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    Kia Niro

    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

    $45,000 - $72,360

    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

    $45,000 - $72,360

    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

    Expert Rating

    Good

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    Kia Niro

    Available Variants

    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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    Reviews

    CarExpert Rating
    Good
    The Kia Niro is a comfortable and cute crossover, but at over $70,000 it's up against some tough competition.
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    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
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    Power to Weight
    70.37 - 86.86 kW/t
    68.63 kW/t
    165.79 kW/t
    Boot Space
    425 - 475 litres
    284 litres
    560 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    4 L/100km
    1.5 L/100km
    9.2 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    460 - 1,050 km
    460 km
    2,867 km
    Price
    $45,000 - $72,360
    $38,990
    $102,900
    Warranty (Years)
    7 years
    4 years
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    150,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    3 years
    4 years
    7 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months
    24 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,940 - 2,200 kg
    1,755 kg
    2,605 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    750 - 1,300 kg
    400 kg
    2,100 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    150 - 160 mm
    130 mm
    211 mm

    Battery & Charging

    Max. battery kilowatt hour
    1.3 - 64.8 kWh
    0.4 kWh
    81.4 kWh
    AC Charging (max kW)
    11 kW
    7.4 kW
    22 kW
    DC Fast Charging (max kW)
    83.8 kW
    83.8 kW
    350 kW
    Vehicle Range (EV)
    460 km
    1 km
    578 km
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    Dimensions

    4,420 mm
    1,825 mm
    1,545 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,420 mm
    Overall Width1,825 mm
    Overall Height1,545 mm
    Wheelbase2,720 mm
    Turning Circle10,600 mm
    Load Capacity462 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Kia Niro is the S that starts from $45,000.

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    The most expensive Kia Niro is the Gt-Line that starts from $72,360.

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    The best towing capacity of a Kia Niro is 1300 kg offered by the following variants: S and Gt-Line.

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    The 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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