Overview
- Kia revealed a mid‑life update to the Niro in South Korea, bringing the compact crossover in line with its newer EV design language.
- Updates include Starmap LED lighting, redesigned 18‑inch wheels, slimmer rear light graphics, and an interior with dual 12.3‑inch displays and a new two‑spoke steering wheel.
- Kia says pricing, powertrain options, and full specifications will be announced in March.
- Kia confirmed the updated Niro will not be sold in Australia, where the EV was already dropped and the hybrid is being wound down after weak 2025 sales, with the Seltos Hybrid and EV3 positioned to cover those segments.
- Outlets report the refreshed model is expected to continue hybrid, plug‑in hybrid, and EV variants, though market availability remains unconfirmed, and separate local reports suggest a potential shift toward the EV3 in some markets that Kia has not verified.