New Kia Niro (2022) with more design and more space

The design of the second generation Niro is based largely on the study presented at the New York Auto Show in 2019 habanero No wonder the concept car bears the name of the new SUV in the appellation.

New grill, new cover, new headlights

Of course, the upward-opening gull-wing doors don’t make it into serial production, nor do we see the very narrow headlight apertures on the new model. However, the front light sources are smaller compared to the current model; The production model is based on eye-catching daytime running lights from the study. The hood appears wider and more prominent in the front fenders.

On the spotted side of the Erlkönig, the slightly longer rear doors can be noted. coming Nero This is because it has an enlarged wheelbase – its current height is 2.70 metres. The arms are shortened, and the C-shaft is also given a different design. While the roofline is unchanged, new taillights give the SUV a slightly coupe-like appearance. As in the study in the boomerang style, it stands upright and stands out far away.

More space inside the new Niro

The who – which Owning a widescreen display that occupies almost the entire width of the vehicle, the new generation Niro comes with a digital cockpit including a head-up display and a touchscreen display in the center console including UVO Connect telematics. In general, the cabin should be designed with more noble materials with an emphasis on technology. The extended wheelbase also provides more room for passengers.

Like the current Niro, the upcoming model is also based on the “J-Eco” platform, which the Hyundai Nexo and Hyundai Ioniq are already based on. It’s questionable whether Hyundai will give the all-electric E-Niro, which is also available again, the latest E-GMP (Global Electrical System Standard) platform. Upcoming electric cars like the Kia EV6 or Hyundai Ioniq 5 depend on it, then the E-Niro could also be added with a new name for the EV series.

Is there a sports version coming with a hybrid?

In addition to stainless steel battery-powered and electric, the Koreans once again offer crossover SUVs as a hybrid and a hybrid. On the sporty side, the Sorento’s PHEV engine will come into question in the Niro. Combined with a 1.6-liter petrol engine, electric motor and 13.8 kWh battery, this generates 265 horsepower.

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conclusion

As soon as Kia was improved, the Koreans are already testing the new second generation crossover SUV. When the model launches in 2022, we’ll see the newly designed stainless steel, which is based on the Habaniro Study Design. As with the current model, the Niro will also be available in the future as a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and as a purely electric E-Niro.