Kia

Kia Niro

Price $26,595 – $54,495
Fuel consumption < 5.8 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 80%(view ratings)
The Niro crossover offers an interesting trio of models to those who want to reduce their carbon footprint. The standard hybrid model and the plug-in hybrid variant both generate 139 horsepower while ranking among the most fuel-efficient vehicles in Canada. In fact, the latter can travel about 42 kilometres without burning a drop of gas. The real star, however, is the Niro EV, which delivers 201 horsepower, 291 pound-feet of torque and a range of up to 385 kilometres.

Kia Niro

Pricing
MSRP CA$26,595
Fees CA$1,910
Gas guzzler tax CA$0
Monthly payments CA$500/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
  • 120V: N/A
  • 240V: N/A
  • 400V: N/A
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 4.7 L/100km
Autonomy 957 km
Electric autonomy N/A
CO₂ emissions 110 g/km
Equipment
Sunroof optional
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 4,355 mm (171″)
Width 1,805 mm (71″)
Height 1,535 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 635 l and 1,789 l
Fuel tank 45 l (10 gal)
Towing capacity not recommended
Performance
0-100 km/h 11.5 s (manufacturer)
80-120 km/h 8.8 s (manufacturer)
Top speed 164 km/h (102 mph) (manufacturer)
Braking distance 43 m
Warranty
Base warranty 5 years/100,000 km
Powertrain warranty 5 years/100,000 km
The Car Guide rating
Fuel economy 8/10
Reliability 8/10
Safety 10/10
Infotainment 8/10
Driving 7/10
Overall 7/10
Average 80%(view ratings)