As
the e-Niro is entering the second year of production, Kia has made a few
updates to the lineup. Replacing
the previous ‘First Edition’ is the new ‘4’ trim level, which has already
launched in the United Kingdom. Pricing for this model starts at £ 37,995
(US$ 50,639/€ 45,519), which drops to £ 34,495 (US$ 45,974/€ 41,326) after the PiCG, and
is offered with a 7-year/100,000 miles (160,934 km) warranty, whichever comes
first.
Boasting
a generous list of equipment, the new e-Niro 4 comes with LED headlights with
bi-function projection, battery heating system and an assortment of driver
assistance gear. This includes Lane Keep Assist, Lane Follow Assist, Forward
Collision-Avoidance Assist and Hill-Start Assist, alongside 7 airbags.
On
the inside, the Korean automaker has added a 10.25-inch touchscreen display for
the infotainment system that features satellite navigation with telematics and
UVO Connect Services. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, DAB radio, JBL premium sound
system with eight speakers, wireless charging pad for compatible smartphones,
automatic air conditioning, keyless entry & go, electronic parking brake,
heated front seats and steering wheel, black leather upholstery and others are
all standard.
The
e-Niro packs a 201 PS and 395 Nm of torque
electric motor, powered by the 64 kWh battery that gives it a 454-km range in the WLTP test cycle. The battery supports 100 kW fast-charging, which
allows it to be recharged from 0 to 80 percent in 54 minutes. Nought to 96 km/h takes a very decent 7.5 seconds and flat-out, it will do 167 km/h.
