The completely redesigned 2023 Kia Niro is set to make waves in a world-class and prepared city next week as it prepares to show itself off at the famous and well-attended New York auto show. It is going to be flaunting a unique design that boasts a much different and tailored appearance on the exterior, still boasting all of the great things to love as far as incoming and ingeniously-engineered models right here at Jim Butler Kia of St Louis.
The brand-new Niro already saw its global debut at the Seoul Mobility Show in South Korea during the final weeks of 2021, so the New York appearance will be largely about the US market details. There is absolutely no place like Central Park and the gorgeous surrounding areas during the beautiful days of spring, and it will be a perfect opportunity for many fans of everything on four wheels to see what’s coming soon in the auto world. The 2021 Niro closely followed the HabaNiro concept of 2019, and during its initial debut, it was learned that it will be longer and wider than the outgoing model.
The redesigned version now visually boasts the vertical blade covering the entire C-pillar, with different paint colors being available on some versions of the model. You’ll have the choice of plug-in hybrid, standard hybrid, and EV powertrains, with the hybrid version pairing a 1.6-liter gasoline 4-cylinder with a six-speed dual-clutch automatic and an electric motor. The EV version is now expected to feature a 3201-horsepower electric motor with 188 lb-ft of torque, with a 64.8-kWh battery expected to provide ample and eco-friendly juice.
The top-level trim of the Niro comes with heated and ventilated front seats, and the standard 8-inch infotainment system is equipped with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, allowing you to easily link up your phone for music, navigation, and more without even getting it out of your pocket. What you’ll enjoy as standard-and-steadfast on the base LX trim includes 16-inch alloy wheels, roof rails, a rear spoiler, cloth seats, cruise control, dual-zone climate control, 60/40 split/folding rear seats, and seven airbags. The LXS model also adds a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, rear center armrest, and inclement-weather-friendly remote start.
