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    Kia Niro

    New from

    $41,710 excl. on-roads

    8.2

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    7 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    4-4.3 L / 100KM

    About the Kia Niro

    Last updated Oct 23, 2024

    The Kia Niro is classified as a 4 Door Wagon currently on sale in Australia as part of the DE PBV MY23 generation, starting from $41,710 MLRP for the PLUS HEV and topping out at $72,360 for the EV GT-LINE GREY C PILLAR.

    There are 9 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in Jan of . The Niro is built in Korea and is available with 0.0 Electric, equipped with a 1 Speed Automatic transmission with the drive sent to FWD. The Niro is offered with a 7 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.

    Kia Niro by year

    Kia Niro Rating

    Jeep Compass

    Entry-level

    Skoda Kamiq

    Best in class

    Overall rating

    8.2

    7.5

    8.6

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    Kia Niro Price

    VariantPrice From*Price To*
    HEV S (HYBRID)$45,000$45,000
    HEV GT-LINE BLK C PILLAR (HYB)$50,650$50,650
    HEV GT-LINE BODY C PILL (HYB)$50,650$50,650
    EV S$66,590$66,590
    EV GT-LINE BODY C PILLAR$72,360$72,360
    EV GT-LINE GREY C PILLAR$72,360$72,360
    EV GT-LINE BLACK C PILLAR$72,360$72,360
    *excl. on-roads

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    *excl. on-roads

    Kia Niro Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Kia Niro

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    Kia Niro Dimensions

    1630mm
    1805mm
    4385mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    Kia Niro Boot Space

    Boot space in the HEV is 425L with the rear seats in place due to the standard space saver spare wheel, while the EV has 475L in the rear and a further 20L under the bonnet.

    Kia Niro Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    2024750kg1300kg
    2023750kg1300kg
    2022300kg1300kg
    2021300kg1300kg

    Kia Niro Safety Rating

    The new Niro hasn’t been crash tested by Euro NCAP, but Kia says it’s likely to be put through its paces during the third quarter of 2023.

    The brand is naturally targeting a five-star rating for both models.

    Standard equipment on both the S and GT-Line atop eight airbags includes:

    • Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection
    • Junction AEB (prevents driver from pulling into traffic if it detects a t-bone accident)
    • Lane-keep assist with active lane-centring
    • Rear parking sensors
    • Reversing camera
    • Blind-spot assist
    • Rear cross-traffic assist
    • Driver attention monitoring

    Moving to the GT-Line brings:

    • Safe exit warning
    • Front parking sensors
    • Reverse AEB
    • Emergency calling (through Kia Connect, in case of an accident)

    Kia Niro Fuel Economy

    Claimed fuel economy in the Niro HEV is 4.0 litres per 100km on the combined cycle, and the Niro has a 42L fuel tank that drinks regular unleaded.

    Claimed range in the Niro EV is 460km on the WLTP test cycle, equivalent to energy consumption of 16.2kWh per 100km. The car is capable of 11kW AC charging, or 80kW plugged into a DC public fast charger.

    Kia NiroFuel TypeCombined
    EV GT-LINE BLACK C PILLARELECTRIC0.0
    EV GT-LINE BODY C PILLARELECTRIC0.0
    EV GT-LINE GREY C PILLARELECTRIC0.0
    EV SELECTRIC0.0
    HEV GT-LINE BLK C PILLAR (HYB)UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC4.0
    HEV GT-LINE BODY C PILL (HYB)UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC4.0
    HEV S (HYBRID)UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC4.0
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    Cost of ownership

    What is the running and servicing costs of a Kia Niro?

    VariantEngine TypeMonthKilometre
    PLUS EV0.0 Electric12 Months10,000km
    EV S0.0 Electric12 Months15,000km
    EV GT-LINE GREY C PILLAR0.0 Electric12 Months15,000km
    EV GT-LINE BODY C PILLAR0.0 Electric12 Months15,000km
    EV GT-LINE BLACK C PILLAR0.0 Electric12 Months15,000km
    HEV S (HYBRID)1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection12 Months15,000km
    HEV GT-LINE BLK C PILLAR (HYB)1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection12 Months15,000km
    HEV GT-LINE BODY C PILL (HYB)1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection12 Months15,000km
    PLUS HEV1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection12 Months10,000km

    You should service your Niro at your authorised Kia dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Niro’s warranty.

    How does the Kia Niro drive?

    Our expert take on Kia Niro drivability.

    Power in the Kia Niro HEV comes from a 1.6-litre petrol engine backed by a transmission-mounted electric motor.

    The e-motor makes 32kW and 170Nm, while the petrol engine pumps out 77kW and 144Nm. Peak combined power is 104kW and peak combined torque is 265Nm.

    It’s front-wheel drive, and puts its torque to the road through a six-speed dual-clutch transmission. The transmission is lighter than before because it no longer has a reverse gear, instead using the electric motor.

    The 1.32kWh battery beneath the rear seats doesn’t store enough energy to offer a meaningful electric range like a PHEV or EV, but the electric motor can power the car for short periods, or provide a performance boost.

    The EV packs a 64.8kWh lithium-ion battery pack, mated with a front-mounted motor making 150kW and 255Nm.

    Kia Niro Warranty

    The Kia Niro is backed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, while the high-voltage parts are covered by a seven-year, 150,000 kilometre warranty.

    Maintenance is required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.

    In the EV, the first seven services will cost a combined $1754. In the HEV they’ll set you back $4010.

    Prepaid service plans are also offered for the EV, priced at $621 for three years, $1187 for five years, and $1754 for seven.

    Kia Niro FAQs

    The cheapest Kia Niro is the PLUS HEV that starts from $41,710.

    The most expensive Kia Niro is the EV GT-LINE BLACK C PILLAR that starts from $72,360

    The best towing capacity of a Kia Niro is 1300Kg offered by the following variants

    • PLUS HEV
    • HEV S (HYBRID)
    • HEV GT-LINE BLK C PILLAR (HYB)
    • HEV GT-LINE BODY C PILL (HYB)

    The largest Kia Niro is the PLUS EV which measures 1805mm wide, 4385mm in length and sits 1640mm tall.

    The most powerful Kia Niro is the PLUS EV which has 150kW of power from its 0.0 Electric engine.

    The Kia Niro is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Kia Niro is the PLUS EV which weighs 2230 kg (kerb weight).

    See full fuel information for Kia Niro below:

    VariantFuel Type
    PLUS EVelectric
    EV Selectric
    EV GT-LINE GREY C PILLARelectric
    EV GT-LINE BODY C PILLARelectric
    EV GT-LINE BLACK C PILLARelectric
    HEV S (HYBRID)unleaded petrol/electric
    HEV GT-LINE BLK C PILLAR (HYB)unleaded petrol/electric
    HEV GT-LINE BODY C PILL (HYB)unleaded petrol/electric
    PLUS HEVunleaded petrol/electric