New Kia Niro Comes Factory-Fitted with Premium Tires from Continental

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New Kia Niro Comes Factory-Fitted with Premium Tires from Continental
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New Kia Niro Comes Factory-Fitted with Premium Tires
from Continental
•   Continental is supplying the EcoContact 6 Q, PremiumContact 6 and ProContact RX for
    both the fully electric Kia Niro and the hybrid and plug-in hybrid model variants
•   In 2021, seven of the ten highest-volume manufacturers of electric vehicles opted to
    factory-fit Continental tires

Hanover, Germany, June 2, 2022. For its new Niro, Kia is once again factory-fitting tires from
Continental. The tire manufacturer is supplying its EcoContact 6 Q, PremiumContact 6, and
ProContact RX premium tires directly to the factory. In Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the fully
electric Niro model variant is being factory-fitted with 17″ EcoContact 6 Q tires. The HEV (hybrid
electric vehicle) and PHEV (plug-in hybrid) versions are rolling ex works on 18″ tires from the
PremiumContact 6 line. Customers in the USA and Korea can choose the 18″ ProContact RX as
all-season tires for their new HEV or PHEV.

The EcoContact 6 Q is characterized not only by its outstanding energy efficiency and service life,
but also its superior handling and brake performance. The tread profile constantly adapts to the
road surface, ensuring a longer tire life. The specially developed rubber compound minimizes
friction when the tire is in contact with the road surface, which means that the tire absorbs less
energy and, in turn, rolling resistance is reduced. Thanks to modified blocks, sipes and lateral
grooves, the EcoContact 6 Q is also noise-optimized.

The PremiumContact 6 – winner in the 2022 ADAC summer tire test (size tested: 215/60 R 16
99V) – offers exceptional safety and comfort. The special rubber compound in the tread, which is
crucial for the tire’s grip, ensures outstanding safety and wet braking characteristics. The tire
design provides high cornering stability and ensures high lateral force transmission. The special
design featuring circumferential grooves allows for a rapid response in terms of handling and
steering precision on wet and dry roads.

The ProContact RX is an all-season touring tire with particular focus on traction and brake
performance on both wet and dry roads. The precise steering response enables excellent handling.

In many countries of the world, Continental also offers a wide range of additional summer, winter
and all-season tires – including test winners such as the AllSeasonContact – for the Kia Niro as
part of its tire replacement business.

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New Kia Niro Comes Factory-Fitted with Premium Tires from Continental
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Automobile manufacturers all over the world rely on Continental as a leading tire supplier. In
Europe, almost one in three cars rolls off the assembly line fitted with Continental tires. Continental
is further strengthening its position as a supplier of tires for fully electric vehicles. In 2021, for
example, seven of the ten highest-volume manufacturers of electric vehicles worldwide opted for
the tire manufacturer’s high level of technological expertise as original equipment.

The following products and sizes are approved ex works for the Kia Niro in the respective
markets:

EMEA: EcoContact 6 Q 215/55 R17 94V

EMEA: PremiumContact 6 225/45 R18 95V XL FR

USA / Korea: ProContact RX 225/45 R18 95V XL FR

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of
people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and
affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2021, Continental generated sales
of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8,
2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary.

The Tires group sector has 24 production and development locations worldwide. Continental is one of the
leading tire manufacturers with more than 57,000 employees and posted sales of €11.8 billion in 2021 in this
group sector. Continental ranks among the technology leaders in tire production and offers a broad product
range for passenger cars, commercial and special-purpose vehicles as well as two-wheelers. Through
continuous investment in research and development, Continental makes a major contribution to safe, cost
effective and ecologically efficient mobility. The portfolio of the tire business includes services for the tire
trade and fleet applications, as well as digital management systems for tires.

Press contact

Henry Schniewind
Head of External Communications
Continental Tires
Phone: +49-511-9382-1810
E-mail: henry.schniewind@conti.de

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                                             Continental is supplying premium tires for the
                                             electric vehicle variants of the new Kia Niro.

                                             Image copyright: Kia

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                                             Depending on the region and model variant, the
                                             EcoContact 6 Q, PremiumContact 6 and
                                             ProContact RX tires are approved.

                                             Image copyright: Kia

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                                             Thanks to modified blocks, sipes and lateral
                                             grooves, the EcoContact 6 Q is noise-optimized.

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                                             The PremiumContact 6 ensures outstanding
                                             safety and wet braking characteristics as well as
                                             high cornering stability.

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                                             The ProContact RX is an all-season touring tire
                                             offering outstanding traction and brake
                                             performance on both wet and dry roads.

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