Kia Niro, the new generation is coming to Italy. Prices from 30,500 euros

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The second generation of the Kia Niro we have talked about most; times in the past, it is preparing to arrive in Italy . A very important model for the car manufacturer given the commercial success that the current generation has had. Orders in our country will officially open starting from June . Announcing the upcoming opening of orders for the new crossover, Kia shared further details on trim levels and pricing .

EQUIPMENT AND PRICES

The new Kia Niro HEV sar & agrave; proposed in the Business, Style and Evolution fittings. The PHEV variant, instead, it will be able & agrave; be purchased in the Style and Evolution versions. The electric model will be able to be ordered only in the Business and Evolution versions. Specifically, the Business version features 16-inch diamond alloy wheels and LED daytime running lights and contrasting wheel arches/side bands with a matte finish. Inside, on the other hand, we find a navigator with a 10.25-inch screen combined with a digital/analog cluster that incorporates the same graphics as the homologous version of Kia Sportage with a 4.2-inch color LCD cluster in the center. flanked by two liquid crystal indicators.

The standard equipment also includes, among other things, the Smart Key, the automatic climate control and the Multi Mode central panel that allows you to touch-control both the climate control and the infotainment controls. On the safety front we find emergency braking (FCA) and lane keeping, Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) and Lane Following Assist (LFA). On the electric version we find the 10.25-inch digital cluster and the battery preheating system.

Going up the level, the Style trim adds, among other things, more finishes; refined, 18-inch diamond alloy wheels, contrasting wheel arches/side bands with gloss black finish, leather/fabric mix seats, & ldquo; Shift by Wire & rdquo; type selector, Smart Cruise Control, l & rsquo; Highway Drive Assist HDA and FCA emergency braking with the & ldquo; turning & rdquo; function.

Finally, the Evolution set-up includes for the exterior the Dual LED headlights and the side strips and wheel arches in High Glossy Black. The equipment also includes the seats in mixed leather fabric and the heated steering wheel, the electrically adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support, the intelligent opening tailgate and the induction phone charger. On the ADAS side we also have the Blind-spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA) with Rear Cross Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA) and Safe Exit Assist (SAE). The presence of the heat pump also stands out on the electric model.

The second generation of the Kia Niro has the following price list :

  • Kia Niro HEV Business: from 30,500 euros
  • Kia Niro HEV Style: from 32,500 euros
  • Kia Niro HEV Evolution: from 34,500 euros
  • Kia Niro PHEV Style: from 40,500 euros
  • Kia Niro PHEV Evolution: from 42,250 euros
  • Kia e-Niro Business: from 42,700 euros
  • Kia e-Niro Evolution: from 47,500 euros

HEV, PHEV AND BEV will be always offered only in three versions: HEV (Full Hybrid), PHEV (Plug-in) and electric. The Full Hybrid version features a Smartstream 1.6 GDI petrol engine combined with a permanent magnet synchronous electric motor. Overall, the crossover can & ograve; count on 141 hp (104 kW). The PHEV model, on the other hand, always adopts the same endothermic engine combined, for & ograve ;, to a & # 39; unit & agrave; electric more & ugrave; powerful. A total of 183 hp (134 kW) are available. In mode only electric & egrave; possible to travel up to 65 km according to the WLTP cycle (16-inch wheels).

The new Kia e-niro, on the other hand, has a & # 39; unit & agrave; 204 hp (150 kW) electric powered by a 64.8 kWh battery that takes just 43 minutes to recharge from 10 to 80% direct current. The autonomy is up to 460 km according to the WLTP cycle. For the HEV and PHEV versions the capacity towing maximum braking & egrave; of 1,300 kg. The electric model can & ograve; tow up to 750 kg.

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