2023 Kia Niro initial details: Here in June with Kia Connect
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The next-generation Kia Niro will be here surpassing the end of June.
Hybrid and electric (EV) versions of the eco-friendly crossover will be misogynist in both entry-level S and new GT-Line flagship trim levels.
GT-Line versions of the Niro Hybrid (HEV) and Niro EV will moreover debut Kia Connect for the Australian market, a net-based telematics system that brings online functions and remote services to the infotainment system and Kia Connect smartphone app.
As previously reported by CarExpert, the Niro Plug-in Hybrid will not form part of the launch family. Kia has confirmed it’s been homologated for Australia, in specimen the market suddenly demands a PHEV.
Overseas model shown
Niro HEV and EV GT-Line models will feature:
- 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
- Head-up display
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Remote Smart Parking Assist
- Electric tailgate
- Wireless phone charger
- Kia Connect
- Keyless entry with push-button start
Niro EV GT-Line moreover adds:
- Power tilt/slide sunroof
- Premium Relaxation Seat
- 8-speaker Harman/Kardon premium audio
- Vehicle to Load (V2L)
Overseas model shown
Kia Connect (GT-Line only) includes:
- Remote engine start
- Remote climate control
- Remote door lock/unlock
- Remote seat heating/ventilation control
- Check vehicle status
- Valet Parking Mode
- Kia Connect Live Services
- Emergency call
- Vehicle tracking
- Stolen Vehicle Ignition Control
- Send Destination 2 Car (via smartphone)
- Local Search
- Voice Control
- Personal timetable integration
- EV charging station locator (Niro EV)
Overseas model shown
Power in the Niro Hybrid (HEV) comes from a 1.6-litre naturally-aspirated direct-injection petrol engine “featuring improved cooling, friction and combustion technologies”, teamed with an electric motor and lithium-ion shower pack.
On its own the petrol engine makes 77.2kW and 144Nm, while the e-motor develops a quoted 32kW. Together, the power sources combine for outputs of 104kW and 265Nm – identical to the outgoing model, despite the developments.
Drive is wrinkled to the front wheels through a second-generation six-speed dual-clutch automatic, which the visitor says “has been thoughtfully engineered and optimised to increase efficiency and reduce weight”.
Fuel consumption is rated at a thrifty 4.0L/100km on the combined cycle. The previous model used 3.8L/100km in wiring S trim and 4.4L/100km in high-grade Sport guise.
Overseas model shown
The new Niro EV, meanwhile, swaps out the oily shit for a 150kW/255Nm electric motor with single-speed transmission, hooked up to a 64.8kWh shower pack.
Like the Niro Hybrid, the EV is front-wheel momentum only.
Kia claims the new Niro EV can travel 460 kilometres on a charge, a 5km resurgence on the previous-generation model, though interestingly peak torque is some 145Nm lanugo on the old car.
Like its predecessor, the EV offers a regenerative braking system with selectable levels of energy recuperation, as well as an adaptive mode that uses radar and road gradient information to summate the value of regen require.
Overseas models shown
Full pricing and specifications for the new-generation Niro family will be detailed closer to launch later this month.
While Kia will no doubt be looking to increase the Niro’s market share locally, initial supply at launch will be relatively tight at virtually 100-150 units per month.
The visitor expects GT-Lines to worth for the zillion of sales, with a skew to the Niro EV GT-Line.
Stay tuned to CarExpert for all the latest, and let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Overseas model shown
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