Kia Niro

Sleek design, durable materials

The second generation of Kia's popular Niro doesn't just make a statement with its design. It casts itself as a paragon of sustainable mobility in the compact crossover segment.

A dominant aesthetic feature of the bodywork is the contrasting C-pillar, which not only provides an attractive design accent but also performs a useful aerodynamic function. Indeed, the panel hides an 'aerodynamic tunnel' that guides air along the car's flanks to reduce drag. The Active Air Flap in the snout also does its bit: when the engine does not require cooling, it closes automatically to create a smoother airflow across the nose of the car.

Eco-friendly materials were used throughout the interior, which is packed with high-tech gadgets, for which Kia drew inspiration from nature. The headliner consists of 56 per cent recycled paper fibres, while the artificial leather seat cover is made of organic polyurethane (Bio PU), which contains wood pulp from eucalyptus trees.