Last Wednesday (13) was launched kiaThe South Korean manufacturer has unveiled its 2023 versatile SUV lineup. Nirowith three different versions and a “steady” mode called Green zone.

Available configurations for the car will be hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric. Visual and technical details have already been revealed by the brand before, but now there are more specifications about fuel consumption and autonomy.

The green zone is responsible for transferring the car to a stable driving mode and is available for the first two versions. By activating it, it automatically turns on the electrical system via navigation when it is near residential areas, schools and hospitals.

Learn more about each version

The all-electric configuration of the car is the most expensive in the lineup and has a 204 horsepower engine with a 64.8 kWh battery, which translates into 407 km of autonomy. One of the great new features of the version is fast charging, which can restore up to 80% of energy in just 45 minutes.

The hybrid model has a 106-horsepower 1.6-liter naturally aspirated engine and a 45-horsepower electric one. The transmission is a dual-clutch automatic with six speeds, one less than the Kia Stonic, and front-wheel drive. This version is expected to travel 22.5 kilometers per litre. The plug-in hybrid uses the same power train with a more powerful electric unit and an 11.1kWh battery, taking about three hours to fully charge. Since it is not 100% electric, the range is only 53 km.

Kia Niro has increased in size compared to its predecessor and now has a wheelbase of 2.72 m. At the same time, the boot volume has increased to 451 liters.

In keeping with the green theme, the car’s interior has been redesigned with environmentally friendly materials and driver assistance accessories, including pedestrian detection and blind spot monitoring.

According to Quatro Rodas magazine, the SUV is due to arrive in Brazil in 2022 and is priced in the R$200,000 range. This value would put it in competition with the Jeep Compass and other vehicles in this category.

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Source: Olhar Digital, Quatro Rodas