Kia Niro
The Niro is a compact crossover showcasing all of Kia’s electrification technologies at the moment. Available in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully electric variants, the Niro definitely can please a variety of drivers looking for a green vehicle. It also boasts a surprisingly roomy and attractively styled cabin. As far as the driving experience goes, the ride is comfortable and the powertrain proves fun and flexible—whichever you choose. There’s no AWD option, though.
Kia Niro
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$26,995 |
| Fees | CA$1,795 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$508/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 | 43 hp @ 1,798 rpm (32 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 | 1.6 kWh |
| Voltage | 240 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 | 4.4 L/100km |
| Highway | 4.9 L/100km |
| Combined | 4.6 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 978 km |
| Electric autonomy | N/A |
| CO₂ emissions | 110 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | not available |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | not available |
| Ventilated front seats | not available |
| Blindspot detection | not available |
| Forward collision warning | not available |
| Autonomous emergency braking | not available |
| Lane departure warning | not available |
| Adaptive cruise control | not available |
| GPS | not available |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wireless phone charging | not available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P205/60R16 |
| Rear tires | P205/60R16 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,355 mm (171″) |
| Width | 1,805 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,535 mm (60″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (106″) |
| Weight | 1,409 kg (3,106 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 635 l and 1,789 l |
| Fuel tank | 45 l (10 gal) |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 11.5 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | 8.8 s (manufacturer) |
| Top speed | 164 km/h (102 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 43 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 9/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 83%(view ratings) |