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Kia Niro

New from

$45,000 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Good

Safety Rating

Warranty

7 year, unlimited km

Fuel Efficiency

4 / 100km

About the Kia Niro

Last updated Dec 18, 2024

The new Kia Niro is a small SUV 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 null (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.

CarExpert Rating

Good

Read the 2024 Kia Niro EV GT-Line review

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Excellent

An outstanding car in almost every way. A joy to drive, packed with great features, and highly recommended.

Very Good

A well-rounded car that's enjoyable to drive, offers great value or features, and is easy to recommend.

Good

A solid choice that does most things well. Comfortable, capable, and worth considering in this segment.

Average

Meets the standard for this segment. May not stand out, but still a dependable and reasonable option.

Below Average

Falls a bit behind others in the segment, but still passes safety checks and may suit specific needs or budgets.

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Power to Weight

71.15 - 88.09 kW/t

61.38 kW/t

167.97 kW/t

Boot Space

425 - 475 litres

85 litres

626 litres

Fuel Efficiency

4 L/100km

1.6 L/100km

21.28 L/100km

Vehicle Range

460 - 1,050 km

193 km

1,714 km

Price

$45,000 - $72,360

$21,490

$86,800

Warranty (Years)

7 years

2 years

15 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

5 years

1 year

31 years

Service Interval

12 months

24 months

Battery & Charging

Max. battery kilowatt hour

64.8 kWh

0.8 kWh

81.4 kWh

AC Charging (max kW)

No Data

DC Fast Charging (max kW)

No Data

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Kia Niro News

Kia Niro's Australian future in doubt as EV3, Seltos hybrid loom

James Wong

Kia Niro's Australian future in doubt as EV3, Seltos hybrid loom

Kia's local product boss says the Niro Hybrid and EV could be supplanted locally by the new EV3 and an upcoming small hybrid SUV.

2 Months Ago

William Stopford

Kia Niro EV recalled

Kia is recalling a couple dozen Niro EVs as a plug could become loose and the vehicle could lose power, potentially leading to an accident.

4 Months Ago

Kia Niro Hybrid and EV safe in Australia, 'for now'...

James Wong

Kia Niro Hybrid and EV safe in Australia, 'for now'...

Kia Australia says there's room for the quirky Niro hybrid and electric crossover alongside the incoming battery-only EV3 and EV5 SUVs.

9 Months Ago

William Stopford

Kia Niro recalled due to fire risk

Moisture could enter a circuit board in hybrid and plug-in hybrid Kia Niro models, potentially leading to a short circuit and subsequent fire.

11 Months Ago

The electric SUVs with the longest range in Australia

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The electric SUVs with the longest range in Australia

Affordable electric SUVs are in strong supply, but some dispel the dreaded 'range anxiety' better than others.

1 Year Ago

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Kia Niro EV recalled

The Kia Niro EV has been recalled in Australia after a fault which could cause it to lose drive power was discovered.

1 Year Ago

Kia says there's room for two small electric SUVs

William Stopford

Kia says there's room for two small electric SUVs

Kia won't drop the electric Niro globally, even as it launches a similarly sized crossover in the bolder EV3.

1 Year Ago

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Kia EV6 and Niro EV recalled

The Kia EV6 and Niro EV electric SUVs have been recalled as a defective driveshaft could lead to a sudden loss of power.

1 Year Ago

The premium small SUVs with the best fuel economy

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The premium small SUVs with the best fuel economy

In a segment that is quickly shifting towards electrification, there are still some efficient petrol-powered options.

1 Year Ago

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2025 Kia Niro Reviews

William Stopford

Good

2024 Kia Niro EV GT-Line review

The Kia Niro is a comfortable and cute crossover, but at over $70,000 it's up against some tough competition.

1 Year Ago

2024 Kia Niro Hybrid review: Exploring Barcelona

James Wong

2024 Kia Niro Hybrid review: Exploring Barcelona

James Wong hits the streets of Barcelona in the Kia Niro HEV as he explores the Spanish region on a European holiday.

