Kia Niro - catalog and technical specifications
Years of manufacture Kia Niro
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New Kia Niro. Hybrid that turns into an electric vehicle
In November 2021, the 2nd generation Kia Niro SUV debuted at the Seoul Motor Show. This model is very popular in Israel, so let’s get to know the newcomer better. The new Kia Niro will go on sale in 2022. Israeli buyers can currently purchase the first generation car restyled in 2019 in all three powertrain versions. The new Niro has a completely new design, an EV6-style eco-friendly interior, and a new driving mode for the hybrid version.
‘With its eco-friendly materials, advanced technology, and electric powertrains, the all-new Kia Niro makes it simple to live a sustainable lifestyle while also meeting customers' practical needs’
It is known that the new model will be available with hybrid and electric powertrains, denoted by the letters HEV, PHEV and EV. In some ways, the new SUV resembles the Habaniro concept car, introduced in 2019. And its ‘face’ is a new version of Kia’s “tiger smile” corporate identity. The two-story design of the radiator grille is a narrow strip on top with narrow “wings” hovering over unusually shaped optics, and a wide-open lower “mouth”. The outlines of the front end are very rounded, like stones rounded with water.
Broken lines of running lights are called ‘heartbeat’. The vehicle comes with a two-tone body, offering improved aerodynamics with its massive rear pillars. The taillights are made in the form of boomerangs.
The 2022 Kia Niro features an asymmetric front panel that hugs the driver and front passenger. The passenger compartment is trimmed predominantly with recycled materials, such as recycled wallpaper for the ceiling and eucalyptus leaf fibers for the seats. The design of seats has allowed increasing the usable space inside.
To some extent, the hybrid will also be an electric car: the new Niro will receive a special mode that forcibly switches the hybrid SUV to electric so that the vehicle does not make noise and does not pollute areas with a high concentration of people
For the first time in the new generation of the vehicle, Kia has offered Green Zone Driving Mode. The mode allows SUVs with a hybrid powertrain HEV (hybrid electric vehicle) or a plug-in hybrid PHEV (plug-in hybrid) to switch to electric vehicle driving mode. You can detect ‘green zones’, which include residential areas, schools or hospitals, using navigation or a history of previous trips, where you can also add your home or office.
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In the ranking of compact hybrid cars at the entry price level, the Kia Niro can confidently claim top positions. This stylish modern crossover has a significant advantage over its competitors: it considerably reduces fuel expenses, saving your money, which is especially relevant for Israel with its high gasoline prices. It's no wonder the Kia Niro was named one of the best in the "World Car of 2023" contest.
The compact hybrid crossover has been in production since 2016, underwent a facelift in 2019, and the second generation was launched in 2022. Kia Niro is available in three variants — standard HEV and plug-in PHEV hybrid, as well as the electric Kia Niro EV. The hybrid powertrain is complemented by the Eco-DAS system, which provides drivers with fuel-saving hints—when to coast and when to use regenerative battery charging. The Predictive Energy Control system plans the most fuel-efficient route to the destination by utilizing previously stored energy.
Inside the Kia Niro, there's a state-of-the-art multimedia system, a full set of automotive electronics and safety systems, wireless charging and external electronic-digital gadget connectivity features. The cargo space can be nearly doubled by partially transforming the rear sofa.
The current Kia Niro 2023 embodies Kia's design philosophy of "Opposites United". The distinctive front optics with jagged daytime running lights, dubbed the "heartbeat", boomerang-shaped rear lights, and two-tone body make the crossover genuinely stylish. Another strength of the model is the use of eco-friendly materials in the interior design.
In the new generation of Kia Niro, a "Green Zone Drive Mode" has been introduced. The HEV and PHEV versions automatically switch to electric vehicle mode. For determining "green zones", which include residential areas, schools, or hospitals, the car uses navigation or a log of previous trips, where you can also add your home or office.
The vehicle combines the benefits of a crossover with the unlimited capabilities of a hybrid. Spaciousness, fuel efficiency, excellent dynamics, driving comfort, and safety—all of these give the Kia Niro its deserved popularity among many car enthusiasts in Israel. The crossover will handle any city road, providing an excellent driving experience and saving your funds.
Comfort, elegance, and functionality—that's what you need today. Choose the Kia Niro, and you won't regret it!