Kia eNiro vs Kia Niro EV. Has Kia improved its best-selling family electric car? Or made it worse?

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The new model's looks are divisive. Some technical details make it look like a step back. The new Niro EV charges slower than the older model. The new one charges at 72 kW, which is 5kW slower than the old one. The performance has been trimmed back in terms of pulling power and torque. The new Niro has a larger battery pack at 64.8kWh, up a bit from the previous 64kWh. The range has increased by five miles. The cheaper version is £1250 more expensive. The new Niro EV has grown in length, width, and height, creating more space. It has smaller back seats and thin front seats. The trunk on the new one is a bigger 475 liters, which is bigger than a small estate car. It has been given a more modern interior. The new displays are 10.25 inch and are easy to use. The car's headline is made of recycled wallpaper. The car has useful USB C ports built in. New tech includes RSPA: Remote Smart Parking Assist. A tow bar is now an option (750kg limit). The New Niro feels smoother and less urgent to drive. Kia has moved the car forward overall. The new car is better than the previous version.

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