As a reminder, the all-electric Niro has a 64.8-kWh battery pack providing juice to an electric motor pumping out 201 hp (150 kW) and 188 lb-ft (255 Nm) as its predecessor. Even if that figure will remain unchanged, it will still significantly come down in North America where EPA’s rating is considerably more realistic. As a refresher, the old electric crossover has an official WLTP rating of 455 km (283 miles) while its American cousin can cover 385 km (239 miles).

Should the estimated number provided by Kia Sweden remain unchanged for the WLTP rating, it would bring a minor bump in the range of 8 kilometers (5 miles). Yes, it’s not much but still better than nothing.

Elsewhere, the 2022 Niro Plug-In Hybrid is listed with a maximum electric range of 37 miles (60 kilometers) courtesy of its 11.1-kWh battery. The pack is actually a tad bigger than before (8.9 kWh), but as is the case with the EV model, the range is provisional rather than a confirmed WLTP rating.

You’ll want the purely electric version if practicality is a priority since the Niro EV can hold 495 liters of cargo, provided you include the front trunk with its 20-liter capacity. As for the PHEV model, it can store up to 451 liters. By extending the wheelbase to 2,720 mm, Kia has made the cabin more spacious in terms of legroom for rear passengers.

Kia will sell the 2022 Niro in Sweden in Action, Advance, and Advance Plus trim levels. Pricing kicks off at 334,400 kr (about $35,500) for the standard non-PHEV hybrid and rises to 543,900 kr ($57,700) for the EV in the top trim.

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Being a North America-bound Niro, it comes as no surprise it has the mandatory orange side markers in the headlights. You can also notice the US-spec license plate and the fact Kia is sticking to those unusually low mounted rear turn signals. The revamped crossover wears the fresh corporate badge and appears to be the non-plug-in hybrid version since that will be the first to go on sale. The PHEV and purely electric derivative will arrive at a later date.

Despite looking radically new both inside and out, the 2023 Kia Niro is not an all-new vehicle. It still packs 139 horsepower from a naturally aspirated 1.6-liter gasoline engine and an electric motor. The crossover gets a dual-clutch, six-speed automatic gearbox and will be offered exclusively with front-wheel drive.

Not only has the power rating been carried over, but so has the drag coefficient of 0.29 despite the massive design changes and the increased footprint. Compared to the model it replaces, the new Niro is 65 millimeters (2.5 inches) longer, 20 millimeters (0.8 inches) wider, and 10 millimeters (0.4 inches) taller.

In addition, the wheelbase has been stretched by 20 millimeters (0.8 inches) for greater rear passenger legroom. The significant jump in size will also pay dividends in terms of practicality by being able to carry an extra 15 liters behind the rear seats, now with a total volume of 451 liters.

South Korea will be the first market to get the 2023 Niro this month, with global regions – including the US – to follow before the end of the year.

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The major difference between the HEV and EV is noticeable at the front where the latter has a closed-off “tiger nose” grille incorporating the charging port mounted right in the center. As a reminder, the outgoing zero-emissions Niro can be recharged by using the port mounted to the right of the grille. It will be interesting to see where the PHEV will have it considering the charging port on the old one was mounted in the front fender.

One interesting feature we did not notice in the official images is the functional side vent behind the contrasting panel mounted on the rear pillar to improve airflow and make the Niro even more efficient. Speaking of that quirky panel, we are honestly hoping Kia will also sell the 2022 Niro with the C-pillar finished in the same color as the rest of the body as this appearance is just too striking for out tastes.

While the HEV model featured on video sits on 18-inch wheels wrapped around in 225/45 tires, the EV uses smaller 17-inch alloys covered in 215/55 rubber. The YouTuber wasn’t allowed to take a peek inside, but official images show a dashboard design quite similar to that of the EV6 as well as the latest Sportage.

Technical specifications are still shrouded in mystery, although Kia is expected to disclose all the juicy details in the coming weeks or months seeing as how the new Niro will go on sale in the first half of 2022.

