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{{Short description|Compact crossover SUV}}
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{{Infobox automobile
| name = Kia Niro
| image = Kia Niro (SG2) PHEV Leonberg 2022 1X7A0474.jpg
| caption = Kia Niro PHEV (SG2)
| manufacturer = [[Kia]]
| aka =
| production = 2016–present
| model_years = 2017–present
| class = [[Compact crossover SUV]]
| body_style = 5-door [[SUV]]
| layout = {{unbulleted list
| [[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive]]
| [[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive|Front-motor, front-wheel-drive]] (EV)
}}
| platform =
| predecessor =
| successor =
| sp = us
}}
The '''Kia Niro''' ({{langx|ko|기아 니로}}) is a [[compact crossover SUV]] ([[C-segment]])<ref>{{cite press release |date=23 November 2022 |title=All-New Kia Niro shortlisted for 2023 Car of the Year |url=https://press.kia.com/eu/en/home/media-resouces/press-kits/products/2022/All-new-Kia-Niro.html |publisher= Kia Europe GMBH |access-date=22 December 2022}}</ref> manufactured by [[Kia]] since 2016. It is an [[electrification]]-focused vehicle, offering three versions: [[Hybrid electric vehicle|hybrid]], [[plug-in hybrid]] and [[Battery electric vehicle|battery electric]] variants.
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== {{Anchor|DE|first}} First generation (DE; 2016) ==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = First generation
| image = 2017 Kia Niro 3 S-A 1.6.jpg
| caption = 2017 Niro Hybrid (pre-facelift)
| aka =
| production = 2016–2022 (Niro)<br>2022–2024 (Niro Plus)
| model_years = 2017–2022
| assembly = South Korea: [[Hwaseong, Gyeonggi]] ([[List of Kia design and manufacturing facilities#Hwaseong Plant|Hwaseong Plant]])<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://pr.kia.com/en/now/tour/global-plant/hwaseong-plant.do  |access-date=6 February 2017 |title=Sustainability &#124; Kia Global Brand Site }} {{dead link|date=March 2020|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref><br>[[Seosan]] ([[Donghee]], Niro Plus)<ref>{{Cite press release |title=Kia initiates ‘purpose-built vehicle’ strategy with launch of Niro Plus |url=https://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/18824/kia-initiates-purpose-built-vehicle-strategy-with-launch-of-niro-plus |access-date=2024-07-15 |website=Kia Media}}</ref>
| designer = {{unbulleted list
| Sang-Hun Ahn<ref>{{Cite patent|country=US|number=D801228|title=Automobile|pubdate=2017-10-31|invent1=Ahn|inventor1-first=Sang-Hun|assign1=[[Kia Motors Corp.]]}}</ref>
| Jae-Hyeok Ho (Niro EV)<ref>{{Cite patent|country=US|number=D865567|title=Automobile|pubdate=2019-11-05|inventor1-last=Ahn|inventor1-first=Seo-Hee|inventor2-last=Ho|inventor2-first=Jae-Hyeok|assign1=[[Kia Motors Corp.]]|assign2=[[Hyundai Motor Co.]]}}</ref>
| Hyun-Kyung Song (facelift)<ref>{{Cite patent|country=US|number=D922907|title=Automobile|pubdate=2021-06-22|inventor1-last=Song|inventor1-first=Hyun-Kyung|assign1=[[Hyundai Motor Co.]]|assign2=[[Kia Motors Corp.]]}}</ref>
}}
| platform =
| related = [[Hyundai Ioniq]]
| engine = {{unbulleted list
| '''[[Petrol engine|Petrol]] [[Hybrid electric vehicle|hybrid]]:'''
| 1.6 L ''[[Hyundai Kappa engine#G4LE|Kappa II]]'' [[Gasoline direct injection|GDi]] [[Straight-four engine|I4]]
| '''[[Petrol engine|Petrol]] [[plug-in hybrid]]:'''
| 1.6 L ''Kappa II'' GDi I4
}}
| motor = {{unbulleted list
| [[Permanent-magnet synchronous motor|AC Synchronous Permanent Magnet Motor]] (hybrid and PHEV)
| [[Permanent-magnet synchronous motor|Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor]]
}}
| powerout = {{convert|100|kW|0|abbr=on}} (39.2 kWh, EV)<br /> {{convert|150|kW|0|abbr=on}} (64 kWh, EV)
| transmission = {{unbulleted list
| 6-speed [[List of Hyundai transmissions#D6KF1|D6KF1]] [[Dual-clutch transmission|dual-clutch]] (hybrid and PHEV)
| 1-speed [[Reduction drive|reduction gear]] (EV)
}}
| drivetrain = {{unbulleted list
| [[Hybrid vehicle#Parallel hybrid|Parallel hybrid]]
| [[PHEV]]
}}
| battery = {{unbulleted list
| 1.56{{nbsp}}[[kWh]] [[lithium-ion polymer battery]] (hybrid)
| 8.9{{nbsp}}[[kWh]] [[lithium-ion polymer battery]] (PHEV)
}}
| electric_range = {{convert|288|km|abbr=on}} (39.2 kWh, EV) ([[Worldwide harmonized light vehicles test procedure|WLTP]])<br /> {{convert|455|km|abbr=on}} (64 kWh, EV) (WLTP)
| wheelbase = {{convert|2700|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4355|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}<br />{{convert|4375-4385|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (EV)
| width = {{convert|1805|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{unbulleted list
| {{convert|1545|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|1560-1640|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (EV)
}}
| weight = {{unbulleted list
| {{convert|1414-1490|kg|lbs|0|abbr=on}} (hybrid)
| {{convert|1538-1594|kg|lbs|0|abbr=on}} (PHEV)
| {{convert|1667-1812|kg|lbs|0|abbr=on}} (EV)
}}
| sp = us
| model_code = DE
}}
The first-generation Niro was introduced in 2016. Based on the same platform as the [[Hyundai Ioniq]], Kia opted to use [[dual-clutch transmission]] instead of the more traditional [[continuously variable transmission]] found in most other hybrids to offer a more engaging driving experience.
