Kia Niro
Following a complete redesign for 2023, the attractively sized Niro is back and continues to offer three different forms of electrification. Choices include a standard hybrid unit (1.6-litre four-cylinder, 139 horsepower), a plug-in hybrid variant (output increased to 180 horsepower, 55 km of pure electric range) and a fully electric powertrain (201 horsepower, 407 km of range). Some customers might complain about the lack of all-wheel drive, but not when it comes to pricing or fit and finish.
Kia Niro
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$38,595 |
| Fees | CA$1,950 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$726/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Combined power | 180 hp |
| Combined torque | 195 lb·ft |
| Engine | 1.6 l I-4 |
| Power | 104 hp @ 5,700 rpm (78 kW) |
| Torque | 106 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (144 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Engine | Electric |
| Power | 83 hp (62 kW) |
| Torque | 150 lb·ft (203 N·m) |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion polymer (Li-Po) |
| Energy | 11.1 kWh |
| Voltage | 360 V |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | N/A |
| Drivetrain structure | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid, Subcompact SUV |
| Assembly | Hwaseong, KR |
| Generation | 2 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 4.6 L/100km |
| Highway | 4.9 L/100km |
| Combined | 4.8 L/100km (2.1 Lₑ/100km) |
| Autonomy | 770 km |
| Electric autonomy | 55 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 42 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | not available |
| Head-up display | not available |
| Surround-view camera | not available |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard |
| Remote engine start | standard |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | not available |
| Wireless phone charging | standard |
| 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 | 4,420 mm (174″) |
| Width | 1,825 mm (72″) |
| Height | 1,545 mm (61″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm (107″) |
| Weight | 1,513 kg (3,336 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 549 l and 1,546 l |
| Fuel tank | 37 l (8 gal) |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 9.6 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | 6.8 s (manufacturer) |
| Top speed | 168 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 | 9/10 |
| Reliability | N/A |
| Safety | N/A |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 82%(view ratings) |