All-New 2023 Kia Niro Breaks Cover, Is A Lot Harder To Ignore Now
The second-generation Niro will arrive in 2022 looking like a mix between the 2019 HabaNiro concept and the new Sportage. The second-generation Kia Niro marks a significant departure from its predecessor from a design standpoint, as designers went for a bolder approach inspired by the 2019 HabaNiro concept. There are hints of the latest Sportage as well, especially in the strong shoulders, upright windows and the interior.
Completely redesigned inside and out, the new Niro boasts a daring exterior with striking “heartbeat” LED daytime running lights inspired by the HabaNiro study, a transformed “tiger face” that now extends from the hood right through the rugged fender, and wide rear pillars blending into the boomerang-shaped taillights.
Painted in a different color than the rest of the body, the C-pillars are not just for show; Kia says they enhance air flow to improve aerodynamics.
Inside, the 2023 Kia Niro features a fully redesigned dashboard looking like a combination between that of the EV6 and new Sportage. The side-by-side displays are the main highlight, but the striking center console with an electronic dial-type shift lever and the EV6-like multifunction steering wheel are also worth a mention.