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The new Niro takes inspiration in terms of design from the 2019 HabaNiro, a funky concept car from which it has inherited the two-tone body paint with the C-pillar finished in a different color for a contrasting effect. It also borrows the boomerang-shaped taillights from the concept, along with the unusual LED daytime running light signature at the front.

The similarities don’t end here as even the Y-spoke design of the alloy wheels is derived from the HabaNiro, along with the general shape of the tailgate and the roof-mounted spoiler. Of course, the production model has eschewed the concept’s scissor doors and side cameras in favor of traditional front and rear doors along with old-school mirrors.

Stepping inside the cabin, it’s another revolution since the 2022 Niro is entirely different on the inside compared to the model it will replace. It uses Kia’s latest screen setup with two large fully digital displays sitting next to one another, serving as the instrument cluster joined on the right side by the infotainment in the same vein as on the latest Sportage.

It has a fancy new two-spoke steering wheel proudly carrying Kia’s revised corporate logo, while the bulky gear lever of the old Niro made way for a much more compact dial surrounded by traditional buttons. The HVAC controls have (thankfully) not been integrated into the touchscreen as you still have a separate module in the middle of the center console.

The interior has been conceived with sustainability in mind by using Bio PU with Tencel from eucalyptus leaves for the seat upholstery along with recycled wallpaper for the headliner. Not only that, but the 2022 Kia Niro uses BTX paint (made without toluene, benzene, and xylene isomers) for the door panels. A nifty little feature is the coat hanger on the back of the front headrests, which both feature a slim design to make the cabin feel more spacious.

The next-gen Niro is scheduled to go on sale next year, with technical specs to be disclosed closer to its launch.

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It’s expected to use the underpinnings of a combustion car once again and should come in the three familiar flavors: hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric. Debuting this Thursday at the Seoul Mobility Show in South Korea, the next-gen Niro is being previewed by Kia courtesy of four rather substantial teaser images showing the C-segment crossover both inside and out. The cabin takes after the EV6 with a pair of screens while retaining separate climate controls. Even the two-spoke steering wheel appears to be borrowed from the E-GMP-based electric crossover.

Stepping outside of the vehicle, it’s fairly easy to notice the 2022 Niro will take after the interesting HabaNiro concept unveiled a little over two years ago. Kia confirms that will be the case, and despite the shadowy images, it’s easy to notice the headlights and taillights are heavily inspired by those of the concept car.

Conventional door handles at the front and rear indicate the road-going Niro will drop the spectacular scissor front doors of the HabaNiro and will also receive rear doors for better practicality. The redesigned corporate badge has already been installed in the outgoing model and it’s visible here as well. When the wraps will come off, the exterior appearance should represent a great departure from the current model by bringing some of the excitement we saw on the concept.

Details about the changes made underneath the skin are not available at this point, although some say it will use an evolution of the existing platform with changes made to improve efficiency. The Euro-spec Kia Niro in a fully electric guise is said to hit the 300-mile mark in terms of WLTP-certified range, which would represent an increase of 18 miles compared to the outgoing generation.

In addition, reports state the 39-kWh battery will be dropped in most markets as Kia will primarily sell the 2022 Niro with only the larger pack – a 64-kWh battery in the case of the outgoing electric crossover. That will also bring more standard power since the existing Niro has only 132 hp with the smaller battery while the larger pack ups the power ante to 201 hp.

We will have all the details on November 25 when the official premiere is slated to take place.

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Previewed by the HabaNiro concept in 2019, the revamped Niro will once again spawn a fully electric version and this time around, the range is expected to exceed 300 miles (483 kilometers). As a refresher, the Niro EV available today is rated at 282 miles (455 kilometers) in the WLTP cycle. Rather than switching to a dedicated electric platform as the new EV6, it is believed the next-gen Niro will be based on updated underpinnings used for the current car.

The British magazine claims the smaller battery option (39 kWh) of the existing model might be dropped in some (if not all) markets in favor of the larger pack, which in the current Niro is a 64-kWh unit. That should also translate into a more powerful Niro in standard guise considering the current base version has to make do with just 132 hp whereas the big-battery model delivers 201 hp.