2 Years Ago

Mike Costello

Good

2023 Kia Niro EV GT-Line review

The second-gen Kia Niro EV is a handsome and well-packaged electric SUV with decent range – but it costs too much.

2 Years Ago

Jack Quick

Good

2023 Kia Niro EV S review

The Kia Niro EV S is the brand's entry-level electric offering that sometimes flys under the radar. Pricing is up, but there's more tech.

2 Years Ago

Mike Costello

Good

2023 Kia Niro Hybrid S review

The new Kia Niro Hybrid is a real looker and offers great fuel efficiency, but it's expensive to buy and service, and lacks features.

3 Years Ago

James Wong

Good

2023 Kia Niro Hybrid GT-Line review

The new Niro HEV is a big step forward over the old one, but it's hurt by high pricing and expensive servicing. Is it still worth a look?

3 Years Ago

Scott Collie

Good

2022 Kia Niro review

The Kia Niro is back for a second generation, with a more confident look and an interior inspired by the EV6. It's priced in line with some tough competition though.

3 Years Ago

James Wong

Good

2022 Kia Niro EV review

The entry-level Niro EV isn't as value-packed as you might expect, but its a no-nonsense EV that's practical and a bit of fun to drive.

3 Years Ago

Curt Dupriez

Very Good

2021 Kia Niro PHEV review

Kia’s fresh-faced plug-in SUV pushes the Korean brand into new territory. But is it worth a look in before a replacement arrives next year?

4 Years Ago

James Wong

Good

2021 Kia Niro Hybrid review

The Niro Hybrid offers a sporty drive and impressive efficiency, but a dated cabin, high price and expensive service costs dent its appeal.

4 Years Ago

Mike Costello

Very Good

2021 Kia Niro EV review

You can choose between hybrid, PHEV and EV, but it's the latter we are reviewing here. Like all EVs it's expensive, but the 450km driving range is rural-friendly.

4 Years Ago

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2025 Kia Niro Price

S

Configuration	Price From*
1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$45,000
Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD	$45,000

GT-Line

Configuration	Price From*
1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$50,650
Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD	$50,650

*excl. on-roads

All Kia Niro Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2025	$45,000	$72,360
2024	$41,710	$72,360
2023	$44,380	$72,100
2022	$39,990	$65,990
2021	$39,990	$65,990

