2023 Kia Niro Hybrid prices $27,785, rated as much as 53 mpg mixed

The 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid begins at $27,785 (with vacation spot) for the bottom LX trim degree and arrives at dealerships later this month, Kia confirmed Tuesday in a press launch.

That base worth for this second-generation mannequin represents a $1,800 hike over the previous-generation 2022 Niro Hybrid LX. Along with that base mannequin, the 2023 Niro Hybrid might be obtainable in EX and SX trim ranges, beginning at $30,385 and $33,785, respectively. A Touring Bundle will even be obtainable, however Kia did not point out the value or particular content material.

All three trim ranges get EPA-estimated gasoline economic system of as much as 53 mpg mixed, in line with Kia, which is achieved with a 1.6-liter gasoline inline-4 and 6-speed dual-clutch transmission, supplemented by a single electrical motor.

Complete system output is 139 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque. Like its predecessor, the 2023 Niro Hybrid is just obtainable with front-wheel drive.

Kia revealed the brand new Niro household in April on the 2022 New York Auto Present. The lineup as earlier than contains an all-electric Niro EV and a Niro PHEV (plug-in hybrid), and now extra of a dedication to recycled/sustainable supplies. The primary-generation Niro EV can also be persevering with as a taxi particular in its dwelling nation of South Korea.

The Niro’s former platform-mates, the Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid, aren’t coming again for 2023. The Hyundai Ioniq Electrical—equal to the Niro EV—was discontinued within the U.S. after the 2021 mannequin 12 months. Hyundai has determined to repurpose the Ioniq title for a brand new all-EV sub-brand that launched with the Ioniq 5 hatchback, and can quickly add the Ioniq 6 sedan and Ioniq 7 SUV.