The size is between the [[Kia Stonic|Stonic]] and [[Kia Sportage|Sportage]], and very close to the [[Kia XCeed|XCeed]]. In Europe, the Niro was launched in a choice of seven colours and either 16- or 18-inch wheels. It was the first Kia model to feature Android Auto, available from its launch, while [[Apple CarPlay]] was made available towards the end of 2016. Seven airbags were included as standard, along with other safety features including autonomous braking, smart cruise control, and lane departure warning.<ref name="paultan_mar16">{{cite news |url=https://paultan.org/2016/03/01/kia-niro-hybrid-makes-european-debut-in-geneva/ |title=Kia Niro Hybrid makes European debut in Geneva |work=Paultan |date=1 March 2016 |access-date=3 October 2021}}</ref> Noise reduction was a key development focus, with Kia achieving a quieter cabin by use of increased front structure insulation and the use of acoustic windshield glass.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.topspeed.com/cars/kia/2017-kia-niro-ar169443.html |title=Kia's first hybrid vehicle built on a dedicated platform |work=Top Speed |date=16 February 2016 |access-date=3 October 2021}}</ref>
Full production started in May 2016 in [[Hwaseong, Gyeonggi]], South Korea, with European sales from the third quarter of 2016.<ref name="paultan_mar16" />
A [[Plug-in hybrid|plug-in version]] was launched in the United Kingdom in the end of 2017, and in the United States in the beginning of 2018,<ref>{{Cite news|last=Szymkowski|first=Sean|date=7 September 2017|title=2018 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid goes on sale in UK|language=en|work=Green Car Reports|url=https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1112520_2018-kia-niro-plug-in-hybrid-goes-on-sale-in-uk|access-date=16 March 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Wheeler|first=Steve|date=23 February 2018|title=2018 Kia Niro|language=en|work=The Advocate|url=http://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/entertainment_life/cars/article_cb275ee8-1751-11e8-b9e5-6f7aa1a13719.html|access-date=16 March 2018}}</ref> with an electric version launched in 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|title=2018 Kia Niro EV spied {{!}} CarAdvice|language=en-GB|work=CarAdvice.com|url=http://www.caradvice.com.au/599202/2018-kia-niro-ev-spied/|access-date=11 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Electric Hyundai Kona, Kia Niro production to rise again: report|language=en|work=Green Car Reports|url=https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1113677_electric-hyundai-kona-kia-niro-production-to-rise-again-report|access-date=11 November 2017}}</ref> Towards the end of 2018 and start of 2019, sales of the Niro PHEV ranked highly in [[Denmark]] and Sweden in a list of top plug-in car sales.