*excl. on-roads

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2025 Kia Niro Specs

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Air conditioning
- Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
- Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
Airbags
- Number Of: 8
Anti collision system
- Activates Brake Lights
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Brakes At Low Speed: Front And Rear
- Driver Monitor
- Driving Pattern Monitor
- Includes Junction Turning
- Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 10
- Operates Above 50 Kph/30 Mph
- Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
- Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
- Visual/acoustic Warning
Audio system
- Colour Screen
- Digital Radio
- Radio: Am/fm
- Touch Screen
Autonomous drive
- Active Lane Control
- Level: 2 - Partial Automation
- Traffic Sign Response
- Traffic Sign Response Activation: Auto
- Traffic Sign Response City
- Traffic Sign Response Off-highway
Blind spot monitor
- Active Without Turn Signal
- Steering Vibration
Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
- Type: Flexible
Charging connector
- Charging Socket Ac 1
- Charging Socket Dc 1
- Location Of Ac 1 Socket: Front
- Location Of Dc 1 Socket: Front
Charging information
- Amps (a): 12
- Calc Duration (hrs) Max Supplied 0%-100%: 6.47
- Calc Duration (hrs) Max Supplied 10%-80%: 0.73
- Calculated Duration (hrs) 100kw 10%-80%: 0.73
- Calculated Duration (hrs) 3.7kw 0%-100%: 19.35
- Calculated Duration (hrs) 50kw 10%-80%: 1.23
- Calculated Duration (hrs) 7.4kw 0%-100%: 9.68
- Duration (hours): 0.72
- Max Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 11.00
- Quoted Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 11.00
- State Of Charge Ends At (%): 100
- State Of Charge Starts At (%): 10
- Voltage (v): 230
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
- Usb Connection Front
- Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 1
Cruise control
- Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
- Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
Display screen
- Concealable Screen: No
- Orientation: Fixed
- Screen Size (in): 10.25
- Touch Screen
Distance & object sensing technology
- Millimetre-wave Sensor
Door mirrors/cameras
- Colour: Painted
- Heated
- Indicator Lights
- Type: Electrically Adjustable
Driver modes
- Includes Engine Mapping
- Includes Transmission
Electric Power source
- Actively Heated/cooled Battery
- Battery Amp-hour (ah): 181.0
- Battery Cell Count: 294
- Battery Cell Type: Pouch
- Battery Supplier: Contemporary Amperex Tech
- Battery Type: Lithium Ion
- Battery Voltage (v): 240.0
- High Power Charger
- Max Wireless Charging Kw: 0.0
- Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 1.30
- Onboard Charger (kw): 11.0
- Range (km): 460.00
Electric driven wheels
- Electric Driven Wheels: Front
Electric motor
- Electric Motor Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
- Max Torque Motor Nm: 170
- Motor Location: Front
- Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 204.0
- Power Output Motor Kw: 150.0
Electrical system
- Voltage (v): 12
Embedded infotainment user interface
- Number Of Months Of Online Services: 84
Energy recuperation
- Level Selection
- Single-pedal Driving
Front seat
- Electrically Adjustable
- Height Type: Electric
- Lumbar Type: Electric
- Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
- Reach Type: Electric
- Reclining Type: Electric
- Type: Bucket
Head rests
- Number: 3
Headlight control
- Auto Highbeam
- Dusk Sensor
- Height Adjustment: Manual
Headlights
- Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
- Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
- Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Hybrid type
- Hybrid Type: Active Hybrid
Instrument cluster
- Reconfigurable
Lane departure warning
- Activates Steering
Low tyre pressure indicator
- Displays Pressure
Luxury trim
- On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
Mobile Integration
- Android Auto
- Android Wireless Connection
- Apple Carplay
- Apple Wireless Connection
Navigational systems
- Controls: Touch Screen
- Includes Ev Intelligent Route Planning
- Information Type: 3d And Voice
- Map Updates Months Of Subscription: 12
- Screen Size (in): 10.25
- Traffic Info
Paint
- Two-tone
- Type: Gloss
Parking assistance
- Type: Guidance Display
Parking distance system
- Type: Sensor & Camera
Power consumption
- Combined (wh/km): 162
- Combined (wh/mile): 261
- Combined (kwh/100km): 16.2
- Combined (kwh/km): 0.5
- Combined (kwh/mile): 0.3
- Combined (km/kwh): 0.2
Power locks
- Operation: Card Key
Power steering
- Vehicle Speed Proportional
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
- Includes Braking
- Type: Sensor
Rear door
- Type: Lifting Gate
Rear seats
- Folding: 40/60
- Seating Capacity: 3
- Type: Bench
Rear view mirror/camera
- Auto-dimming
Rear window
- Type: Fixed
- Wipers: Intermittent
Remote HVAC control
- Includes Cooling
- Includes Heating
- Includes Phone
- Includes Timer
- Number Of Months Subscription Included: 84
Remote audio controls
- Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Remote battery management
- Includes Battery Status Checking
- Includes Remote Charge Activation
- Number Of Months Subscription Included: 84
Remote services
- Driving History & Analysis
- Find My Car
- Geo Fencing
- Immobilisation
- Location Sharing
- Number Of Months Subscription Included: 84
- Remote Lock/unlock
- Remote Seat Heating Control
- Send Destination To Car
- Speed Alert
- Theft Alert
- Vehicle Diagnostics
Seat upholstery
- Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
- Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Seating Configuration: 2+3
Secondary engine power
- Maximum Power Hp/ps: 105
- Maximum Power Kw: 77
- Maximum Torque Nm: 144
- Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 5700
- Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 4000
Smart card / smart key
- Includes Keyless Entry
- Includes Keyless Start
Spare wheel
- Rim Type: Steel
- Type: Spacesaver
Speakers
- Number Of: 6
Steering wheel
- Height Adjustment
- Multi-function
- Telescopic Adjustment
- Type: Plastic
Telematics
- Advanced Auto Collision Notification
- Breakdown Assistance
- Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
- Tracker System
USB charging port
- Number: 2
V2L charging
- Maximum Outlet Power (kw): 3.0
- Number Of Outlets: 1
- Total Power (kw): 3.0
Vanity mirror
- Illuminated
Ventilation system
- Digital Display
- Electric Heater
- Engine Heater
- Touch Screen Controls
Voice activating system
- Includes Air Conditioning
- Includes Audio Player
- Includes Navigation System
- Includes Phone Functions
- Virtual Assistant: Other
Warranty anti-corrosion
- Distance: Unlimited Km
- Duration (months): 84
Warranty battery - total
- Distance (km): 150,000 Km
- Duration (months): 84
Warranty battery
- Distance (km): 150,000 Km
- Duration (months): 84
- State Of Charge Threshold %: 70
Warranty electric systems - total
- Distance (km): 150,000 Km
- Duration (months): 84
Warranty electric systems
- Distance (km): 150,000 Km
- Duration (months): 84
Warranty powertrain - OEM
- Distance (km): Unlimited Km
- Duration (months): 84
Warranty powertrain - Total
- Distance: Unlimited Km
- Duration (months): 84
Warranty roadside assistance
- Distance: Unlimited Km
- Duration (months): 12
Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
- Distance (km): Unlimited Km
- Duration (months): 84
Warranty whole vehicle - Total
- Distance: Unlimited Km
- Duration (months): 84
Windscreen wipers
- Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
- Rain Sensor

