2023 Kia Niro

For 2023, the Kia Niro comes in five trims: LX, EX, EX Touring, SX, and SX Touring. The LX trim starts things off with rear privacy glass and 16-inch alloy wheels and the EX trim adds roof rails. If you pick the EX Touring trim you get gloss-black exterior body cladding and trim, 18-inch alloy wheels with gloss-black and machined finish, LED fog lights, and a sunroof. The SX trim features exterior power-folding side view mirrors and a smart power tailgate and the SX Touring finishes things off with LED projector headlights.

No matter which version of the Kia Niro you choose, this vehicle is only available with one powertrain option. A 1.6-liter four-cylinder gas-powered engine pairs with an electric motor and lithium-ion battery to power the car. With this setup, the Niro can generate 139 combined horsepower and 195 pound-feet of combined torque. If you're embarking on a road trip or hitting the highway on your way to work, the Niro can provide the power you need to get around. Additionally, this engine pairs to a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that is smooth and easy to use.

Drivers can choose to operate the 2023 Kia Niro using just the gas engine, just the electric motor, or a hybrid combination of both. If drivers choose to drive exclusively in electric mode, the range of the vehicle is 33 miles on a full charge. The Niro can be charged using a household outlet, but a Level 2 public charger is quicker. When using one of these chargers, you can receive a full charge in less than three hours.

Are you interested in infotainment? If so, pick the 2023 Niro for a standard 8-inch touchscreen that pairs with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, three USB ports, and a six-speaker stereo system. The cabin of the Kia Niro can accommodate up to five riders. The vehicle comes with 41.5 inches of legroom for those in the front row, as well as 39.8 inches of legroom for back-seat passengers. If you are more interested in cargo capacity, you will be pleased to know the Niro offers 22.8 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats. You can fold down these seats for an even greater cargo capacity of 63.7 cubic feet.

Drivers and passengers alike can feel at ease when getting around in the 2023 Kia Niro. The SUV comes standard with several driver-assist safety technologies that can offer an extra set of eyes. Lane-tracing assist, lane-keep assist, and lane-departure warning work together to help drivers stay in their lane, while forward collision warning and pedestrian detection use sensors and an alert system to reduce the risk of a head-on crash. Blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, driver-attention monitoring, vehicle exit warning, rear-seat alert, and automatic high-beam headlights also all come standard.