Kia Niro
This subcompact crossover teams a 1.6-litre gasoline engine with an electric motor. Combined, they develop a total of 139 horsepower and 195 lb.-ft. of torque, sent to the vehicle's front wheels. In town, fuel consumption can be as low as 4.5 litres/100 kilometres. The Niro can accommodate up to five passengers. A fully electric version that will borrow its components from the Hyundai Kona should soon be available as well.
Kia Niro
Pricing | |
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MSRP | CA$25,495 |
Fees | CA$1,795 |
Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
Monthly payments | CA$479/month |
Powertrain | |
Combined power | 139 hp @ 5,700 rpm |
Combined torque | 195 lb·ft @ 1,000 – 2,400 rpm |
Engine | 1.6 l I-4 |
Power | 104 hp @ 5,700 rpm (78 kW) |
Torque | 109 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (148 N·m) |
Induction | Atmospheric |
Fuel type | Regular |
Engine | Electric |
Power | 43 hp @ 1,798 rpm (32 kW) |
Torque | 125 lb·ft @ 0 – 1,800 rpm (169 N·m) |
Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
Drivetrain | FWD |
Hybrid / Electric | |
Battery type | Lithium-ion polymer (Li-Po) |
Energy | 1.6 kWh |
Voltage | 240 V |
Charging times |
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Cooling | Liquid |
Drivetrain structure | Parallel |
Vehicle type / Category | |
Vehicle type | SUV |
Category | Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid, Subcompact SUV |
Assembly | Hwaseong, KR |
Generation | 1 |
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
City | 4.5 L/100km |
Highway | 4.8 L/100km |
Combined | 4.6 L/100km |
Autonomy | 978 km |
Electric autonomy | N/A |
CO₂ emissions | 110 g/km |
Equipment | |
Heated front seats | standard |
Heated steering wheel | standard |
Infotainment | |
Auxiliary audio input | standard |
Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
Android Auto compatible | standard |
Sirius XM | standard |
Bluetooth audio | standard |
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
Steering | rack and pinion |
Turning diameter | 5 m (17′) |
Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
Front tires | P205/60HR16 |
Rear tires | P205/60HR16 |
Safety | |
Seat belts | 5 |
Dimensions / Weight | |
Length | N/A |
Width | 1,806 mm (71″) |
Height | 1,534 mm (60″) |
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (106″) |
Front track | 1,565 mm (62″) |
Rear track | 1,580 mm (62″) |
Weight | 1,409 kg (3,106 lb) |
Capacities | |
Passengers | 5 |
Trunk | between 634 l and 1,790 l |
Fuel tank | 45 l (10 gal) |
Towing capacity | N/A |
Performance | |
0-100 km/h | N/A |
80-120 km/h | N/A |
Top speed | 170 km/h (106 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 | N/A |
Reliability | N/A |
Safety | N/A |
Infotainment | 8/10 |
Driving | 7/10 |
Overall | 7/10 |
Average | 75%(view ratings) |