The Power to Surprise

[1/14] Ready… Dina prepares for a packed day of work and play.

[2/14] Steady… as she goes, the only place Dina will be speeding is on the track.

[3/14] A quick stretch at the Olympic stadium is just the thing to get the adrenaline pumping

[4/14] Go! Training over, now it’s time to make tracks for some serious fun.

[5/14] …and don’t forget the sounds!

[6/14] First stop, collecting supplies from NikeLab, one of the coolest shops in the capital.

[7/14] Dina’s checks out the graffiti in über-trendy Shoreditch

[8/14] The handy rear-view parking camera is great for getting Dina out of tight spots

[9/14] Check out those gorgeous curves – and the London Eye’s not bad either!

[10/14] There’s always time to pull over and enjoy a beautiful Waterloo sunset.

[11/14] When the big hand says it’s time to hit the West End, finding the best route couldn’t be easier.

[12/14] So many shops, so little time…

[13/14] Friends are… always there to help you pack the boot with your stash of goodies.

[14/14] And relax. A welcome coffee and dinner before hitting the road and heading home

Published 06 November 2016

By Sunday Times Driving

On your marks: Dina Asher-Smith runs the All-New Kia Niro through its paces

In our latest Kia Instagram Challenge, Olympic sprinter Dina Asher-Smith sees if the Kia Niro can keep up with her on a London shopping trip

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Published 06 November 2016

By Sunday Times Driving

As the fastest British woman on the planet, Olympic-medal-winning sprinter Dina Asher-Smith lives a high-octane life juggling her history studies at London’s Kings College with a demanding training schedule.

Every second counts, so when Kia asked her to share her favourite haunts, landmarks and secret locations around the city, she needed an agile and versatile car suitable for a speedy and successful young woman…