Kia on Wednesday, at the New York auto show, unveiled a completely redesigned lineup of 2023 Niro models — including hybrid, plug-in hybrid and EV versions.
The Niro Hybrid models have a 1.6-liter inline-four engine mated to a 32 kW electric motor mated to a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. That combination makes 139 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque, and Kia is expected to earn 53 mpg combined.
Plug-in hybrid versions with a 62 kW electric motor and a combined output of 180 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque, as well as an 11.1 kwh lithium-ion battery pack will give the EPA an estimated 33 miles. in some versions, which Kia says is a 25% improvement over current Niro PHEVs.
2023 Kia Niro EV
2023 Kia Niro EV
2023 Kia Niro EV
The Niro EV has a 64.8 kWh battery pack and a 201 hp electric motor. It can now charge a 64.8 kWh battery pack from 10% to 80% in less than 45 minutes — at up to 85 kW — or full in less than seven hours at top speed from the battery pack. Level 2 charger 11 kw. It should return a target range of 253 miles — compared with 239 miles for the current version — and an available heat pump and battery warmer should help some people get there in less than ideal conditions. .
Kia has also added a Green Area Driving Mode to its hybrid and plug-in hybrid models, allowing them to automatically prioritize electric driving near schools and hospitals. And an intelligent regenerative braking system that uses radar and road information. The entire Niro product line is still front-wheel drive. Its 6.3-inch ground clearance keeps it closer to a car than a utility vehicle, although Kia adds a skid plate at the rear.
2023 Kia Niro plug-in hybrid
2023 Kia Niro plug-in hybrid
2023 Kia Niro plug-in hybrid
The new Niro’s exterior draws from the look of the HabaNiro concept revealed at the New York auto show three years ago. Kia says the Niro’s drag coefficient is 0.29 – impressive given its slightly boxy, upright silhouette. It features an improved version of the contrast-colored rear pillars behind the rear doors — just black instead of orange. Many of the body panels around the car have been switched from chrome to black, while the front styling is wrapped in sharp LED running lights and the rear rear has been upgraded with Boomerang-style LED taillights. The Niro EV model replaces the black cladding with Steel Gray in some versions.
Kia says the new Niro family is larger on the inside than the current version – with 8 cubic feet more passenger space, Kia claims – even though it’s about the same size on the outside. It is 174 inches long, on a 107.1-inch wheelbase. Cargo space is a good 22.8 cubic feet.
2023 Kia Niro plug-in hybrid
Kia has described the aesthetic of the dash itself as “mellow but irregular,” with the design of the doors forming an arc that protrudes above the gauges and interfaces. Kia seems to have emphasized the glossy black surfaces — and, unfortunately, the touch surfaces — but it has kept the metallic markings to a minimum. Family syncs with Kia’s Plan S for more electric and electrified vehicles, and work on upgrading the interior with sustainable but premium material. This includes a header made of recycled wallpaper, upholstery made from bio-polyurethane and eucalyptus leaves, and paint that the company claims is benzene, toluene and xylene free.
2023 Kia Niro EV
Kia has yet to detail the difference in trim-level features for the 2023 Niro lineup, but it does say that it will offer a panoramic roof, heated and ventilated front seats, and lighting. according to the surrounding mood, eight-speaker premium audio, adaptive cruise control, a digital key system, a head-up display and dual 10.3-inch screens including the instrument cluster. equipment and infotainment — with over-the-air updates to maps and more. Kia says the system has both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto wireless compatibility, along with a wireless phone charger. A full suite of active safety items now includes autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection, active lane control, driver attention warning, and traffic collision avoidance. rear and safety exit system to help with parking on busy roads.
2023 Kia Niro EV
Previously, the Niro was offered in hybrid form in all 50 states, with plug-in versions limited to 12 states. Niro EV is an efficient and pleasant means of drivingand it was Runner-up for our Best Car to Buy in 2020and we suggest that it might have won if this model had been widely available. The brand began expanding the availability of these models last year, and Kia now plans to offer all three versions in all 50 states — just like the new one. EV6 . power crossover.
Kia says the entire Niro lineup will arrive at dealerships starting in the fall of 2022.
