#KiaNiroHEV
$KiaNiroPHEV
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This is a Motormouth couple car review of the all-new 2023 Kia Niro HEV or hybrid and the PHEV or plug-in hybrid subcompact crossovers. The Kia Niro hybrid has a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine and an electric motor, a 6-speed dual clutch transmission, 139 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. It gets 4.5L/100 km, 52 MPG city and 4.4L/100 km, 53 MPG highway. We were averaging 58.9 MPG which is fantastic. The Kia Niro Hybrid starts at $29,995 CAD, EX $31,995 CAD, EX Premium $34,695 CAD SX $38,695 CAD. In the US, $26,490 USD, EX $29,090 USD, EX Touring $31,390 USD, SX $32,490 USD and SX Touring $34,790 USD. The Kia Niro plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain adds a more powerful electric motor for a combined 180 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. It gets 55 km/33 miles of EV range and has an 11.1 kWh battery. There is only one Kia Niro PHEV trim in Canada, it’s priced at $37,995 CAD. In the US, it starts at $33,740 USD, SX Touring $39,490 USD. The Kia Niro plug-in hybrid gets a combined 2.1Le/100 km, 108 MPGe. When the battery is depleted 4.8L/100 km, 49 MPG combined. All Niro models are FWD only.Technology, comfort, fuel efficiency and a bit of luxury in this sub-compact SUV. It even has an available power tailgate which not many crossovers have in this class. The interior is modern and clean with improved tech giving it an upscale feel for this sub-compact segment. The hybrid comes standard with an 8” touchscreen, available 10.25”, the PHEV gets the larger 10.25” touchscreen as a standard feature. It also comes standard with cloth upholstery, available cloth and leatherette as well as leatherette on the top trim. There’s also an available 10.25” digital driver display. Kia says, the interior includes materials that are recycled and animal-free. The infotainment and HVAC controls are conveniently packaged on one touchscreen.
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