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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.