The Niro received a facelift in 2019 which included changes to the front and rear bumpers, as well as new headlights and color choices. Unlike the prototypes, no production version was ever offered with four wheel drive.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2017/02/want-kia-wants-heres-niro-likely-wont-wheel-drive-anytime-soon/| title = Here's Why the Kia Niro Likely Won't Offer All-wheel Drive Anytime Soon| date = February 2017}}</ref>
=== Hybrid (HEV) ===
The 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid was unveiled at the [[Chicago Auto Show#2016|2016 Chicago Auto Show]]. A subcompact hybrid utility vehicle, the model's exterior design is marketed as "un-hybrid",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2016/02/11/kia-niro-crossover-chicago-2016/|title=Kia Niro crossover is the company's first dedicated hybrid|last=Joseph|first=Noah|work=Autoblog|date=11 February 2014|access-date=14 February 2016}}</ref> saying it is more conventional than other hybrid cars.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnmccormick/2016/02/11/green-rules-with-kia-niro-optima-plug-in-hybrid/|title=Green Day For Kia Niro, Optima Plug-In Hybrid|last=McCormick|first=John|work=[[Forbes]]|date=11 February 2014|access-date=14 February 2016}}</ref>
The Niro uses a hybrid powertrain producing altogether {{cvt|139|hp|kW|order=flip}}, and returns a fuel economy of {{cvt|43|to|50|mpgus|L/100 km|order=flip}} by also using lightweight materials, including high strength steel and aluminium.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.caranddriver.com/news/2017-kia-niro-hybrid-photos-and-info-news|title=2017 Kia Niro Hybrid Debuts, Spearheading New Green Lineup|last=Wendler|first=Andrew|work=[[Car and Driver]]|date=11 February 2016|access-date=14 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.automoblog.net/2017/02/23/2017-kia-niro-hybrid-touring-review/|title=2017 Kia Niro Hybrid Touring Review|work=Automoblog.net|date=23 February 2017|access-date=2 March 2017}}</ref> Its traction battery has a capacity of 1.56 kWh which weighs {{convert|33|kg}}, with Kia claiming that this offers up to 50 per cent increased energy density and 13 per cent more energy efficiency than rivals.<ref name="carscoops_feb16">{{cite news|date=18 February 2016|title=Kia's New Niro Hybrid Crossover Coming To Geneva|work=Car Scoops|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2016/02/kias-new-niro-hybrid-crossover-coming/|access-date=3 October 2021}}</ref>  From 2017 onwards, the hybrid does not feature a conventional lead-acid starter 12-volt battery; instead, a 12-volt lithium battery is housed adjacent to the traction battery. This innovation saves weight and maintenance.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://amp.guideautoweb.com/en/articles/41669/2017-kia-niro-the-troublemaker/|title=2017 Kia Niro: The Troublemaker - The Car Guide|website=amp.guideautoweb.com}}</ref>
In its first month on sale, the Niro hit an all time sales record in the green car market in South Korea, even beating the [[Hyundai Ioniq]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pulsenews.co.kr/view.php?year=2016&no=329865|title=Kia Motors' Niro hits record high in monthly sales – Pulse by Maeil Business News Korea|last=Park|first=Chang-young|website=pulsenews.co.kr|language=en|date=9 May 2016|access-date=16 March 2018}}</ref>
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File:2017 Kia Niro 2 S-A Eco Hybrid 1.6 Rear.jpg|2017 Niro Hybrid (pre-facelift)
File:2022 Kia Niro (facelift), rear 5.12.22.jpg|2022 Niro Hybrid (facelift)
File:2017 Kia Niro Interior.jpg|Interior
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=== Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ===
A plug-in electric vehicle (PHEV) variant has been offered since September 2018, featuring an 8.9 kWh battery.<ref name="Halvorson">{{cite web |last1=Halvorson |first1=Bengt |title=2018 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2018-kia-niro-plug-in-hybrid-first-drive-review |website=Car and Driver |date=4 January 2018 |access-date=14 September 2018 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.topspeed.com/cars/kia/2017-kia-niro-ar169443.html|title=2017 Kia Niro|last=Florea|first=Ciprian|work=Top Speed|date=11 February 2016|access-date=14 February 2016}}</ref> The Kia Niro and Niro Plug in Hybrid form part of Kia hybrid range, that also includes the [[Kia Optima#Plug-in hybrid|Optima Plug-in Hybrid]] and Optima Sportswagon Plug-in Hybrid.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.brayleys.co.uk/kia/new-cars/hybrid|title=Kia Hybrid Cars {{!}} Optima & Niro PHEV|website=www.brayleys.co.uk|language=en-gb|access-date=14 August 2017}}</ref> The Kia Niro went on sale in South Korea on 31 March 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.niroforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=94|title=Kia Niro Officially Launched in Korea – Kia Niro Forums|website=niroforums.co.uk|date=31 March 2016 |access-date=2 June 2016}}</ref> The plug-in has the same [[dual-clutch transmission]] as the hybrid variant, an important differentiator from most other hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles which use a [[continuously variable transmission]].