It goes without saying the exterior styling won’t be as extravagant as the HabaNiro, but some of the design cues should rub off onto the production car. Equally significant changes will take place inside the cabin where the dashboard will likely host a free-standing infotainment rather than being neatly integrated into the center console.

A capacitive touch module will serve as the climate controls and we’re also expecting a fully digital instrument cluster. Flush buttons and switches should clean up the center console to give the Niro’s interior a more modern layout. The concept’s upward-swinging butterfly doors are highly unlikely to make it to production, meaning the road-going Niro will also have a traditional B-pillar.

Autocar has it on good authority the official debut is slated to take place before the end of the year and Kia will once again sell the Niro in all three electrified forms: hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and a pure EV. Chances are South Korea will get the second-generation model first, before Europe and the United States.

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The base EX trim level available from $39,090 (without the $1,175 destination charges) now comes with both wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. Rear Occupant Alert is also standard across the range going forward, as is Remote Start allowing owners to preheat and precool the Niro EV. The switch to the 2021 model year comes along with an expanded array of the DriveWise Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), now encompassing navigation-based smart cruise control, Highway Driving Assist, and Leading Vehicle Departure Alert.

As seen in the adjacent images, the Niro carries over the design of the 2020MY inside and out, which is the same we can say about the 201-horsepower electric motor and the 64-kWh battery pack. Kia says its zero-emissions crossover will continue to do 239 miles between charges. Stepping up to the EX Premium version is going to set you back $44,650 before destination, without taking into account any applicable EV-related incentives.

The electric model’s introduction comes three months after Kia unveiled the hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions for the 2021MY. The partially electrified crossovers also got standard rear passenger alert and remote engine start for the versions fitted with the smart key. An upgraded smart cruise control is now available for the hybrid Niro versions, while the ones featuring the eight-inch touchscreen boast wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as standard.

In terms of pricing, the entry-level Niro LX Hybrid kicks off at $25,865 or $100 more than the year before. The upper-spec LXS and Touring received the same price bump and can be had from $27,265 and $29,565, respectively. Kia added $160 to the Touring SE and EX Premium flavors, meaning you’ll be paying $32,125 and $34,125, respectively. The plug-in hybrid has been impacted by the price increases as well, with math starting at $26,765 for the LXS, from $34,565 for the EX, and from $37,725 for the EX Premium.

The next-generation Niro is expected to be unveiled at home in South Korea before the end of the year with styling derived from the 2019 HabaNiro concept. We’re hearing it will continue to be sold in hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and purely electric configurations, with the US version probably earmarked for the 2022MY.

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It’s important to point out the deals are not accessible throughout the entire United States as the leasing bulletin only mentions these states: California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Maryland, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Another factor to take into consideration is the different annual mileage you’re allowed to do since the Niro EV is capped at 10,000 miles whereas the two hybrid versions come with a 12,000-mile plan. Go for the zero-emissions model and the Niro EV qualifies for a sizeable $13,100 incentive, thus considerably lowering the original MSRP of $40,210. With $3,499 due at signing and the aforementioned monthly $199 payment, it effectively means you’ll be paying $296 a month.

As far as the hybrid models are concerned, the PHEV costs $4,900 more than the standard Niro Hybrid. However, the former comes with a nice $6,043 in factory lease cash whereas the latter only brings $3,900 in factory lease cash. With $2,999 at signing for the plug-in hybrid model, it means you’ll basically end up paying $282 per month, which is only $14 more than the standard hybrid Niro.

Factor in the PHEV model’s $1,000 clean vehicle rebate and the $908 clean fuel reward available in California, the decision to go with the plug-in Niro instead of the standard hybrid becomes pretty much a no-brainer. That’s especially true considering the PHEV has an all-electric range of 26 miles (nearly 42 kilometers), which could be enough for a short daily commute without sipping any gasoline.

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