All-New 2023 Kia Niro in Little Rock, AR

It is no secret that the way of the automotive industry is moving to fuel-efficient vehicles with the addition of hybrid and electric powertrains. After all, gas is getting expensive! Kia is leading the charge by redesigning the Niro for 2023. The current Kia Niro is an impressive vehicle but the 2023 model charges forward with new styling, new technology, and more impressive powertrains. Are you interested in being one of the first in Little Rock to purchase the all-new 2023 Kia Niro? We will have the new 2023 Kia Niro in stock soon at Landers Kia in Little Rock, AR!

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With three options to choose from, the all-new 2023 Niro family offers an innovative driving experience. Redesigned inside and out, the Niro offers best-in-class fuel efficiency, spacious seating, a larger cargo space, and a driver-centric interior with premium features. The three engine options include hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and all-electric.

Dimensionally, the 2023 Niro retains a compact footprint but is incrementally larger than the previous generation that it replaces. The wheelbase increases to 107.1 inches and the overall length increases to 174 inches. Cargo capacity behind the rear seats increases to 22.8 cu.-ft. With 6.3 inches of ground clearance, the Niro can easily handle urban activities. With these changes, the Niro has eight more cu.-ft. of passenger cabin room and 50 percent more cargo room than the Tesla Model 3, which is a major competitor when looking into the electric vehicle space.

The Niro hybrid features a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine coupled with a 32-kilowatt electric motor for a combined maximum power output of 139 horsepower and 195 lb.-ft. of torque. Improved cooling, friction, and combustion technologies ensure maximum fuel efficiency and the Niro hybrid returns 53 miles per gallon combined and an estimated driving range of 588 miles. All this is done without plugging the Niro into the wall!

The Niro plug-in hybrid pairs the 1.6-liter engine with a 62-kilowatt electric motor for a total output of 180 horsepower and 195 lb.-ft. of torque. When it is connected to a Level 2 charger, the Niro plug-in hybrid can refill its battery in under three hours. Fully charged, the all-electric range of the Niro plug-in hybrid is estimated at 33 miles when fitted with the 16-inch wheels: an improvement of 25 percent over the model it replaces.

The all-electric Niro EV is powered by a 64.8-kilowatt-hour battery with DC fast-charging capability as standard. Plugged into a level three fast charger, the Niro EV can replenish 10 to 80 percent in under 45 minutes, at a maximum charging capability of 85 kW. The 11kW onboard charger also helps recharge the Niro EV in under seven hours on a Level 2 charger. The targeted range for the Niro EV is 253 miles. An optional heat pump and battery warmer help preserve range in cold temperatures which can really zap away range if you aren’t careful.

Want to know more about the difference between hybrids and plug-in hybrids? Click here.

One major factor in driving electric vehicles is regenerative braking. This can be activated to make it feel like you’re driving with just the accelerator pedal and some even call it “one pedal driving.” Intelligent regenerative braking enables a variety of regeneration levels to easily slow the car and recuperate kinetic energy to maximize driving range. The system can calculate the amount of regeneration required using radar and road gradient information and it can allow all Niro models to harvest the maximum amount of energy from its brakes while bringing the vehicle to a gentle halt. Of course, you can always use the brake pedal for a more prompt stop.

More on regenerative braking here.

The available Vehicle to Load ports allow you to use your electric Niro to charge or power electric devices such as mobile phones, laptops, tablets, home appliances, electric bikes, camping equipment, and more!

All 2023 Kia Niro models are front-wheel drive and the hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of the Niro get a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

The 2023 Kia Niro gets some seriously cool advanced features.

In addition to Sport and Eco drive modes, the all-new Kia Niro introduces Green Zone Drive Mode. This allows the hybrid and plug-in hybrid Niros to change to an electric-only drive mode in residential areas, nearby schools, and hospitals. The Niro automatically uses electric power based on navigation cues and driving history data, and recognizes favorite places such as home and office set in the navigation system.

Inside the new 2023 Kia Niro you are greeted with a heartbeat-themed welcome light package along with programmable mood lighting. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard and are showcased on the dual 10.25-inch displays. One of these displays is for the all-digital gauge cluster while the other is the main touchscreen head unit that showcases all the vehicle’s functions.

The interior of the all-new 2023 Kia Niro is a first-class experience. With a larger premium interior, the Niro was designed for comfort. The driver-centric cabin offers an elevated driving experience, and rear passengers are treated to best-in-class legroom. As mentioned above, the dual panoramic displays make sure you have all the information you need front and center. Other premium interior features showcased are an upgraded Harman/Kardon eight-speaker sound system, heated and ventilated front seats, seat memory, several USB ports including some in the side of the front seats, and so much more!