Kia Niro
This subcompact crossover teams a 1.6-litre gasoline engine with an electric motor. Combined, they develop a total of 139 horsepower and 195 lb.-ft. of torque, sent to the vehicle's front wheels. In town, fuel consumption can be as low as 4.5 litres/100 kilometres. The Niro can accommodate up to five passengers. A fully electric version that will borrow its components from the Hyundai Kona should soon be available as well.
Kia Niro
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$44,995 |
| Fees | CA$1,795 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$847/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Electric |
| Power | 201 hp @ 3,800 rpm (150 kW) |
| Torque | 291 lb·ft @ 0 – 3,600 rpm (395 N·m) |
| Transmission | Single-speed |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion polymer (Li-Po) |
| Energy | 64.0 kWh |
| Voltage | 356 V |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | N/A |
| Drivetrain structure | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | Compact Car, Electric |
| Assembly | Hwaseong, KR |
| Generation | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | N/A |
| Highway | N/A |
| Combined | N/A |
| Electric autonomy | 385 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Smart key | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Turning diameter | 11 m (35′) |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P215/55HR17 |
| Rear tires | P215/55HR17 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,375 mm (172″) |
| Width | 1,806 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,570 mm (62″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (106″) |
| Front track | 1,575 mm (62″) |
| Rear track | 1,585 mm (62″) |
| Weight | 1,764 kg (3,889 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 629 l and 1,804 l |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.8 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | 5.0 s (manufacturer) |
| Top speed | 167 km/h (104 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 42 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 8 years/160,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | N/A |
| Reliability | N/A |
| Safety | N/A |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Overall | 7/10 |
| Average | 75%(view ratings) |