The Niro PHEV was the best selling plug-in car in Denmark in December 2018, with 1,113 sales representing a 24% share, ahead of the [[Nissan Leaf]] which took a 14% share respectively.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://insideevs.com/news/342230/in-2018-denmark-returned-to-strong-growth-of-plug-in-car-sales/ |title=In 2018 Denmark Returned To Strong Growth Of Plug-In Car Sales |work=Inside EVs |date=19 January 2019 |access-date=3 October 2021}}</ref> In Sweden during February 2019, the Niro PHEV claimed 2nd position and share of 11%, behind the [[Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV]] with a 17% share.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://insideevs.com/news/343211/12-of-new-cars-sold-in-sweden-in-february-2019-were-plug-ins/ |title=12% Of New Cars Sold in Sweden in February 2019 Were Plug-Ins |work=Inside EVs |date=8 March 2019 |access-date=3 October 2021}}</ref> Although Kia claimed that the variant could obtain a fuel economy of {{cvt|201.8|mpgimp|order=flip}}, real-world tests suggested {{cvt|144|mpgimp|order=flip}} in one test<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/kia/niro/100947/new-kia-niro-phev-2020-review |title=New Kia Niro PHEV 2020 review |work=Auto Express |date=10 January 2020 |access-date=2 October 2021}}</ref> and {{cvt|58|mpgimp|order=flip}}  in another.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.carkeys.co.uk/car-reviews/2018-kia-niro-phev-review |title=2018 Kia Niro PHEV Review |work=Car Keys |date=12 February 2018 |access-date=2 October 2021}}</ref>
In 2019, Kia announced facelifted versions of its Niro hybrid variants, with new front and rear bumpers, lights and wheels among the changes to its line-up. LED headlights and fog lights became an optional extra, while two new colours red-orange and plum were added.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.drivingelectric.com/kia/niro/918/kia-niro-hybrid-facelifts-revealed-2019 |title=Kia Niro hybrid facelifts revealed for 2019 |work=Driving Electric |date=28 February 2019 |access-date=3 October 2021}}</ref>
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File:2018 Kia Niro 3 PHEV S-A 1.6.jpg|2018 Niro PHEV (pre-facelift)
File:Kia Niro PHEV Back IMG 0274.jpg|2018 Niro PHEV (pre-facelift)
File:2019 Kia Niro.jpg|2019 Niro PHEV (facelift)
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=== Gasoline engine ===
Both the hybrid and the plug-in hybrid versions of the Niro feature a gasoline engine.
{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible"
|+ Gasoline/hybrid engine
!Engine name!!Trim!!Displacement (bore x stroke)!!Power@rpm, torque@rpm!!Compression ratio (:1)
|-
| rowspan="3" |[[Hyundai Kappa engine#Kappa II GDi|Kappa II GDi HEV]] || rowspan="3" |FE, LX, EX, Touring || {{cvt|1579|cc}} ({{cvt|72|x|97|mm}}) || {{cvt|104|hp|kW|order=flip}}@5700, {{cvt|109|lbft|Nm|0|order=flip}}@4000 || 13:1
|-
| Electric motor || {{cvt|43|hp|kW|order=flip}}@1850–2500, {{cvt|125|lbft|Nm|0|order=flip}}@ 0–1800 || na
|-
| Combined || {{cvt|139|hp|kW|order=flip}}@5700, {{cvt|195|lbft|Nm|0|order=flip}}@4000 || 13:1
|}
=== {{Anchor|Kia Niro EV|Niro EV|Kia e-Niro|e-Niro}} Niro EV/e-Niro ===
A battery electric version of the Niro was launched in 2018 at the International Electric Vehicle Expo in Korea, named '''Niro EV''' in Asia and North America and '''e-Niro''' in Europe.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kia e-Niro |url=https://www.kia.com/uk/new-cars/e-niro/ |website=Kia UK}}</ref>
It shares powertrain and battery configuration with the [[Hyundai Kona|Hyundai Kona Electric]]. Niro EV is available in two battery versions: 39.2&nbsp;kWh and 64&nbsp;kWh. The batteries are [[Liquid cooling|liquid-cooled]] lithium ion polymer. Batteries are manufactured/supplied by SK Innovation, which is different from the Kona Electric, which uses batteries from [[LG Chem]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Hyundai Motor to replace battery systems in $900&nbsp;million electric car recall |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hyundai-motor-electric-recall-idUSKBN2AO0JS |work=Reuters|date=24 February 2021 }}</ref>
The 39.2&nbsp;kWh version is propelled by a {{convert|100|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} [[Electric motor|permanent-magnet electric motor]] with 395&nbsp;Nm (291&nbsp;lb-ft) of torque and can travel up to {{convert|288|km|mi|abbr=on}} on one charge, according to [[Worldwide harmonized light vehicles test procedure|WLTP]], while the 64&nbsp;kWh version offers {{convert|455|km|mi|abbr=on}} of WLTP range and has a more powerful {{convert|150|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} motor producing the same amount of torque.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://evcompare.io//cars/kia/kia_niro_ev_long-range_2018/|title=Kia Niro EV Long-range specs, photos, price, offers and incentives|website=EV Compare.io|language=en|access-date=22 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190418155443/https://evcompare.io/cars/kia/kia_niro_ev_long-range_2018/|archive-date=18 April 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref> Both cars are [[front-wheel drive]]. In the US, the Niro EV has an official EPA range of {{cvt|239|mi}} on a full charge.
