Kia

Kia Niro

Price $26,595 – $54,495
Fuel consumption < 5.8 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 80%(view ratings)
The Niro crossover offers an interesting trio of models to those who want to reduce their carbon footprint. The standard hybrid model and the plug-in hybrid variant both generate 139 horsepower while ranking among the most fuel-efficient vehicles in Canada. In fact, the latter can travel about 42 kilometres without burning a drop of gas. The real star, however, is the Niro EV, which delivers 201 horsepower, 291 pound-feet of torque and a range of up to 385 kilometres.

Kia Niro

Pricing
MSRP CA$44,995
Fees CA$1,910
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 N/A
Charging times
  • 120V: 59.0 h
  • 240V: 9.5 h
  • 400V: 0.9 h
Cooling N/A
Drivetrain structure N/A
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type SUV
Category 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
Sunroof optional
Autonomous emergency braking standard
Infotainment
Apple CarPlay compatible standard
Android Auto compatible standard
Wireless phone charging standard
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering rack and pinion with assist
Front suspension independent, Macpherson strut
Rear suspension independent, multi-link
Front brakes Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes Disc (ABS)
Front tires P215/55R17
Rear tires P215/55R17
Safety
Seat belts 5
Dimensions / Weight
Length 4,375 mm (172″)
Width 1,805 mm (71″)
Height 1,570 mm (62″)
Wheelbase 2,700 mm (106″)
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 5 years/100,000 km
The Car Guide rating
Fuel economy 8/10
Reliability 8/10
Safety 10/10
Infotainment 8/10
Driving 7/10
Overall 7/10
Average 80%(view ratings)