Kia Niro 2023 Review Prices , and Pictures
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Based on 1 reviewsMSRP range: $27,000
- The 2023 Kia Niro is fully redesigned
- A fresh interior that borrows goodies from the EV6, the Niro's bigger sibling
- Hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and EV powertrains
- Kicks off the second Niro generation for 2023
If the Kia Niro isn't on your radar, you're not alone. Though it occupies the small hatchback/SUV space that everyone seems to be eyeing these days, it's actually Kia's lowest-selling model of 2021 — not counting the discontinued Cadenza and K900. The problem isn't choice — the Niro is available in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully electric variants. Rather, we think the Niro's bland exterior and ho-hum interior design play a big part in the buying public's general apathy.
It seems Kia was acutely aware of the Niro's image problem when it set about designing the new one because the redesigned 2023 Niro is as eye-catching as the current car is vanilla. The new Niro is a from-the-ground-up redo with fresh looks and a modern interior to boot. The hatchback/SUV has a more squat stance than before, with a rear that features black paneling for a two-tone look and a front with an all-new grille and daytime running lights that look like an electrocardiogram — Kia calls them "heartbeats." It does everything right that the old car did wrong, and we look forward to seeing it in the metal.
What's under the Niro's hood?Like its predecessor, the 2023 Niro will be available in hybrid, plug-in and full EV forms. No mpg or range estimates were announced with the new Niro, but we assume there will be improvements in all areas. For reference, the current Niro hybrid will get up to 50 mpg combined (53 city/48 highway), and the EV has a maximum range of 239 miles on a single charge.
How's the Niro's interior?Inside, the Niro pilfers some goodies from its larger sibling, the EV6. The center console with the knob-like gear selector, dual-screen layout for the upper dashboard, and touch-sensitive HVAC panel look a lot like what we've seen in the EV6. That's no bad thing, though. The current Niro is a size down from the EV6, and we expect the new Niro to follow closely in the footsteps in its forebear. With that in mind, there should be plenty of room for both eco-conscious vehicles in Kia's lineup.
MatoCar saysAn well-sized EV SUV with good looks and an eco-friendly interior to boot? We say bring it on, Kia.
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