The second-generation Kia Niro is now available to pre-order, available with hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully electric powertrains and priced from £27,745.

The fully electric e-Niro – introduced in 2018 – now accounts for 55% of all Niro sales in the UK

Debuted late last year at the Seoul Mobility Show, the new-gen Niro is an important model in Kia’s growing electrified line-up, which is set to include 14 battery electric models by 2027.

Entirely redesigned from the ground, the new model brings increased space, along with advanced connectivity and convenience features and a ‘step-change’ in sustainable cabin materials.

All three powertrain variants are available in ‘2’, ‘3’ or ‘4’ grades, with a price rise of £2,750 between each trim level for all three models.

Hybrid prices start from £27,745 for the ‘2’ grade, rising to £30,495 for ‘3’ and £33,245 for ‘4’ spec models.

Plug-in Hybrid models are priced from £32,775 and £35,525 for the ‘3’, reaching £38,275 for the top-spec ‘4’ model.

The Niro EV – which has a 287-mile targeted WLTP range – starts from £34,995 for the base ‘2’ model, £37,745 for the mid-range ‘3’ grade, and rises to £40,495 for the flagship ‘4’ model.

All Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid ‘2’ models feature 16-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, cloth upholstery, a dual-height boot floor, rear parking sensors and camera system, an 8.0-inch touchscreen display with DAB radio, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and 4.2-inch supervision cluster.

Standard driver assistance technologies bring Forward Collision Avoidance with car, pedestrian and cyclist recognition and junction crossing (FCA1.5) and Smart Cruise Control (SCC).

Niro EV ‘2’ models also gain a 10.25-inch instrument cluster along with 17-inch alloy wheels, 11kW on-board charger, and a battery heating system.

Move up to the mid-range ‘3’ grade and Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid variants come with 18-inch alloy wheels with Continental tyres, a larger 10.25-inch touchscreen with navigation system, cloth and faux leather upholstery, a 4.2-inch TFT instrument cluster, front parking sensors, keyless smart entry and start, and heated seats and steering wheel.

Other additions include rear privacy glass, driver lumbar support, Highway Driving Assist (HDA), Blind Spot Collision Avoidance (BCA) for the rear, a wireless smartphone charger, and adjustable multi-angle rear seats.

For Niro EV models, the jump to ‘3’ grade introduces Vehicle-to-Device (V2L) functionality – already seen on the EV6 – with a three-pin plug socket as standard and with the option of a heat pump.

The top-rung ‘4’ grade adds a head-up display, twin 10.25-inch touchscreen and instrument cluster display, heated rear seats and ventilated front seats, front passenger premium relaxation seating, a power-operated tailgate, electric sunroof, an uprated Harman Kardon premium sound system, driver’s side memory seating, and front passenger lumbar support.

It also throws in Remote Smart Parking Assist and Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist, while Niro EV ‘4’ versions also feature Highway Driver Assist 2 and Forward Collision Avoidance 2 with additional functionality.

UK customer deliveries of the new Niro start in early Q3.