Both versions have a [[Combined Charging System|CCS]] charge port which enables DC rapid charging at up to 77&nbsp;kW. The onboard charger power is 7.2&nbsp;kW or optionally 11&nbsp;kW.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ev-database.org/car/1338/Kia-e-Niro-64-kWh|title = Kia e-Niro 64 KWH}}</ref>
On 3 May 2022, pre-orders of the Niro EV began in South Korea.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Preorder starts for all-new electric Kia Niro sporting all the latest high-tech spec |work=Pulse |url=https://pulsenews.co.kr/view.php?sc=30800021&year=2022&no=392926 |access-date=3 May 2022}}</ref> The Niro EV is equipped with a 64.8&nbsp;kWh high-voltage battery, smart regenerative braking system 2.0, a [[heat pump]], and a battery heating system. And it can run 463&nbsp;km (WLTP combined) on a single charge. Also, the battery conditioning function is applied to automatically adjust the battery temperature according to the external environment.
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File:2019 Kia Niro EV First Edition.jpg|alt=Kia e-Niro front-side view|2019 e-Niro
File:Kia e-Niro Monrepos 2019 IMG 1944.jpg|alt=Kia e-Niro rear view photo|2018 e-Niro
File:Kia Niro EV (2021) IMG 5418.jpg|2021 e-Niro
File:Kia Niro EV (2021) IMG 5419.jpg|2021 e-Niro
</gallery>
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=== Niro Plus ===
Kia introduced the Kia Niro Plus in 3 May 2022. Released in South Korea from the second half of 2022, the Niro Plus is a new variant of the Niro that maximises the onboard space by increasing the height of the vehicle by 80&nbsp;mm, and by using thinner seats. The total length also increases by 10&nbsp;mm. The second-row legroom was expanded by 28&nbsp;mm by adjusting the position of the second-row seat. In addition, the taxi model was applied by additionally applying the power seat and reclining function of the driver seat and lowering the height of the driver seat headrest by 43&nbsp;mm. An integrated All-in-One Display for taxi model includes navigation, app taximeter, digital tachograph and voice recognition.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Kia Reveals Niro Plus for the Taxi and Ride-Hailing Markets |work=CAR AND DRIVER |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a39850914/kia-niro-plus-taxi/ |access-date=27 April 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=2022 Kia Niro Plus Revealed For Taxi Operators And Ride-Hailing |work=motor1.com |url=https://www.motor1.com/news/582259/2022-kia-niro-plus-reveal/ |access-date=27 April 2022}}</ref> All-in-one display is applied with AI assistant technology associated with navigation system, informing remaining battery amount at destination or suggesting route via charging station when remaining battery amount is insufficient. Unlike the second-generation Niro, the Niro Plus is assembled by [[Donghee]] in [[Seosan]], [[South Chungcheong Province]] which also makes the [[Kia Picanto|Morning]], [[Kia Ray|Ray]] and the [[Kia Stonic|Stonic]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Kia to halt production of Niro Plus EV in October |url=https://www.chosun.com/english/industry-en/2024/05/01/WMQAH5LCX5DKPF2AS2SKC3FGSM/#:~:text=Launched%20in%202022%2C%20the%20Niro,derivative%20of%20the%20first%20generation. |last=Ko |first=Sung-min |work=The Chosun Daily |location=South Korea |date=2024-05-01 |access-date=2024-07-15}}</ref>
Two variants are offered: the Niro Plus Taxi (specifically intended for cab drivers and only available in BEV) and Kia Niro Plus (offered to all types of customers and available in HEV, PHEV and BEV), while The latter will be exported overseas.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 April 2022 |title=Kia Niro Plus : un modèle inédit pensé pour les taxis |url=https://www.autoplus.fr/kia/niro/kia-niro-plus-modele-inedit-pense-taxis-575258.html |access-date=30 April 2022 |website=Autoplus |language=fr-FR}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Kia Niro gains purpose-built taxi model for Korea |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/business-tech%2C-development-and-manufacturing/kia-niro-gains-purpose-built-taxi-model-korea |access-date=30 April 2022 |website=Autocar |language=en}}</ref>
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File:00 Kia Niro Plus.jpg|Kia Niro Plus
File:00 Kia Niro Plus 1.jpg|Rear view
File:Kia Niro Plus DE PBV EV Black Interior (6).jpg|Interior
</gallery>
=== Safety ===
'''Euro NCAP'''
[[Euro NCAP]] test results for a LHD variant on a registration from 2016:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/kia/niro/25041 |title=Kia Niro |publisher=Euro NCAP |access-date=11 August 2017}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|-
| '''Test'''
| '''Score'''
| '''Points'''
|-
| Overall:
| {{rating|4|5}}
