Externally, and this may not be to everyone's taste, one immediately notices the contrasting C-pillar.

In effect, this panel conceals a 'wind tunnel' that directs air flowing down the car's flanks through a gap next to the taillights to reduce drag caused by turbulence.

Similarly, the Active Grille Air Shutter automatically closes when engine cooling is not needed to help airflow to the front of the vehicle.

Kia announces thanks to these modifications an air penetration coefficient of 0.29, but without specifying what was that of the old model.

Still in terms of efficiency, the new Niro HEV (hybrid) and PHEV (plug-in hybrid) are equipped with an intelligent "Green Zone" driving mode that automates 100% electric driving in certain urban areas.

Green Zone mode can also manage remaining charge on a planned route, constantly monitoring and balancing battery usage based on remaining distance, and switching from gas to electric in the most efficient way. effective as possible.

Another innovation focused on respect for the environment concerns the now electric heating (5.5 kWh), which allows the vehicle to maintain 100% electric mode for longer in cold weather, not without heating the passenger compartment more quickly than a conventional heater would do.

Comfort therefore gains, as does the reduction in exhaust emissions.

Inside, Kia has decided to prioritize eco-friendly materials.

For example, the headliner is made from 56% recycled paper fibres, the leatherette seat upholstery is made from organic polyurethane made from eucalyptus leaves, and the door panels are coated with a benzene-free paint, toluene and xilene.

Particular attention has also been paid to soundproofing, while the slimmer front seats save space.

Note also the integration of two screens, each 10.25'', into the dashboard.

The center console can be configured in several ways and accommodate a laptop.

Finally, the Niro EV's Vehicle-to-Device (V2D) feature allows the bi-directional battery to be used as a 3kW portable power source, to power electrical devices.

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