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Kia Unveils 2026 Niro Facelift With Overhauled Styling and Updated Cabin

Full specifications arrive in March, leaving German availability of PHEV and EV versions unresolved.

Overview

  • Kia released first images and initial information in South Korea, showing a redesigned front and rear, slimmer vertical lighting, a body‑color C‑pillar, and an interior that adopts twin 12.3‑inch displays with a new steering wheel and retained physical controls.
  • The Niro EV is reported with a 150 kW front motor, a 64.8 kWh battery, and up to 460 km WLTP range.
  • In Germany the online configurator currently lists only the hybrid; the plug‑in hybrid and EV are absent, and German media note Kia has not confirmed local availability for the facelift.
  • Outlets publish differing PHEV figures for system power and electric range, underscoring that several technical details remain inconsistent until Kia’s March disclosure.
  • The Niro Hybrid currently starts at €33,990 in Germany, and reporters expect a moderate price increase for the facelift with estimates around €34,500.