2023 Kia Niro

Information

The Kia Niro (Korean: 기아 니로) is a compact crossover SUV (C-segment) manufactured by Kia since 2016. It is an electrification-focused vehicle, offering three versions: hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric variants.

Second generation (SG2; 2021)

Overview

Production: 2021–present
Model years: 2023–present (North America)
Assembly: South Korea: Hwaseong, Gyeonggi

Body and chassis

Related: Hyundai Kona (SX2)

Powertrain

Engine: Petrol hybrid:1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 GDi HEV/PHEV I4
Electric motor: Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | 42 kW (56 hp) (HEV) | 83 kW (111 hp) (PHEV) | 150 kW (201 hp) (EV)
Transmission: 6-speed D6KF1 dual-clutch (HEV & PHEV) | 1-speed reduction gear (EV)
Hybrid drivetrain: Parallel hybrid | Plug-in hybrid
Battery: 1.32 kWh Lithium polymer battery (HEV) | 11.1 kWh Lithium polymer battery (PHEV) | 64.8 kWh Lithium polymer battery (EV)
Plug-in charging: 85 kW DC (EV) | 11.5 kW AC (EV) | V2L: 3.6 kW (EV)

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2,720 mm (107.1 in)
Length: 4,420 mm (174.0 in)
Width: 1,825 mm (71.9 in)
Height: 1,545–1,585 mm (60.8–62.4 in)
Curb weight: 1,405–1,490 kg (3,097–3,285 lb) (Hybrid) | 1,610 kg (3,549 lb) (Plug-in Hybrid) | 1,739 kg (3,834 lb) (Electric)

The second-generation Niro was released at the 2021 Seoul Mobility Show on 25 November. The front part extended the Tiger Face design from the hood to the fender. A C-pillar integrated with a boomerang-shaped LED rear combination lamp was applied to the side, and a vertical LED rear combination lamp was applied to the rear.

In the interior, recycled fibres were used on the ceiling of the vehicle and water-friendly paint without benzene, toluene, and xylene was added to the door panel. The bio-artificial leather sheet used fibres made from raw materials extracted from eucalyptus leaves. It is also equipped with driver assistance systems and infotainment such as head-up displays, remote smart parking assistance, rear passenger notification, and smart power tailgate.

The model was officially launched on 25 January 2022, while the second-generation Niro EV debuted in April 2022.