| style="text-align:center;" |
|-
| Adult occupant:
| style="text-align:center;" |83%
| style="text-align:center;" |31.8
|-
| Child occupant:
| style="text-align:center;" |80%
| style="text-align:center;" |39.6
|-
| Pedestrian:
| style="text-align:center;" |57%
| style="text-align:center;" |24.3
|-
| Safety assist:
| style="text-align:center;" |59%
| style="text-align:center;" |7.1
|}
=== 2016 Guinness World Record ===
In December 2016, the Niro officially received a [[Guinness World Records]] title for the lowest fuel consumption by a hybrid vehicle, as it travelled from Los Angeles to New York City with a fuel consumption record of {{cvt|76.6|mpgUS|L/100km|1}}.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://thekoreancarblog.com/2016/12/21/2017-kia-niro-sets-guinness-world-records-title-lowest-fuel-consumption-hybrid-vehicle/ |title=2017 Kia Niro Sets Guinness World Records' Title for Lowest Fuel Consumption by a Hybrid Vehicle |author=Uceda, Erick |publisher=The Korean Car Blog |date=21 December 2016 |access-date=22 December 2016}}</ref> This record had last been held by the [[Kia Optima#Hybrid version|Kia Optima Hybrid]] in 2011, with a fuel consumption average of {{cvt|64.55|mpgUS|L/100km|1}}.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.autotrader.com/car-news/volkswagen-passat-tdi-sets-world-record-for-fuel-economy-210689 |title=Volkswagen Passat TDI Sets World Record for Fuel Economy |author=Palermo, Nick |publisher=[[Autotrader.com|Autotrader]] |date=July 2013 |access-date=28 September 2017}}</ref>
== {{Anchor|SG2|second}}Second generation (SG2; 2021) ==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Second generation
| image = 2023 Kia Niro EX, front 1.2.23.jpg
| caption = 2023 Kia Niro EX (SG2, US)
| aka =
| production = 2021–present
| model_years = 2023–present (North America)
| assembly = South Korea: [[Hwaseong, Gyeonggi|Hwaseong]] ([[List of Kia design and manufacturing facilities#Autoland Hwasung|Autoland Hwasung]])
| designer =
| platform = [[Hyundai-Kia K3 platform|Hyundai-Kia K3]]
| related = [[Hyundai Kona#SX2|Hyundai Kona (SX2)]]<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2022/12/2024-hyundai-kona-debuts-with-ruggedly-good-looks-as-well-as-ice-hybrid-and-ev-options/|title=2024 Hyundai Kona Debuts With Ruggedly Good Looks And ICE, Hybrid, EV Options|date=19 December 2022|website=Carscoops}}</ref>
| engine = {{Plainlist|
* '''[[Petrol engine|Petrol]] [[Hybrid electric vehicle|hybrid]]:'''
* 1.6 L [[Hyundai Smartstream engine#G4LL|''Smartstream G1.6'']] [[Gasoline direct injection|GDi]] HEV/PHEV [[Straight-four engine|I4]]
}}
| motor = Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor {{unbulleted list
| {{cvt|42|kW|0}} (HEV)
| {{cvt|83|kW|0}} (PHEV)
| {{cvt|150|kW|0}} (EV)
}}
| transmission = {{unbulleted list
| 6-speed [[List of Hyundai transmissions#D6KF1|D6KF1]] [[Dual-clutch transmission|dual-clutch]] (HEV & PHEV)
| 1-speed [[Reduction drive|reduction gear]] (EV)
}}
| drivetrain = {{unbulleted list
| [[Parallel hybrid]]
| [[Plug-in hybrid]]
}}
| battery = {{unbulleted list
| 1.32 kWh Lithium polymer battery (HEV)
| 11.1 kWh Lithium polymer battery (PHEV)
| 64.8 kWh Lithium polymer battery (EV)
}}
| electric_range =
| wheelbase = {{cvt|2720|mm|in|1}}
| length = {{cvt|4420|mm|in|1}}
| width = {{cvt|1825|mm|in|1}}
| height = {{cvt|1545–1585|mm|in|1}}
| weight = {{unbulleted list
| {{cvt|1405–1490|kg|lbs|0}} (Hybrid)
| {{cvt|1610|kg|lbs|0}} (Plug-in Hybrid)
| {{cvt|1739|kg|lbs|0}} (Electric)
}}
| sp = us
| charging = 85 kW DC (EV)<br>11.5 kW AC (EV)<br>[[Vehicle-to-grid|V2L]]: 3.6 kW (EV)
| model_code = SG2
}}
The second-generation Niro was released at the 2021 Seoul Mobility Show on 25 November.<ref>{{Cite web|date=25 November 2021|title=2023 Kia Niro Swaps Out Conservative Looks for a Quirky HabaNiro Outfit|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2021/11/2023-kia-niro-swaps-out-conservative-looks-for-a-quirky-habaniro-outfit/|access-date=25 November 2021|website=Carscoops|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=The all-new Kia Niro world debuts at 2021 Seoul Mobility Show|work=《Automotive World》|url=https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/the-all-new-kia-niro-world-debuts-at-2021-seoul-mobility-show/|access-date=25 November 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=New 2022 Kia Niro brings rugged 4x4 looks and all-new interior|work=《AUTOCAR》|url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-2022-kia-niro-brings-rugged-4x4-looks-and-all-new-interior|access-date=25 November 2021}}</ref> The front part extended the Tiger Face design from the hood to the fender. A C-pillar integrated with a boomerang-shaped LED rear combination lamp was applied to the side, and a vertical LED rear combination lamp was applied to the rear.
