Kia America has introduced the 2021 model of its Niro crossover EV will quickly be obtainable to customers. The automaker is totally clear in admitting the 2021 Kia Niro is actually a carryover from the 2020 EV however with some “expertise and comfort enhancements.”
The Kia Niro debuted as a hybrid car within the 2017 mannequin yr. It has since seen a PHEV model, in addition to the totally electrical mannequin, which debuted in 2018. The Niro EV shares a powertrain configuration with its well-liked cousin, the Hyundai Kona EV.
The 2020 Kia Niro sat upon a 64 kWh battery, providing an EPA estimated vary of 239 miles and 201 horsepower, together with 53 cubic toes of cargo room. Fairly commonplace specs, positive. However for those who’ve been holding out for the 2021 Kia Niro EV with hopes for main upgrades… effectively, we’re sorry to be the bearer of dangerous information.
The 2021 Kia Niro EV will debut with (some) upgrades
In response to the brief, but trustworthy press release from Kia America, the 2021 Niro will primarily be the identical EV as its 2020 predecessor however with some enhancements to its comfort and expertise.
The 2021 Kia Niro will, in actual fact, characteristic the identical 64 kWh battery, an EPA estimated vary of 239 miles, 201 horsepower, and also you guessed it! 53 cubic toes of cargo room. That isn’t to say this might be a carbon copy of the 2020 mannequin, nonetheless. Kia has shared some of the upgrades customers can anticipate:
- Normal Rear Occupant Alert (door-logic based mostly)
- Wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (EX)
- Distant Begin performance permits for cabin preheating or cooling
- Growth of the DriveWise Superior Driver Help Programs (ADAS) together with Main Car Departure Alert, Freeway Driving Help and Navigation-based Sensible Cruise Management – Curve
Certain, not essentially the most thrilling replace, however an replace nonetheless. As for a worth comparability, effectively, you might have considered trying to sit as a result of there are much more similarities. In response to Kia America, the 2021 Niro EX will start at an MSRP of $39,090, which is strictly what the current 2020 EX goes for.
In case you’re planning to splurge on the EX Premium trim, nonetheless, you’re going to be paying extra in 2021… however not a lot. The 2020 Niro EX Premium is promoting for $44,590, whereas the 2021 EV is listed at… $44,650. All costs exclude vacation spot charges, taxes, or any federal or state credits.
Hold an eye fixed out for the 2021 Kia Niro EVs arriving someday this yr.
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