Welcome to CarSceneKorea.
I introduce newly released Genesis, Hyundai and Kia cars.
And the car I have behind me today
is 2023 Kia Niro
and I'll be going back to back with the predecessor
and show you the advantage that this 2023 Kia Niro has got.
For the record, I've actually gone through the review of this car
both interior exterior and also the POV.
So go check that video out in the card above.
And also I've covered the EV version of this 2023 Niro.
So don't miss that video out either.
This is one of the biggest difference I would definitely point out
Dual pressed first row window.
How do you know if it's a dual pressed?
Well, it might be a little hard to tell looking at this angle,
but it's really evident when you take a look at the second row seat that is not dual pressed.
So that is what it looks like.
This reduces a lot of noise, coming into the cabin and also going out.
Let me go back to this one right here and show you.
This is not dual pressed.
It's exactly same as what we've seen on the second row seat of that Niro.
So this is missing right here.
Subtle, but big difference.
Full automated window. It's only on the driver seat for the previous Niro.
Passenger as well.
Not the second.
It's an automated, you have to pull it up,
but a brand-new Niro, a push of a button.
And pull.
And one more difference when it comes to the second row seats
is this reclining seats as you can see.
This is obviously the level 1 and level 2 I'm sitting.
You may not say that for big difference,
again, these subtle differences that add up altogether.
And that actually make a better Niro of this version compared to that one.
So, in order to go back again,
you have to manually do it like so.
Clicks at level 1.
Level 2.
And definitely another plus is this seat
that we first saw on Kia EV6.
And that's now been implemented on Niro as well.
So you can use this as a coat hanger, very practical at the same time.
I would actually point this out to be one of the best.
And this is the game changer for the passengers on the second row seats
because this actually supports a super-fast charging system, both left and right.
So you don't have to fight over for the charging ports no more.
There is a 220-volt right here.
This is exactly the output and the power is essentially the same as the previous model.
Everything has now been integrated right into this one row.
And you can switch around to adjust your AC
and right here for the map, navigation and not their infotainment system as well.
USB, 12 volt, charging ports.
And you can also Wireless charge your phone.
And that is the indicator right there.
Definitely is my favorite.
Look at this.
How creative is that? Absolutely love this.
HUD that the previous model didn't get.
So there is an HUD and of course, It's really really Vivid and clear to human eyes
when you actually hop in the driver seat of this Kia Niro.
The roof rack actually stretches out further on this brand new one compared to the older one.
Shorter roof rack compared to that one.
So, some things that only owners can point out.
The reverse cam is installed here, compared to that one right here.
And I think this is the only car that I've seen with the rearview cam installed right up there.
Even from the entire Hyundai Motor Group, I want to say.
Running on the same wheel size and also the tire spec.
225 45 18
and same for this Niro as well.
225 45 18
As you can see, you can lift off the top portion and actually lower it
and dive the trunk compartment,
so you get that much extra space right there.
So you can now put in the extra luggage that you could not fit because of the height.
harman/kardon sound system.
On the previous model, this is actually a loaded options Niro as well.
And this car comes with Krell sound system.
So, probably there is like a personal difference and taste when it comes to the sound system.
Some might favor Krell over harman/kardon.
Well, take away is that this is the newest and latest.
And actually I like the sound system that this pumps out.
Let's dig in underneath the hood and see how these two differ.
All right, so there is no gas lift.
You have to use the skewer. Let's go over there.
So immediately, we can see that there has been an upgrade with the gas absorber.
And this is the engine bay.
Well, it's using different color coolant.
So that is actually an upgrade.
Hyundai Motor Group uses two different colors, one with the pink and one with the blue.
So the blue is the previous version.
Essentially, the layout over all the brake fluid.
The washer sits right here.
Washer. Extra reservoir. Brake fluid.
So the layout is almost identical; where they are, how they sit.
The engine has been slightly modified.
It's a little bit of an upgrade from the predecessor
Despite all this, the mpg that these two cars pump out, they are nearly identical and same.
So that being said, I want to point out and say
that the predecessor Niro is really, really an amazing and great, great car.
Both motors fired up just now.
Well, of course; there is more mileage put on this Niro compared to that one right here.
I can sense that that is louder and this is more quieter.
And I don't think it's going to get any better than that
Because the next generation Niro perhaps will be full electric.
Because the industry, when it comes to the vehicle, everyone is going full electric.
And Niro probably won't be an exception.
However, with the limited infrastructure when it comes to the electric vehicle depending on country to another
there just are countries that are not fully equipped and ready for cars going full EV.
So that being said, this HEV Niro is still a great, great car
and a great competitor when it comes to the market.
I hope you guys liked today's video, just going back and forth, the brand new Kia Niro versus the predecessor
How do you guys like it?
When it comes to the exterior, I know that it really varies depending on a personal taste,
but I really have to go with a brand new one, especially the front.
So I've gone through back and forth, some of the advantages of the brand new Niro compared to the predecessor.
Is that a deal-breaker? Is that something that makes you want to get a brand new Niro over your older one?
Just tell me everything about it in the comment below
and I'll see you in the next video, bye!
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