2023 Kia Niro Hybrid Starts Just under $28,000, PHEV above $35,000

• The 2023 Kia Niro will cost $1800 more than in the previous model year, bringing the starting price up to $27,785.

• The Niro has grown slightly, increasing cabin space as it enters its second generation.

• The front-wheel-drive compact crossover will be at dealers shortly.

UPDATE 10/10/22: Kia has now announced pricing for the plug-in-hybrid version of the 2023 Niro, which starts at $35,035. That's a $4150 increase from last year, although the previous base LX trim level has been dropped, meaning that higher price includes more standard equipment. The Niro PHEV now comes only in EX and SX Touring trim levels, with the latter starting at $40,875.

The tiny Niro brings bold styling and shows off a bit of a growth spurt for its second generation. The 2023 Niro brings additional cabin space for passengers but tacks $1800 onto the starting price when compared to the previous model year, for a base price of $27,785. Kia also simplified the lineup. Remaining are the base LX, the midrange EX, and the range-topping SX, which starts at $33,785. There's an optional Touring trim package as well, the price of which has not yet been announced.