GT-Line

Adds to S:

Ambient lighting
- Colour Selection
Electric Power source
- Battery Type: Nickel Manganese Cobalt
- Battery Voltage (v): 358.0
- Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 64.80
Electric motor
- Max Torque Motor Nm: 255
Front seat
- Heated
- Ventilated
Headlights
- Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
- Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
Instrument cluster
- Head-up Display: Windscreen
Luxury trim
- On Dash: Piano Black
- On Doors: Piano Black
Parking assistance
- Automatic Braking Whilst Parking
- Type: Remote Park
Parking distance system
- Type: Sensor
Remote services
- Vehicle Start
Seat upholstery
- Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Speakers
- Brand Name: Harman/kardon
- Number Of: 8
- Subwoofer
Steering wheel
- Heated
- Type: Synthetic Leather
Sunroof
- Operation: Remote
- Type: Glass
V2L charging
- Includes Adapter
- Number Of Outlets: 2

Removes from S:

Electric Power source
- Battery Type: Lithium Ion
- Battery Voltage (v): 240.0
- Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 1.30
Electric motor
- Max Torque Motor Nm: 170
Headlights
- Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
- Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
Mobile Integration
- Android Wireless Connection
- Apple Wireless Connection
Parking assistance
- Type: Guidance Display
Parking distance system
- Type: Sensor & Camera
Seat upholstery
- Main Seat Material: Cloth
Speakers
- Number Of: 6
Steering wheel
- Type: Plastic
V2L charging
- Number Of Outlets: 1

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New Kia Niro deals

Free EV Home Charger Offer*

Bonus deal

Until 30 June 2025, enjoy a free EVSE 22KW Home Charger for the following models: Niro EV GT-Line & Niro EV S. This offer is available to purchases of the above listed models only. Installation costs not included. Free home charger is not transferable and cannot be substituted for any other offer.

Free EV Home Charger Offer*

Bonus deal

Free EV Home Charger Offer*

Bonus deal

Free EV Home Charger Offer*

Bonus deal

2025 Kia Niro Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2025	750Kg	1300Kg
2024	750Kg	1300Kg
2023	750Kg	1300Kg
2022	300Kg	1300Kg
2021	300Kg	1300Kg

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2025 Kia Niro Fuel Economy

There are 1 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Niro

The most fuel efficient Kia Niro is the GT-Line with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.6L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 4L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

Kia Niro	Fuel Type	Combined
1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	Unleaded	4.0 L/100km
Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD	Electric	-

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Cost of ownership

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

The Kia Niro has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

2025 Kia Niro Warranty

What is the warranty on a Kia Niro?

The Kia Niro offers a 7 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.