2023 Kia Niro Hybrid SUV

The 2023 Kia Niro hybrid comes with five trims namely LX, EX, EX Touring, SX, and SX Touring. The standard features that come with the Niro Hybrid include 16-inch alloy wheels, Automatic high beams, Keyless entry, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a six-speaker audio system, Five USB ports, Dual-zone automatic climate control, a Cloth upholstery. As you go up the lineup, you can additional features such as Roof rails, Rain-sensing windshield wipers, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with navigation (reverts to wired connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto), a Wireless charging pad, and a Hands-free keyless entry with push-button start. 

Premium Package includes:-

• LED interior lighting
• Smart power tailgate.
• Panoramic sunroof

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The 2023 Kia Niro hybrid comes in the EX Touring variant which is priced at an MSRP of $32,825 and comes with several features such as 18-inch alloy wheels, Unique body cladding, LED fog lights, Power sunroof, Aluminum sport pedals, Gloss black interior accent trim.

Release Date

The 2023 Kia Niro hybrid has already been released.

The 2022 Kia Niro hybrid comes with a 1.6L Inline 4 with an electric motor that makes 139 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque that comes with a standard FWD. The standard transmission is a 6-speed automatic transmission. This is a combination of an AC electric motor’s 43 ponies and 125 pound-feet and the gas engine’s 104 horses and 109 lb-ft torque. The gearbox is handled by a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic system that provides smooth changes and improves drive quality.

The 2023 Kia Niro hybrid offers less power and torque output as the Hyundai Tucson hybrid, Ford Escape Hybrid, and Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. The Niro hybrid is slower to reach the 60 MPH mark as compared to the Tucson hybrid, Escape hybrid, and RAV4 hybrid. The Niro hybrid also lags behind the Tucson hybrid, the Escape hybrid, and in terms of quarter-mile timing. The top speed of the Niro hybrid is at par with the segment.

2023 Kia Niro Hybrid Ride and Handling

The 2023 Kia Niro hybrid comes with decent ride quality and won’t provide you with something athletic if that is something you are expecting. It is tuned to handle more as a hatchback rather than a crossover SUV. In addition to that, the steering is not the most responsive one either but does provide enough feedback so that you can drive in the city easily without any inconvenience. The suspension has been tuned to absorb normal bumps over the roads but doesn’t think about taking this crossover for an off-roading adventure. The noise insulation is sufficient enough to curb outside noises.

2023 Kia Niro Hybrid Braking Performance

All four wheels of the 2023 Kia Niro hybrid have vented disc brakes. The SUV's brake pads are expected to last 25,000-60,000 miles. It has 12.6 front brake rotors and 11.9 rear brake rotors. The Kia Niro hybrid has a small nosedive, which is remarkable for a vehicle of its size. Additional braking features include an anti-lock braking system (ABS), brake assist, hill hold control, and an electric parking brake.

The front brake rotors of the Kia Niro Hybrid are smaller than those on the Hyundai Tucson hybrid and Toyota RAV4 hybrid. The Tucson hybrid has the largest rear-wheel braking rotors. It's also lighter than the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, Ford Escape Hybrid, and Toyota RAV4 hybrid, which may improve overall cruising momentum. The car travels more while abruptly stopping at 60 mph to come to a stop than the Tucson hybrid.

The fuel efficiency of the 2023 Kia Niro hybrid is 59 MPG in the city, 54 MPG on the highway, and 53 MPG combined with its hybrid engine. In comparison, the AWD drivetrain on plug-in-hybrid engines gets 105 MPGe combined. The Kia Niro hybrid has an 11.1-gallon fuel tank. The Niro hybrid can cover an overall range of travel of about 588.3 miles in a city, 599.4 miles on a highway, and 588.3 miles combined.

The Kia Niro hybrid comes with better gas mileage as compared to the last edition of the RAV4 hybrid. Amongst the rivals, the fuel economy of the 2023 edition of the Tucson Hybrid, RAV4 Hybrid, and Escape Hybrid is not yet available. The fuel tank capacity of the Niro hybrid is smaller than the Tucson hybrid, Escape hybrid, and RAV4 hybrid. The range of travel of the Tucson hybrid, Escape hybrid, and RAV4 hybrid is not yet available. 

The Kia Niro hybrid comes with not the best interior in the segment, but certainly a practical one. Overall, the cabin is spacious and comfortable. The restyled design orientation made the ambiance a little better. Furthermore, there are plenty of features that aid driving as well as the comfort level of the occupants as well. The seats are sufficiently large and come with premium upholstery. The features include a Leather steering wheel with a heating function, Dual-zone automatic climate control, an 8-way power-adjustable driver seat, Leather seats with multi-level heating for the front seats, and Heated and ventilated front seats.

When compared to the Hyundai Tucson hybrid and Toyota RAV4 hybrid, the Kia Niro hybrid 2023 has better front legroom. Indeed, the Niro Hybrid lags all three of its rivals in terms of front shoulder room. Toyota RAV4 hybrid has a superior design and comes with a hint of modern styling orientation inside the cabin to compete with the Hyundai Tucson hybrid and Kia Niro hybrid. The new Kia Niro hybrid boasts a classy and functional cabin that is unquestionably among the best in this range.

