Kia’s least expensive crossover—redesigned for 2023—is quieter, more refined, and more tech-forward than before.
The budget-priced 2023 Kia Niro hybrid still produces 139 hp from its 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine paired to a six-speed DCT and 1.6-kWh battery pack.
EV evangelicals might wonder, aren’t we supposed to be moving toward a purely electrified future? But for the low-priced Niro, this three-pronged strategy ensures there’s a level of electrification for every need and every wallet. Considering the industry is still very much in the transition, that seems like a fair bet.
No matter the model, the drive experience is vastly improved over the old version. The Niro rides on Kia and Hyundai’s new K3 platform, shared with the Hyundai Elantra. These are, indeed, very good bones. Dimensionally, the Niro grows slightly, with overall length up by 2.5 inches and a wheelbase stretched by almost an inch. It’s slightly wider too but no taller than before. And all that gives the Niro a more substantial and planted stance.
Our test hybrid model came with heated and ventilated seats as well as the Touring package, which blacks out the trim and includes 18-inch wheels and tires, aluminum pedals, a sunroof, full LED headlamps, and power folding mirrors. Those larger tires dial back the fuel-economy rating to 49 mpg.On the road, the Niro Hybrid has a level of refinement and driving elan that surpasses the old model.
Kia uses quite a number of environmentally friendly materials in the cabin, including the somewhat coarse-feeling headliner made from recycled wallpaper. Our SX Touring was equipped with much smoother and softer vegan leather seats.The Niro is roomy for a CUV of this size. Our near-six-foot frame was able to sit behind our front seat position with plenty of knee room and a surprising amount of head clearance, too.
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