The 2022 Kia Niro EV receives new logo design and upgraded infotainment in the US
The 2022 Kia Niro EV in US specification. Image: Kia North America
Kia’s Niro EV receives some small changes for the 2022 model year; likely its last in this guise before the model range heads off into the sunset. As Kia prepares to launch a range of electric vehicles based on the E-GMP modular platform, we can expect to see the EV6 come to market first in 2022, followed by a next generation Niro replacement sometime in 2023.
Kia’s new branding will appear on the front grille, tailgate and steering wheel hub, differentiating it from the most recent Australian Niro EV which we reviewed here.
Over to the interior, and customers will be pleased to find an upgraded 10.25-inch touchscreen is standard. Navigation3, UVO link and Sirius XM4 satellite radio along with the premium Harmon/Kardon5 sound system are included, as are wired Android Auto and Apple Carplay.
The 10.25 inch touchscreen on a right hand drive Australian model. Image: EV Brief
Trim Levels/Pricing – MSRP (excludes $1,175 destination)
EX: $39,990
EX Premium: $44,650
Powertrain:
64 kWh battery and 201-horsepower electric motor
Range1:
EPA-estimated All Electric Range: 239 miles
Fuel Economy. MPGe: (city/highway/combined):
MPGe: 105 (Combined)
Kia’s new logo sits prominently on the rear tailgate of the Niro EV.
DriveWise Features:
Forward Collision Warning
Std: EX, EX Premium
Forward Collision-Avoidance-Assist (FCA-Ped & Cycle) with camera and radar (car, pedestrian and cyclist detection)
Std: EX, EX Premium
Blindspot Collision Warning (BCW) with Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW)
Std: EX, EX Premium
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) with Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Std: EX, EX Premium
Lane Following Assist (LFA)
Std: EX, EX Premium
Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go (SCC w/S&G)
Std: EX, EX Premium
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control - Curve with Stop and Go (NSCC-C)
Std: EX, EX Premium
Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
Std: EX, EX Premium
High Beam Assist (HBA)
Std: EX, EX Premium
Driver Attention Warning (DAW) with Lead Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA)
Std: EX, EX Premium
Parking Distance Warning – Reverse
Std: EX Premium
Dimensions:
Overall Length: 172.2 in., overall Width: 71.1 in., Overall Height: 61.8 in. (with standard roof rails), Wheelbase: 106.3 in., Cargo Capacity: 18.5 cu.-ft. (rear seats upright, with luggage under tray), 53.0 cu.-ft. (rear seats folded, with luggage under tray), 99.6 cu.-ft. (passenger volume), Curb Weight, min: 3,854 lbs. (no options)
Kia’s 2022 Niro EV in White.