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Here is the summary:The Kia Niro EV entered the affordable, long-range EV segment.
The Niro EV only had a few competitors such as the Chevrolet Bolt and Nissan Leaf.
A lot of new competitors have entered the EV space.
The Niro EV has a single motor at the front and up to 253 miles of range.
Its starting price should be under $40,000.
The 2023 Niro EV has a completely redesigned second generation.
It has a family of different powertrains to choose from.
The new version has a frunk that measures around 1.5 cubic feet.
It has a single motor at the front, giving the vehicle front-wheel drive.
There is no all-wheel-drive version.
It has 201 horsepower and 188 lb-ft of torque.
It goes out through a 1-speed reduction gear transmission.
It utilizes a 64.8 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, which is the same size as the previous year's model.
Kia says it’s good for 253 miles of total range.
The 0-60 time is roughly 7.8 seconds, with a top speed of around 104 miles per hour.
It’s rated to tow 1,653 pounds, but the other variants are not rated to tow anything.
It has a weight of around 3,803 pounds.
The charger port door is at the front of the vehicle.
The Kia Niro EV comes standard with DC fast charging, which is the CCS combo port and a standard J1772 plug.
There is an 11-kilowatt onboard charger.
You can go from 0 to 100% in probably around 11 or 10 hours.
It has a maximum accepted rate of 85 kilowatts.
This car charges from 10 to 80% at level 3 in roughly 45 minutes.
The Niro EV, the all-electric version, has a slightly unique front end.
It uses a similar design philosophy called "opposites united."
It takes design cues from the Habanero concept.
The grille is completely closed off.
It offers full LED headlights.
LED headlights are available on something you couldn’t get on the old Niro Electric.
The side profile has some distinctive cues like the arrow blade.
It’s larger, riding on the new N3 platform, the first Kia on that architecture.
It has four-wheel independent suspension with MacPherson struts at the front and multi-link in the back.
The wheelbase has been stretched by about a half-inch to 107 inches.
The overall length is about 174 inches, about 2.5 inches longer.
The 17-inch wheels ride on a 215/55R17 tire.
The front-wheel-drive Niro has just under six inches of ground clearance.
The interior has mostly average tech features.
The quality and interior are all made from sustainable materials.
It has synthetic leather and suede, with no chemicals in the paint and recycled materials in the headliner.
You’re greeted with two 10 and ¼ inch displays.
The base variant does not feature wireless CarPlay.
There is power-folding mirrors, two-way memory seats, two levels of heated rear seats, two USB-C charging ports, two storage pockets, dual-zone climate control with physical knobs and buttons, and a premium Harmon Kardon stereo.
You can adjust the different levels of regen braking with the paddles.
The suspension is tuned for comfort.
It has a very good driving position.
Kia is targeting economy-minded individuals. The fully electric Niro stands out for being very pleasant.
This is going to end up being the favorite version of the Niro because of the noise of the internal combustion engine is gone, making the acceleration even better.
Kia has limited the power in the EV in order to not squeal the tires too much.
A starting price of around $40,000 is estimated, and Kia is expected to sell this by the end of the year.
The vehicle doesn’t have all-wheel drive.
The electric version has about 2 inches less rear leg room, although there is still a total of 37 inches.
