It’s taken a while, but the Kia Niro has finally arrived in Australia marking the Korean brand's first step into electrification.
The Niro SUV will be offered with hybrid, plug-in hybrid (PHEV), or battery-electric (EV) powertrains which mirrors the approach taken with the Hyundai Ioniq.
Opening the range is the Niro Hybrid which is powered by a 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine paired electric motor to deliver 104kW and 265Nm. A six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission sends power to the front wheels.
The Niro PHEV features the same 1.6-litre engine and transmission but gets a larger electric motor and an 8.9kWh battery pack. When the battery is fully charged a driving range of 58km is possible according to the NEDC cycle. It’s worth noting the WLTP rating wouldn’t be as generous.
PHEV owners can charge time from empty to 100 per cent in approximately two hours and 15 minutes when using a 3.3kW AC charger.
The Niro EV uses the same 64kWh battery found in the Hyundai Kona Electric. The battery powers a 150kW/395Nm permanent magnet synchronous electric motor mounted on the front axle. The driving range is an impressive 455km (WLTP cycle).
Kia says the EV can be charged in about 9.5 hours with an AC single-phase 7.2kW wall box. A 50kW DC fast charger can replenish the battery from empty to 80 per cent in 75 minutes, while a 100kW station can achieve the same result in 54 minutes.
At launch, Kia will offer S and Sport trim levels across all powertrain options. Scroll below for each grade’s equipment highlights.
All variants of the Kia Niro are on sale now.
2021 Kia Niro pricing (excludes on-road costs):
Niro Hybrid S - $39,990
Niro Hybrid Sport - $43,890
Niro PHEV S - $46,590
Niro PHEV Sport - $50,490
Niro EV S - $62,590
Niro EV Sport - $65,990
2021 Kia Niro equipment highlights:
Niro Hybrid S
16-inch alloy wheels
Michelin Energy Saver+ tyres
Space-saver steel spare
Tyre-pressure monitor
Halogen headlights with dusk sensors
LED daytime running lights
Rain-sensing windscreen wipers
Roof rails
Reversing camera
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
4.2-inch TFT trip computer
8.0-inch centre touchscreen
Digital radio
Six-speaker sound system
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Dual-zone climate control
Part cloth and leather trim
Niro Hybrid Sport adds
18-inch alloy wheels
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres
LED projector headlights
High Beam Assist
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
Paddle shifters for regenerative braking control
Auto one-touch up/down front windows
Aluminium pedal caps
10.25-inch touchscreen
Sat-nav with 10-year update plan
Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Sounds of Nature program
‘Premium’ synthetic leather trim
Niro PHEV S
Front fender charging port
16-inch alloy wheels
Michelin Energy Saver+ tyres
Space-saver steel spare
Tyre-pressure monitor
Halogen headlights with dusk sensors
LED daytime running lights
Rain-sensing windscreen wipers
Roof rails
Reversing camera
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
4.2-inch TFT trip computer
8.0-inch centre touchscreen
Digital radio
Six-speaker sound system
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Dual-zone climate control
Part cloth and leather trim
Niro PHEV Sport adds
Smart proximity key access
LED projector headlights
High Beam Assist
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
Paddle shifters for regenerative braking control
Auto one-touch up/down front windows
Aluminium pedal caps
10.25-inch touchscreen
Sat-nav with 10-year update plan
Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Sounds of Nature program
‘Premium’ synthetic leather trim
Niro EV S
Front-mounted charging port (Type 2 and CCS)
17-inch alloy wheels
Michelin Primacy 3 tyres
Tyre repair kit
Tyre-pressure monitor
Halogen headlights with dusk sensors
LED daytime running lights
Rain-sensing windscreen wipers
Roof rails
Reversing camera
Electric blue bumper highlights
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
7.0-inch TFT trip computer
8.0-inch centre touchscreen
Six-speaker audio system
Digital radio
Six-speaker sound system
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Single-zone climate control
Part cloth and leather trim
Niro EV Sport adds
LED projector headlights
High Beam Assist
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
Auto one-touch up/down front windows
Aluminium pedal caps
10.25-inch touchscreen
Sat-nav with 10-year update plan
Eight-speaker JBL audio
Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
‘Premium’ synthetic leather trim
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