Powertrain: 139-hp, 1.6-liter 4-cylinder hybrid and 180-hp, 1.6-liter 4-cylinder plug-in hybrid 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission front-wheel drive 201-hp, electric motor 1-speed direct drive front-wheel drive. The striking, boomerang-like LED taillights is somewhat reminiscent of the Volvo XC40, XC60, and XC90 SUVs. This is especially the case when the “Aero Blade” element just behind the rear doors is painted in a contrasting color. What it looks like: Although the front of the Niro doesn’t look dramatically different from the outgoing model, beyond the lower, grille-height headlamps, toward the rear things look considerably different. What it competes with: Chevrolet Bolt and Bolt EUV, Honda Insight, Hyundai Ioniq, Hyundai Kona Electric, Nissan Leaf, Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, Toyota Prius and Prius Prime
And the Niro EV has an estimated driving range of 253 miles, up from the previous 239 miles. The plug-in hybrid (also known as a PHEV, for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) has a 7-mile-longer electric-only range, now up to an estimated 33 miles.
For example, Kia estimates that the new Niro hybrid will achieve 53 mpg combined according to the EPA’s ratings-a 3 mpg improvement.
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It also has a new infotainment system, as well as a plethora of standard active safety and driver assistance features.Īlthough the Niro’s three powertrains are largely a carryover from the previous model, all have made gains in efficiency. Yet the automaker says the vehicle has actually lost weight in the process, thanks to the new, lighter platform the Niro is built on. The 2023 Niro is ever-so-slightly larger than the outgoing model, and with this size increase it gains passenger and cargo volume, according to Kia.
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