Kia announces Canadian pricing for 2023 Niro

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Kia has announced Canadian pricing for its second-generation 2023 Niro, which will be available in three electric powertrains — all electric (BEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and hybrid electric (HEV), starting at $29,995.

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The LX HEV ($29,995) includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and features driver aids like blind spot collision avoidance. An upgrade to the EX, starting at $31,995, unlocks Kia Connect, wireless charging, and you get a 10.25 infotainment screen in the dashboard. Another bump up in price gets you the the EX premium option ($34,695) that includes a power liftgate and sunroof. The premium SX model ($38,695) comes with all the above, as well as Harmon Kardon premium speakers, a head-up display, and digital key two-touch — a feature that lets you unlock your car with your smartphone.

The second variation offered for the 2023 Niro is the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). Unlike the HEV option, the 2023 Niro PHEV EX stands alone in the PHEV category with a starting price of $37,995. However, it offers many of the same features as the HEV EX, including Kia Connect, wireless charging, and more.

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Finally, the third option is the 2023 Niro EV, an all-electric vehicle that starts at $44,995, available with Kia Connect, a 10.25 infotainment system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Premium+ model ($47,995) features the above, as well as a wireless charger, power liftgate, and heat pump technology to extend the driving range in the winter. Finally, the Limited trim, starting at $52,995, comes equipped with a sunroof, Harmon Kardon premium speakers and a head-up display.

Sporting sustainable elements like heat pump technology and vegan leather seats, it features an efficient 64.8 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery that provides up to 407 kilometres of driving range, as well as a standard 10.25 infotainment screen.

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In April, Kia unveiled the new-gen SUV at the New York Auto Show confirming the three electric powertrains. The hybrid houses a 1.6L four-cylinder engine with electric motor, making 139 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. The PHEV pairs that hybrid engine with a 62-kW electric motor that makes 180 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. The PHEV Niro has an estimated driving range of 53 km off a full charge. The Niro EV uses a 64.8-kWh battery and 150-kW (201 horsepower) electric motor, and has an estimated range of 407 km on a charge. 

Buyers can expect a wide range of safety features, including highway-drive assist, rear occupant alert and blind spot collision avoidance assist. It also has rear cross-traffic and forward-collision avoidance assistance, with junction turning.

The 2023 Kia Niro is the fourth vehicle launched by the automaker under its Plan S strategy — a commitment from the brand to offer 11 electric vehicles (EV) by 2025. All three trims of the 2023 Kia Niro will be available at Canadian dealerships in spring 2023.