Kia Niro
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 | |
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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 |
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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) |