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$33,965 |
| Fees | CA$1,795 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$639/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Combined power | 139 hp @ 5,700 rpm |
| Combined torque | 195 lb·ft @ 1,000 – 2,400 rpm |
| Engine | 1,6 l I-4 |
| Power | 104 hp @ 5,700 rpm (78 kW) |
| Torque | 109 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (148 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Engine | Electric |
| Power | 60 hp @ 1,800 rpm (45 kW) |
| Torque | 125 lb·ft @ 0 – 1,800 rpm (169 N·m) |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion polymer (Li-Po) |
| Energy | 8.9 kWh |
| Voltage | 360 V |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | Liquid |
| Drivetrain structure | Parallel |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid, Subcompact SUV |
| Assembly | Hwaseong, KR |
| Generation | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 4.9 L/100km |
| Highway | 5.3 L/100km |
| Combined | 5.1 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 843 km |
| Electric autonomy | 42 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 56 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Smart key | standard |
| Remote engine start | 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 |
| Turning diameter | 5 m (17′) |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P205/60HR16 |
| Rear tires | P205/60HR16 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | N/A |
| Width | 1,806 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,544 mm (61″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (106″) |
| Front track | 1,565 mm (62″) |
| Rear track | 1,580 mm (62″) |
| Weight | 1,565 kg (3,450 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 549 l and 1,543 l |
| Fuel tank | 43 l (9 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | 170 km/h (106 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 42 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A |
| 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) |