Cargo space caps in at 4 cubic feet, but it's still less than all of the aforementioned Kia SUVs. The Niro EV and HEV offer a maximum of 22.8 cubic feet behind the rear seat when using the lower cargo floor position, while the PHEV only has 19.4 cubic feet because the large battery pack and gas tank eliminate the lower cargo floor position.
Encinitas, Calif. — The timing couldn't be better for the next generation of the all-new 2023 Kia Niro sedan. The recipe is exactly the same as before: a small crossover with a choice of hybrid, plug-in hybrid or all-electric powertrains. However, the market environment has changed dramatically. Electric SUVs, including those made by Kia, are in high demand due to rising gas prices, increased environmental awareness, and improved products. At the same time, demand for hybrids declined, opening more doors for exotics in the segment.
In fact, the previous-generation Niro enjoyed its best sales ever last year despite its age and looking terrible compared to the rest of Kia's sleek SUV fleet. The new design alone should be enough to preserve these fortunes. The PHEV and HEV are slightly different from the EV (note the nose-like central supercharger door), but the narrow upper grille opening, LED lighting assembly, and large lower grille combine to create a cool, streamlined look. The rear gets more tasteful LED lighting, with new high-beam recessed taillights encircling the Niro's most iconic design element: the aero blade. It will be available in gloss black or body color on the PHEV and HEV, while the Niro EV gets the option of steel gray (pictured) or black. The bottom bezel is usually glossy black, except for the EV, which has a silver rim that can be seen in the images below. Kia has not announced the exact combination for exterior paint, blade color, and trim level at the time of writing.
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