springs to mind probably won t be a Kia. Something like the Rezvani Hercules 6x6 seems more appropriate. But Kia is no stranger to building military vehicles. A few years ago, the company produced a Humvee-like Kia Light Tactical Vehicle and since 2016, Kia has produced light tactical vehicles for the South Korean army.
Because of that, Kia s latest unveiling of a Light Tactical Cargo Truck and Bare Chassis concept is perhaps not entirely surprising. The pair of concepts were shown at the 2021 International Defense Exhibition & Conference (IDEX) in the UAE. Naturally, these vehicles require a high degree of mobility and durability for their unique uses.
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The South Korean army has been getting its light tactical vehicles from Kia for the past five years, which shows how far the carmaker has come with regards to military-worthy products. Meanwhile, this new Light Tactical Cargo Truck concept is all about versatility, featuring a cargo container for transporting both troops as well as armory.
“Our participation at IDEX 2021 is an opportunity to promote Kia s latest developments in the design of future defense vehicles. Both concepts on display have been developed to be highly flexible and durable, with the capability to be used in some of the world’s harshest environments,” said Ik-tae Kim, VP for Kia’s Special Vehicle Division.