

William Stopford
2024 Kia Niro EV GT-Line review
Pros
- Unintimidating to drive
- V2L capability
- Smartly packaged
Cons
- Interior a sea of gloss black plastic
- Up against some tough competition
- No surround-view camera
2 Years Ago
The new Kia Niro is a Suv Small Luxury offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $45,000 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the S variant and topping out at $72,360 for the Gt-line.
There are 2 variants of the Niro available in Australia and this generation went on sale in June of 2024.
Engine options include 1.6L petrol direct injection (104kW/265Nm), 1.6L in-line (104kW/265Nm) and null (150kW/255Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2025 Niro is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
6-speed Auto (DCT) or Single-Speed Auto
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Electric or Unleaded
Body Types
Hatchback
Powertrain Type
Front-wheel Drive
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Retail Price
Transmission
6-speed Auto (DCT) or Single-Speed Auto
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Electric or Unleaded
Body Types
Hatchback
Powertrain Type
Front-wheel Drive
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The Kia Niro comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being S and the most expensive being Gt-Line.


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2 Years Ago
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,420 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,825 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,545 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,600 mm |
| Load Capacity | 462 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Kia Niro Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.


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Kia Niro
The cheapest Kia Niro is the S that starts from $45,000.
See all Kia Niro PricingThe most expensive Kia Niro is the Gt-Line that starts from $72,360.
See all Kia Niro PricingThe best towing capacity of a Kia Niro is 1300 kg offered by the following variants: S and Gt-Line.
See all Kia Niro towing capacityThe largest Kia Niro is the S which measures 1825mm wide, 4420mm in length and sits 1570mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Niro is the S which has 150kW of power from its null engine.
The Kia Niro is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Niro is the S which weighs 2200 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Niro may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Electric or Unleaded.
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