It’s slightly bigger, for one, with an extra 2.5 inches of overall length and nearly an inch of wheelbase added. Thankfully, the rest of the updated Niro’s specs are available to peruse. Kia had not announced the exact combinations of exterior paint, blade color and trim level at the time of this writing. The expanse of lower trim is usually gloss black, with the exception of the EV, which is eligible for the silver trim seen in the below photos. It will be available in gloss black or body color in the PHEV and HEV, while the Niro EV gets the choice of Steel Grey (pictured) or black. There’s more tastefully applied LED lighting at the rear, including the new high-mounted taillights that bracket the Niro’s most notable styling element: the Aero Blade. The PHEV and HEV differ slightly from the EV (note its nose-like, center charge door), but the common combination of narrow upper grille slit, LED lighting cluster and larger lower grille create a cool, streamlined look. The new styling alone should be enough to keep those fortunes ascendant. In fact, the previous-generation Niro enjoyed its best sales last year despite its advanced age and looking awfully frumpy compared to the rest of Kia’s sleek SUV fleet. At the same time, demand for hybrid cars has diminished, opening the door further for what was once an oddball in the segment. The demand for electrified SUVs, including ones made by Kia, has been driven skyward by soaring gas prices, increasing environmental awareness and better products. Yet the market environment has dramatically changed. The recipe is just the same as it was previously: a small crossover SUV offered with a choice of hybrid, plug-in hybrid or all-electric powertrains. – The timing couldn’t possibly be better for an all-new, next-generation 2023 Kia Niro.
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