In the interior, recycled fibres were used on the ceiling of the vehicle and water-friendly paint without benzene, toluene, and xylene was added to the door panel. The bio-artificial leather sheet used fibres made from raw materials extracted from eucalyptus leaves.<ref>{{Cite news|title=2023 Kia Niro Revealed With All-New Design Inside And Out|work=《motor1》|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/550322/2023-kia-niro-official-images/|access-date=25 November 2021}}</ref> It is also equipped with driver assistance systems and infotainment such as head-up displays, remote smart parking assistance, rear passenger notification, and smart power tailgate.
The model was officially launched on 25 January 2022, while the second-generation Niro EV debuted in April 2022.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Kia's all-new Niro revealed {{!}} New Release – Car News Jan 2022|work=《CarSite》|url=https://www.carsite.co.uk/news/article/kias-allnew-niro-revealed/18941|access-date=25 January 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=2023 Kia Niro Pre-Production Test Vehicle Spotted in California|work=《motor1.com》|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/563353/2023-kia-niro-spied-california/|access-date=26 January 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=2023 Kia Niro Hybrid Specs Revealed, Plug-In and EV Models Confirmed|work=《CarandDriver》|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a37115609/2023-kia-niro-specs/|access-date=25 January 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/models/niro-ev/2023 | title=2023 Kia Niro EV Overview }}</ref>
<gallery widths="200" heights="150">
File:2023 Kia Niro EX, rear 1.2.23.jpg|2023 Niro EX (Rear view)
File:Kia Niro (SG2) PHEV Leonberg 2022 1X7A0528.jpg|Interior
</gallery>
=== Powertrain ===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:left; font-size:90%;"
! colspan="7" style="text-align:center" |[[Hybrid engine]]
|-
!Model
!Engine
!Transmissions
!Power
!Torque
!0–100&nbsp;km/h<br />(0–62&nbsp;mph)<br />(Official)
!Top speed
|-
| ''Smartstream G1.6 Hybrid''
| {{convert|1580|cc|| abbr=on}}
| 6-speed DCT
| {{cvt|104|kW|0}} at 5,700 rpm
| {{cvt|265|Nm|0}} at 4,400 rpm
| 10.4s<br/>10.8s
| {{cvt|164|km/h|mi/h}}
|-
! colspan="7" style="text-align:center" |Plug-in hybrid engine
|-
| ''Smartstream G1.6 Plug-in Hybrid''
| {{convert|1580|cc|| abbr=on}}
| 6-speed DCT
| {{cvt|134|kW|0}} at 5,700 rpm
| {{cvt|265|Nm|0}} at 4,400 rpm
| 9.6s<br/>9.8s
| {{cvt|167|km/h|mi/h}}<br/>{{cvt|161|km/h|mi/h}}
|-
! colspan="7" style="text-align:center" |Electric
|-
| ''Electric''
| PMS Motor
| 1-speed
| {{cvt|150|kW|0}} at 6,000–9,000 rpm
| {{cvt|255|Nm|0}} at 0–5,600 rpm
| 7.8s
| {{cvt|167|km/h|mi/h}}
|}
=== Safety ===
{{Euro NCAP||year=2022|overall_stars=4|adult_points=34.7|adult_percent=91|child_points=41.2|child_percent=84|pedestrian_points=40.6|pedestrian_percent=75|safety_points=9.7|safety_percent=60|description=Kia Niro|reference=https://cdn.euroncap.com/media/72747/euroncap-2022-kia-niro-datasheet.pdf|reference_name=Kia Niro 2022 Test Results}}{{clear}}
== Reception ==
''[[Popular Mechanics]]'' named the 2019 Kia Niro EV as its 2019 Car of the Year, praising it for its normal looks, 239-mile range, and that it can use [[Volkswagen Group of America]]'s [[Electrify America]] chargers to allow the car to be used on long car trips.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/a27006058/automotive-excellence-2019/|title=The 2019 Popular Mechanics Automotive Excellence Awards|first=Ezra|last=Dyer|date=16 April 2019|website=Popular Mechanics}}</ref>
The UK's ''[[What Car?]]'' magazine named the Kia e-Niro its 2019 Car of the Year – the first time the prize had been awarded to an electric vehicle.<ref>{{cite web |title=What Car? Awards 2019 winners revealed |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/what-car-awards-2019-winners-revealed |website=Autocar |access-date=5 May 2021}}</ref>
The car was chosen as one of the Top 10 Tech Cars by the [[Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers|IEEE]] in 2018.<ref>{{cite journal|date=April 2018 |journal=IEEE Spectrum |title=Top 10 Tech Cars: 2018 | issn=0018-9235 |volume=55 |issue=4 |page=30|doi=10.1109/MSPEC.2018.8322044 |s2cid=4116523 }}</ref>
