2023 Kia Niro First Drive Review: One little SUV, three electrified flavors
. It’s 50 miles less than the Long Range RWD EV6, but the bigger deal is that the Niro lacks the EV6’s state-of-the-art charging capabilities. It tops out at a maximum charging capability of 85 kW, which may be better than a Bolt’s 68 kWh, but is dwarfed by the EV6 Standard Range at 180 kW and Long Range at a blistering 240 kW. For perspective, the quickest you can recharge a Niro from 10-80% is 45 minutes. That’s better than before, but the EV6 can get it done in 18.
The Niro EV also feels substantially smaller and more agile than the EV6, which looks sporty, but ultimately feels like a big, heavy cruiser. Popping the Niro in Sport mode sharpens throttle response and tightens the steering a smidgen, just enough to put a smile on your face.
The electrified powertrains aren’t the only earth-friendly things about the Niro as the interior boasts numerous newfangled eco materials. The headliner is made of recycled wallpaper , which contains 56% reused polyester fibers. That’s good to hear, because it otherwise looks a bit cheap and feels even cheaper. The door panels are covered in a paint free from benzene, toluene and xylene isomers , which minimizes environmental impact and waste.
The rest of the cabin benefits from the various controls and interfaces that trickle down from elsewhere in the Kia lineup. Indeed, the resulting overall look is best described as a simpler, more budget-conscience version of the EV6 cabin. Everything we’ve said about the excellent, user-friendly 10.25-inch touchscreens in the EV6 and
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