Kia, Hyundai and Genesis have developed a penchant for two-stage product launches. The second-gen Kia Niro was originally unveiled in November 2021, but its technical parameters have remained a mystery until now.
At 4,420 mm long, 1,825 mm wide and 1,545 mm tall with 2,720 mm of wheelbase, the new generation is considerably larger than the old one. In theory, this should translate into more utility and interior space. The trunk volume also grew by 15l to 451l.
The Niro will go on sale with conventional IC engines, as a mild hybrid, a PHEV, and a pure EV. Details are only available for the standard (mild) hybrid version so far. It combines a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 105 PS (103 hp / 77 kW) and 144 Nm (106 lb-ft) of torqu with an electric motor built into a six-speed DCT. The resulting output maxes out at 141 PS (139 hp / 105 kW).
Despite the unchanged specifications, the system now consumes only 4.8 liters per 100 kilometers of range instead of 5. It also offers a new drive mode called Greenzone, which turns the IC engine off and lets the car run emission-free.
Sales are set to begin in South Korea in late January and other countries later this year.