Kia Niro
Now featuring Kia’s new logo along with updated equipment, the Niro is a small crossover that attracts buyers for many reasons starting with a trio of powertrain options from a single platform—hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric. The last one delivers a healthy 291 pound-feet of torque and a range of up to 385 kilometres. None of them are available with all-wheel drive, though. The interior proves fairly versatile given the compact exterior dimensions.
Kia Niro
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$54,695 |
| Fees | CA$1,795 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,029/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 | Liquid |
| Drivetrain structure | Parallel |
| 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 | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | standard |
| Head-up display | not available |
| Surround-view camera | not available |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard |
| Remote engine start | not available |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | not available |
| Wireless phone charging | standard |
| 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 | 7.9 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 5.6 s |
| 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) |