Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Kia Niro (2020 minor change)

The Kia Niro, a hybrid crossover that runs on the same mechanical bits and bobs s the Hyundai Ioniq crossover, gained a minor change for the 2020 model year and this minor change is all about "new look, same taste" for Kia's dedicated hybrid crossover that is not as boring to drive as any Japanese hybrid crossovers it can lash into.

2020 Kia Niro
2020 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

Starting at 24,200,000 KRW MSRP, the 2020 Kia Niro follows the footsteps of the recently facelifted Hyundai ioniq and that is all about "new look, same taste" in terms of style, comfort, ecology, and tech, no doubt.

Firstly, the revised design of the facelifted Niro draws inspiration from its Niro EV variant, meaning it's got that new projector-type headlamps and fog lamps, new grille design, dual chevron-shaped LED DRLs, revised faux skid plate, rear LED combination lights, and new wheel designs to choose from. On the inside, the Niro's slightly revised with a new 7-inch instrument cluster and new 8-inch touchscreen display with the optional 10.25-inch UVO navigation system, climate control, optional paddle shifters, and others, which is good for a five-seater hybrid crossover with decent spacing inside and out.

2020 Kia Niro interior

The powertrain remains the same for the 2020 Niro, meaning you can still expect the same Kappa 1.6L GDi engine connected to a 32kW electric motor and a lithium-ion battery for the hybrid model, mated to its double clutch gearbox to deliver 19.5km/L of combined fuel efficiency. On the PHEV model with the Kappa 1.6L GDi engine connected to a 44.5kW electric motor and a 6-speed Double Clutch Gearbox, that's about 18.6km/L combined with the electric driving range of 5.1km/kwh.

For safety, the facelifted Niro comes with a wide array of available Advanced Driver Assistance Systems such as the new Lane Following & Lane Keeping Assist and High Beam Assist.

One of some reasons new and existing owners to get their hands on the revised hybrid crossover that has been craving on the road for three years.

Photo: Kia Motors

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