The Kia Niro was selected as the 'Best Urban Car' at the 2023 Women’s Car of the Year.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2023 Women's Car of the Year Winners |url=https://wwcoty.net/winners/ |access-date=16 January 2024 |website=WWCOTY}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Kia Niro wins 2023 Women's World Car of the Year award |url=https://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/kia-niro-wins-the-2023-womens-world-car-of-the-year-award-427500 |access-date=16 January 2024 |website=Autocar India}}</ref>
== Concept models ==
=== Concept (2013) ===
[[File:Festival automobile international 2018 - Kia Niro concept - 004.jpg|left|thumb|Kia Niro Concept]]
The '''Kia Niro''' concept debuted at the [[Frankfurt Auto Show#2013|2013 Frankfurt Auto Show]]. The car, designed almost entirely by [[Peter Schreyer]] at Kia's [[List of Kia design and manufacturing facilities#Kia Design Center Europe|Frankfurt studio]], is a sporty three door subcompact crossover, with [[butterfly doors]] that open into the roof panel.<ref>{{cite web|last=Meiners|first=Jens|date=29 August 2013|title=Kia Niro Concept|url=http://www.caranddriver.com/news/kia-niro-concept-photos-and-info-news|access-date=14 February 2016|work=[[Car and Driver]]}}</ref>
The front wheels are powered by the 1.6-litre ''[[Hyundai Gamma engine#1.6 Gamma T-GDI (G4FJ)|Gamma]]'' [[Inline-four engine|inline-4]] producing {{convert|160|hp|0|abbr=on}} mated with a seven speed [[Sequential manual transmission|rotary-shifted]] [[dual-clutch transmission]], while a 45&nbsp;hp electric hybrid system powers the rear wheels when driving in rougher road conditions.<ref>{{cite web|last=Cupler|first=Justin|date=9 August 2013|title=2013 Kia Niro Concept|url=http://www.topspeed.com/cars/kia/2013-kia-niro-concept-ar159991.html|access-date=14 February 2016|work=Top Speed}}</ref><ref name="kia">{{cite web|title=2013 Niro Concept|url=http://www.kia.com/eu/future/kia-urban-concept/|access-date=14 February 2016|work=[[Kia Motors|Kia]]}}</ref>
=== KX–3 concept ===
The '''Kia KX–3''' concept followed at the November 2014 [[Auto Guangzhou|Guangzhou Auto Show]]. Inspired by the earlier Niro concept, it has grown larger in size into a compact SUV, measuring {{convert|167.71|in|mm}} long and {{convert|69.48|in|mm}} wide. A [[turbocharger|turbocharged]] 1.6-litre engine delivers power to all four wheels via a seven speed dual clutch transmission.<ref>{{cite web|last=Garlitos|first=Kirby|date=21 November 2014|title=2014 Kia KX3 Concept|url=http://www.topspeed.com/cars/kia/2014-kia-kx3-concept-ar166345.html|access-date=14 February 2016|work=Top Speed}}</ref>
=== HabaNiro Concept ===
[[File:Kia HabaNiro e-AWD concept front NYIAS 2019.jpg|left|thumb|Kia HabaNiro]]  The '''Kia HabaNiro Concept''' was unveiled at the 2019 New York Auto Show.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.kia.com/us/en/concept-vehicles/habaniro | title=HabaNiro Concept Car &#124; Kia }}</ref> The model featured butterfly doors and also previewed some design elements of the second generation Niro.
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== Sales ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! rowspan="2" | Calendar year
! colspan="2" |South Korea<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kia |title=Sales Results {{!}} IR Library {{!}} Kia Global Brand Site |url=https://worldwide.kia.com/int/company/ir/archive/sales-results |access-date=2024-03-18 |website=Kia |language=en}}</ref>
! rowspan="2" |Europe<ref>{{Cite web|date=28 July 2016|title=Kia Niro European sales figures|url=https://carsalesbase.com/europe-kia-niro/|access-date=25 November 2021|website=carsalesbase.com|language=en-US}}</ref>
! rowspan="2" | U.S.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/sales|title=Sales - By Month|website=www.kiamedia.com}}</ref>
|-
!Niro
!Niro Plus
|-
| 2016
|
|
| 8,562
|
|-
| 2017
|23,647
|
| 33,972
| 27,237
|-
| 2018
|22,811
|
| 44,225
| 28,232
|-
| 2019
|26,246
|
| 57,337
| 24,467
|-
| 2020
|21,239
|
| 77,830
| 17,434
|-
| 2021
|18,504
|
| 88,843
| 26,192
|-
| 2022
|24,778
|4,713
| 80,320
| 28,744
|-
| 2023
|20,559
|2,916
|
| 36,300
|}
== References ==
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== External links ==
{{Commons category}}
* {{Official website|https://worldwide.kia.com/na/niro}} (hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric) (International)
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