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Kia Niro 2022
Carsguide Senior Journalist Tom White had this to say at the time: The Kia Niro PHEV is good at quite a few things. For zero-emission daily driving it over-performs considering its tiny battery, and it has an ideal bodystyle which is nice and small for parking but huge on the inside for carrying people and things.
You can read the full review here.This is what Tom White liked most about this particular version of the Kia Niro: Great size, Decent EV range, Comfortable and easy to drive
The 2022 Kia Niro carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1300 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
Kia Niro 2022 Reviews
Kia Niro 2022 review: Plug-in hybrid long term | Part 4
Kia Niro 2022 review: Plug-in hybrid long term | Part 3
Kia Niro 2022 review: Plug-in hybrid long term | Part 2
Kia Niro 2022 Price and Specs
Pricing guides
| Kia Niro Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric S | SUV | — Electric 1 SP AUTO | $59,180 | $67,980 | |
| Electric Sport | SUV | — Electric 1 SP AUTO | $58,740 | $67,540 | |
| EV GT-Line Black C Pillar | SUV | — Electric 1 SP AUTO | $67,430 | $77,550 | |
| EV GT-Line Body C Pillar | SUV | — Electric 1 SP AUTO | $67,430 | $77,550 | |
Kia Niro 2022 Dimensions
Dimensions for the 2022 Kia Niro are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1825mm x 1640mm and can vary on the basis of model.
| Kia Niro Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEV S (hybrid) | SUV | 1545x1805x4355 mm | 160 mm | |
| Plus HEV | SUV | 1630x1805x4385 mm | 180 mm | |
| HEV Sport (hybrid) | SUV | 1545x1805x4355 mm | 160 mm | |
| HEV S (hybrid) | SUV | 1545x1825x4420 mm | 160 mm | |
Kia Niro 2022 Towing capacity
The Kia Niro’s towing capacity ranges from 0kg to 1300kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.
| Kia Niro Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEV S (hybrid) | SUV | 1.6L,Hyb/ULP,6 SP DUAL-CLUTCH AUTO | 1300kg | |
| Plus HEV | SUV | 1.6L,Hyb/ULP,6 SP DUAL-CLUTCH AUTO | 1300kg | |
| HEV Sport (hybrid) | SUV | 1.6L,Hyb/ULP,6 SP DUAL-CLUTCH AUTO | 1300kg | |
| Phev S (hybrid) | SUV | 1.6L,Hyb/ULP,6 SP DUAL-CLUTCH AUTO | 1300kg | |
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Kia Niro 2022 Q&As
Check out real-world situations relating to the Kia Niro 2022 here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
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What's a good hybrid car to buy?
The default purchase for somebody looking for a mid-sized hybrid SUV is the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. But if that’s too big, there’s the Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid, C-HR Hybrid and even the Corolla Cross Hybrid which sounds like the marketplace is getting crowded but is really just a reflection of the appetite right now for cars like these. And that’s the catch; the waiting times for a brand-new example of some of these cars is out to many months and even years. So your plan to shop second-hand makes plenty of sense, but don’t expect any bargains in a market currently being dominated by lots of demand and less supply.
Beyond the Toyota brand (which has been doing hybrids longer than just about anybody else) there’s also the Mazda CX-30, Subaru XV Hybrid, Haval Jolion Hybrid, Kia Niro, Subaru Forester Hybrid, Nissan Qashqai e-Power, MG HS, Honda HR-V e and more. For something a bit bigger, try the Kia Sorento or Hyundai Santa Fe hybrids. There are others out there, too, that are probably bigger or more expensive than you need, but it's very much a growing scene in the Australian marketplace.
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Kia Niro 2022 Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption for the 2022 Kia Niro is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Kia Niro is available with the following fuel types: Electric and Hyb/ULP.
| Kia Niro Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric S | SUV | Electric,1 SP AUTO | — | |
| Electric Sport | SUV | Electric,1 SP AUTO | — | |
| HEV GT-Line BLK C Pillar (hyb) | SUV | 1.6L,Hyb/ULP,6 SP DUAL-CLUTCH AUTO | 4L/100km | |
| HEV GT-Line Body C Pill (hyb) | SUV | 1.6L,Hyb/ULP,6 SP DUAL-CLUTCH AUTO | 4L/100km | |
Kia Niro 2022 Wheel size
Wheel size for the 2022 Kia Niro will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted.
| Kia Niro Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEV S (hybrid) | SUV | 205x60 R16 | — | 205x60 R16 | — | |
| Plus HEV | SUV | 215x55 R17 9 | — | 215x55 R17 9 | — | |
| HEV Sport (hybrid) | SUV | 225x45 R18 | — | 225x45 R18 | — | |
| HEV S (hybrid) | SUV | 205x60 R16 9 | — | 205x60 R16 9 | — | |