Kia Niro
The Niro is a compact crossover showcasing all of Kia’s electrification technologies at the moment. Available in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully electric variants, the Niro definitely can please a variety of drivers looking for a green vehicle. It also boasts a surprisingly roomy and attractively styled cabin. As far as the driving experience goes, the ride is comfortable and the powertrain proves fun and flexible—whichever you choose. There’s no AWD option, though.
Kia Niro
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$44,995 |
| Fees | CA$1,795 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$847/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Electric |
| Power | 201 hp @ 3,800 rpm (150 kW) |
| Torque | 291 lb·ft @ 0 – 3,600 rpm (395 N·m) |
| Transmission | Single-speed |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion polymer (Li-Po) |
| Energy | 64.0 kWh |
| Voltage | 356 V |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | N/A |
| Drivetrain structure | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | Electric, Subcompact SUV |
| Assembly | Hwaseong, KR |
| Generation | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | N/A |
| Highway | N/A |
| Combined | N/A |
| Electric autonomy | 385 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | not available |
| Heated front seats | not available |
| Heated rear seats | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | not available |
| Ventilated front seats | not available |
| Blindspot detection | not available |
| Forward collision warning | not available |
| Autonomous emergency braking | not available |
| Lane departure warning | not available |
| Adaptive cruise control | not available |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wireless phone charging | not available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P215/55R17 |
| Rear tires | P215/55R17 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,375 mm (172″) |
| Width | 1,805 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,570 mm (62″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (106″) |
| Weight | 1,764 kg (3,889 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 629 l and 1,804 l |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.8 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | 5.0 s (manufacturer) |
| Top speed | 167 km/h (104 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 | 9/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 83%(view ratings) |