Such a stylish title of female car of the year in 2023 was acquired by the compact cross Kia Niro. The winner charmed the strict jury with its elegant design, public and at the same time progressive technologies and relative simplicity.
The jury was made up of 63 journalists representing 43 countries. Choosing Niro as the best car, they did not beg for the merits of its competitors: the beautiful Jeep Avenger family crossover, the spacious Citroën C5 X, the exceptional Nissan X-Trail crossover, the sporty modernized Audi RS 3 and all comfort – Ford Ranger with all-wheel drive.
Cars on sale in spring green hues are all-electric, conventional hybrids, plug-in hybrids. The interior design is subtly reminiscent of the Kia EV6. Hybrid models are equipped with a 6-speed atmospheric 1.6 GDI “robot” with 2 clutches, no reverse. The culmination of cars in the self-transition to electric drive.
Kia Niro EV is armed with a 204 horsepower electric motor with a battery capacity of 64.8 kW/h. The maximum range of the unit is 463 km, to supply other electrical consumers.
Earlier it was reported that a meeting with the prototype of the Russian electric car “Atom” is approaching.
