What is Kia offering in the Niro Hybrid?

While showcasing the next-gen Seltos SUV at the ongoing LA Auto Show, Kia also showcased the facelifted Niro SUV. It gets sharper design elements and redesigned dual-tone alloy wheels, among other modern updates.

The 2020 iteration of the Niro is equipped with redesigned projector headlamps, a more angular bumper and brand-new, dual chevron-shaped LED DRLs. It also gets redesigned dual-tone alloy wheels which can either be purchased in 16-inch or 18-inch diameters. The rear also sports redesigned tail lamps and a revised rear bumper with a diffuser.

Kia has also updated the interiors with a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, as well as an optional 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system. The Niro is also offered with an optional sound system sourced from Harman.

Mechanically, the SUV gets a 1.6-litre GDI hybrid engine which makes 139PS of maximum power and 264Nm of peak torque and is mated to a 6-speed DCT gearbox. Kia is expected to put the Niro up on sale in the international market by early 2020, while its plug-in hybrid variant is also expected to get similar updates by the first half of 2020.