The upgraded Kia Niro Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid are now on sale in the UK with prices starting at £24,590.

The Niro benefits from a new exterior design, a more upscale interior and enhanced connectivity.

The refreshed design aligns the Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid variants of the range with the appearance of the all-new all-electric e-Niro.

Kia’s advanced new UVO CONNECT telematics system brings additional ‘connected’ functionality to the car.

Accessible via the 10.25-inch touchscreen (standard on grades ‘3’ and ‘4’) and the owner’s smartphone, UVO CONNECT features a new Kia Live system, which uses its own SIM card to retrieve and update live data. This gives owners access to live traffic information, weather forecasts, points of interest, fuel prices, and details of potential on- and off-street parking – including price, location and availability.

The second element of the UVO system is the UVO App, designed for compatibility on Android and Apple smartphones. The app offers users peace of mind with a range of features to provide diagnostic data about their car and the trips they take. The app also enables owners to activate a range of remote functions and features remotely. Depending on country, users can remotely send route directions to their car before a journey, check the location of their vehicle, and access vehicle reports and diagnostic notifications.