{"id":143590,"date":"2023-03-29T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-29T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-2023-kia-niro-ev-awarded-top-pick-commuter-ev-by-cars-com\/"},"modified":"2023-03-29T11:10:26","modified_gmt":"2023-03-29T15:10:26","slug":"el-kia-niro-ev-del-2023-fue-reconocido-como-top-pick-commuter-ev-por-cars-com","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/el-kia-niro-ev-del-2023-fue-reconocido-como-top-pick-commuter-ev-por-cars-com\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 KIA NIRO EV AWARDED &#8220;TOP PICK: COMMUTER EV&#8221; BY CARS.COM"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\"><b>Second Win in 2023 for the Niro Family from Cars.com Editors<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">IRVINE, Calif.<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">March 29, 2023<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; Today, the 2023 Kia Niro EV was recognized as Cars.com&#8217;s &#8220;Top Pick: Commuter EV.&#8221; This is the second category-level award from Cars.com for the Niro family, following the Niro Hybrid being named Cars.com&#8217;s Best Car of 2023, and the first win for a Kia vehicle in this competition. The editors of Cars.com selected the Niro EV from among electric vehicles in four categories.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpgf79fleft\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpgf79fleft\" title=\"2023 Kia Niro EV awarded \u201cTop Pick: Commuter EV\u201d by Cars.com.\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2042764\/2023_Kia_Niro_EV.jpg\" alt=\"2023 Kia Niro EV awarded \u201cTop Pick: Commuter EV\u201d by Cars.com.\" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;With standard DC fast charging compatibility and cutting-edge technology, the Niro EV offers the efficiency and features that commuters demand,&#8221; said Steven Center, COO &amp; EVP, <span class=\"xn-person\">Kia America<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Inside and out, the Niro EV presents bold design inspired by Kia&#8217;s &#8220;Opposites United&#8221; philosophy that infuses inspiration from nature with aerodynamic refinement. The second-generation model retains a compact footprint but is larger than the vehicle it replaces. Available panoramic, dual 10.25-inch screens for the instrument cluster and infotainment system and an optional eight-speaker <span class=\"xn-person\">Harman Kardon<\/span><sup>\u00ae<\/sup> sound system<sup>1 <\/sup>add premium touches to the interior. Powered by a 64.8 kWh battery and a 150kW (201-hp) motor with DC fast-charging compatibility as standard, the Niro EV is rated at an EPA-estimated 253 miles of all electric range<sup>1<\/sup>. When connected to a Level 3 fast charger, the Niro EV can charge from 10 to 80 percent state of charge in under 45 minutes<sup>2<\/sup>, at a maximum charging speed of 85 kW. Available on both Niro EV trims, the Preserve Package adds cold-weather readiness with heated rear seats<sup>3<\/sup> and a heat pump.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wcag-arialevel-3\" style=\"display: block; font-size: 1.17em; margin-block-start: 1em; margin-block-end: 1em; margin-inline-start: 0px; margin-inline-end: 0px; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\"><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Kia America<\/span> \u2013 about us<\/b><\/div>\n<p><i>Headquartered in <span class=\"xn-location\">Irvine, California<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-person\">Kia America<\/span> continues to top automotive quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kia serves as the &#8220;Official Automotive Partner&#8221; of the NBA and offers a range of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electrified vehicles sold through a network of over 750 dealers in the U.S., including several cars and SUVs proudly assembled in America*.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>For media information, including photography, visit\u00a0www.kiamedia.com.\u00a0To receive custom email notifications for press releases the moment they are published, subscribe at\u00a0www.kiamedia.com\/us\/en\/newsalert.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>* The K5, Sportage, Sorento, and Telluride (excludes HEV and PHEV models) are assembled in <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span> from U.S. and globally sourced parts.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><sup>1<\/sup><span class=\"xn-person\">Harman Kardon<\/span> is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.<\/p>\n<p><sup>2 <\/sup>Charge time with 800v DC fast charger. Actual charge will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, charging practice, battery age, weather, temperature and your vehicle&#8217;s condition. Battery capacity will decrease with time and use. Frequent use of DC fast charging can negatively impact battery performance and durability, and Kia recommends minimizing use of DC fast charging.<\/p>\n<p><sup>3 <\/sup>Use extreme caution when using the seat warmers to avoid burns. Refer to the Owner&#8217;s Manual for more safety information.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg8697left\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg8697left\" title=\" \" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1442697\/Kia_New_Logo.jpg\" alt=\" \" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Photo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3822671-1&amp;h=1724706884&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2042764%2F2023_Kia_Niro_EV.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2042764%2F2023_Kia_Niro_EV.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2042764\/2023_Kia_Niro_EV.jpg<\/a><br \/>Logo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3822671-1&amp;h=1980659953&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F1442697%2FKia_New_Logo.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F1442697%2FKia_New_Logo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1442697\/Kia_New_Logo.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  <span class=\"xn-person\">Kia America<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\"><b>Second Win in 2023 for the Niro Family from Cars.com Editors<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">IRVINE, Calif.<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">March 29, 2023<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; Today, the 2023 Kia Niro EV was recognized as Cars.com&#8217;s &#8220;Top Pick: Commuter EV.&#8221; This is the second category-level award from Cars.com for the Niro family, following the Niro Hybrid being named Cars.com&#8217;s Best Car of 2023, and the first win for a Kia vehicle in this competition. 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