Kia reveals pricing and features for the 2025 Niro EV Wind & Wave model
The automotive world is abuzz with the announcement of the 2025 Kia Niro EV, an all-electric crossover that promises to redefine comfort, efficiency, and safety. Kia America has revealed the pricing for this innovative vehicle, with the base model starting at $39,600 (excluding a $1,375 destination fee).
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
The 2025 Niro EV is part of Kia's Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) suite, designed to support both urban maneuvering and highway driving. This modern safety package includes:
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with pedestrian and junction turn detection, for automatic emergency braking to prevent or mitigate frontal collisions.
- Lane Keeping Assist and Lane Following Assist to help maintain lane positioning and minimize unintentional lane departures.
- Highway Driving Assist 2, which combines radar, camera, and navigation data to manage safe distances and lane-centering during long-distance highway travel, enhancing driver relaxation and focus.
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, enabling adaptive cruise functionality that can start and stop the car in traffic.
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance for safer backing out of parking spaces.
- Additional safety features such as Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance and Park Distance Warning with front and rear sensors.
These technologies leverage a mix of sensors like cameras and radar sensors to improve safety and convenience during driving in varied conditions. The Niro EV's ADAS is designed to support both urban maneuvering and highway driving, offering a balanced and modern safety package for the 2025 model.
The system also integrates with intuitive infotainment controls and voice activation to reduce distraction when operating these safety features.
Trim-Specific Features
The 2025 Niro EV comes in two trims: Wind and Wave. The Wind trim features a larger, 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, while the Wave trim includes Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist - Rear (BCA-R) with Parallel Exit and a HomeLink® button on the rearview mirror.
Both trims share the same engine, motor type, voltage, horsepower, torque, final gear ratio, electrical system, battery type, battery voltage, battery capacity, battery power, cell-level energy density, pack-level energy density, weight, volume, 12V battery, charging specifications, drivetrain, dynamic performance, brake performance, exterior dimensions, interior dimensions, chassis/suspension, steering, brakes, wheels/tires, spare tire, curb weight, GVWR, energy efficiency, all-electric range, and MPGe.
The Wave trim also offers a 10-way power front passenger seat. The EPA-estimated range of the 2025 Niro EV is 253 miles, and it comes equipped with a 64.8 kWh battery. The Wave trim is priced at $44,600.
A Blend of Efficiency and Technology
The new Niro EV offers a blend of efficiency, advanced technology, and compatibility with DC fast-charging stations. This all-electric crossover comes with ventilated disc brakes at the front and solid disc brakes at the rear, as well as an Electric Parking Brake (EPB). It also features a Head-Up Display (HUD) in the Wave trim.
In summary, the 2025 Kia Niro EV is a smart and safe choice for those seeking an all-electric crossover with advanced driver assistance systems. With its comprehensive safety features, intuitive infotainment system, and impressive range, the Niro EV is poised to make a significant impact in the electric vehicle market.
- The 2025 Kia Niro EV is part of Kia's Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) suite, which includes Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist and Lane Following Assist, Highway Driving Assist 2, Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance, and additional safety features.
- The 2025 Niro EV comes in two trims – Wind and Wave – each offering different lifestyle-oriented features: the Wind trim features a larger digital instrument cluster, while the Wave trim includes Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist - Rear (BCA-R) with Parallel Exit and a HomeLink® button.
- The new Niro EV is a blend of efficiency, advanced technology, and compatibility with DC fast-charging stations. It comes with ventilated disc brakes at the front and solid disc brakes at the rear, an Electric Parking Brake (EPB), and a Head-Up Display (HUD) in the Wave trim, making it a smart and safe choice for those seeking an all-electric crossover with a touch of modern gadgetry.