Some of the key interior features available with the 2023 Kia Niro hybrid include:

• Leather seats with multi-level heating for the front seats
• Power adjustable seats
• Split folding rear seats
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Heated steering wheel
• Wireless charging pad

How intuitive is the 2023 Kia Niro hybrid infotainment system?

The 2023 Kia Niro hybrid comes with a twin-screen enclosure for the digital instrument panel and a 10.25-inch center touchscreen infotainment system. It is smooth to operate and comes with a user-friendly interface. However, the onboard navigation system has far too many menus to navigate through just to enter a location which might be a big disappointment. You can always use Google Maps with Apple CarPlay to get to a place where you want to go. The integrated voice controls on the Niro hybrid don't do anything to enhance the experience.

Some of the most notable infotainment features available with the 2023 Kia Niro hybrid include:

• Bluetooth Connectivity
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• SiriusXM satellite radio
• Onboard navigation
• USB-C port
• Harman and Kardon Sound system

The 2023 Kia Niro hybrid comes with a new diamond-pattern grille that is striking and attractive. The car comes with restyled headlights and foglights which is something that had our hearts. Dual chevron-shaped LED daytime running lights are standard with all the trims. You will also like the new modernized tail lights of the car. The front and rear bumpers come in body colors. Furthermore, the wheel arches and side sills are black plastic lined. The small wings of the car are located slightly above the side sills. This also highlights the elegant curves of the side profile.

The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, Ford Escape hybrid, and Toyota RAV4 hybrid are all significantly longer than the 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid. The Kia Niro hybrid has less ground clearance than the Hyundai Tucson hybrid and a longer wheelbase than both the Escape and RAV4 hybrids. The Hyundai Tucson hybrid features an aggressive front end and on the other hand, the Niro hybrid has a futuristic modern look. The Toyota RAV4 hybrid is notable for its geometric and blocky design.

Some standout exterior features include:

• Diamond-pattern grille
• LED tail lights
• Dual chevron-shaped LED daytime running lights
• Angular fenders
• Powered liftgate
• LED headlights

The 2023 Kia Niro hybrid is equipped with 6 airbags. This includes dual front, front side, side curtain, driver's, and front passenger's knee airbags. Forward collision warning, Pedestrian detection, Automatic emergency braking, Blind-spot monitoring, Rear cross-traffic alert, Rear parking sensors, Lane keep assist, Lane change assist, Driver drowsiness monitoring, and Adaptive cruise control. The NHTSA has not yet crash-tested the current generation of the 2023 Kia Niro hybrid but the NHTSA gave the 2021 Kia Niro Hybrid an overall rating of four stars. Furthermore, the IIHS gave the car a rating of 'Good' in every crash test.

Some of the major safety features available with the 2023 Kia Niro hybrid include

• Rearview camera
• Driver drowsiness monitoring
• Rear parking sensors
• Lane-keep assist
• ABS
• Hill start assist

2023 Kia Niro hybrid vs 2023 Hyundai Tucson hybrid 

The 2023 Kia Niro hybrid is a bit cheaper as compared to the Hyundai Tucson hybrid. It lacks in terms of performance figures than the latter. In terms of style, we preferred the Kia Niro's modern and futuristic orientation as compared to the rival. The 2023 Kia Niro hybrid comes with plenty of modern features as well, which overperforms the rival. In comparison to the Tucson hybrid, the Niro hybrid is a little less reliable in the market as Hyundai provides a more dependable and balanced experience.

2023 Kia Niro hybrid vs 2023 Ford Escape hybrid

While the 2023 Ford Escape hybrid and the 2023 Kia Niro hybrid have specs that place them in the segment, the hybrid versions of the latter feel marginally superior in terms of torque output. The Niro Hybrid accelerates quickly, but the Escape Hybrid leads in this aspect, especially while reaching 60 MPH. The Kia Niro hybrid feels subpar than the rival in terms of off-roading capabilities. If you have frequent visits to undulated terrains, then you should prefer Escape Hybrid for sure.

2023 Kia Niro hybrid vs 2023 Toyota RAV4 hybrid

The 2023 Kia Niro hybrid costs almost the same as the 2023 Toyota RAV4 hybrid. The Toyota RAV4 hybrid produces substantially more power delivery than the Niro, but it lags behind the latter in terms of torque output. The RAV4 accelerates to 60 mph quicker than its competition by almost 2 seconds, which is a significant figure in this aspect. In our view, the RAV4 hybrid is a better option than the rival.

The new Kia Niro hybrid for 2023 is a redesigned crossover SUV with an impressive hybrid powertrain. This Kia Niro hybrid has a more than enough range of travel that definitely stands out amongst some of the top competitors in this segment. The cabin of the Niro hybrid is comfortable and comes with a lot of modern features. It was created with a practical approach in mind. Also, the Niro hybrid's exterior design appears futuristic and muscular. There are several safety features that help to protect the occupants in the event of a crash. The 2023 Kia Niro hybrid, in our opinion, is a nice option for purchase at such a reasonable price.