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Kia Niro 2023
Carsguide Contributing Journalist Emily Agar had this to say at the time: The Kia Niro S Electric is a solid little SUV that has decent space inside and some nice specs, but it's more expensive than its nearest rivals. The EV powertrain can take a little getting used to and I would have liked a smoother ride, but the 460km driving range is good.
You can read the full review here.This is what Emily Agar liked most about this particular version of the Kia Niro: Decent driving range, Pleasant interior design, Easy-to-use tech
The 2023 Kia Niro carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1300 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
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Kia Niro 2023 Price and Specs
Pricing guides
| Kia Niro Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV GT-Line Black C Pillar | SUV | — Electric 1 SP AUTO | $68,310 | $78,540 | |
| EV GT-Line Body C Pillar | SUV | — Electric 1 SP AUTO | $68,310 | $78,540 | |
| EV GT-Line Grey C Pillar | SUV | — Electric 1 SP AUTO | $68,310 | $78,540 | |
| EV S | SUV | — Electric 1 SP AUTO | $61,820 | $71,060 | |
Kia Niro 2023 Colours
The Niro Hybrid and EV comes in 'Clear White,' 'Mineral Blue,' Cityscape Green,' 'Steel Grey,' 'Aurora Black' 'Snow White Pearl,' 'Interstellar Grey' and 'Runway Red.'
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- Clear White
- Mineral Blue
- Cityscape Green
- Steel Grey
- Aurora Black
- Snow White Pearl
- Interstellar Grey
- Runway Red
Kia Niro 2023 Dimensions
Dimensions for the 2023 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plus HEV | SUV | 1630x1805x4385 mm | 180 mm | |
| HEV S (hybrid) | SUV | 1545x1825x4420 mm | 160 mm | |
| HEV GT-Line BLK C Pillar (hyb) | SUV | 1545x1825x4420 mm | 160 mm | |
| HEV GT-Line Body C Pill (hyb) | SUV | 1545x1825x4420 mm | 160 mm | |
Kia Niro 2023 Boot Space
In the boot, you'll find 425 litres (VDA) in the hybrid, and 475 litres (VDA) in the electric model, with those numbers swelling to between 1392 and 1419 litres with second row folded flat.
Kia Niro 2023 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plus HEV | SUV | 1.6L,Hyb/ULP,6 SP DUAL-CLUTCH AUTO | 1300kg | |
| HEV S (hybrid) | SUV | 1.6L,Hyb/ULP,6 SP DUAL-CLUTCH AUTO | 1300kg | |
| HEV S (hybrid) | SUV | 1.6L,—,6 SP DUAL-CLUTCH AUTO | 1300kg | |
| HEV GT-Line BLK C Pillar (hyb) | SUV | 1.6L,Hyb/ULP,6 SP DUAL-CLUTCH AUTO | 1300kg | |
Kia Niro 2023 Speed
The Hybrid is pretty leisurely taking more than 10 seconds to reach 100km/h while the EV will take just 7.8 seconds to reach that.Â
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Kia Niro 2023 Seats
Adults can ride in relative comfort when riding four-up, but squeezing an extra human in the middle could be stretching the friendship a little.
You'll find cupholders up front and for backseat riders, as well as bottle-holder storage in each of the doors. Also very cool is, in the All Electric model, a V2L plug (which is a traditional Australian plug socket) meaning you can charge bigger devices on the fly by simply plugging in.
Kia Niro 2023 Interior
The Niro is predictably wrapped in eco-friendly materials — like recycled bottles in the headliners, and eucalyptus tree fibres in the seats — but how nice an experience you have depends very much on how much you spend.
The entry-level S Hybrid makes do with the most basic cabin tech, the S EV gets a little better, but the GT-Line cars get a genuinely impressive tech offering, with this kind of wall of screens that link the driver's binnacle to the centre screen. Also cool is the integrated touch sensitive infotainment and climate control, which helps pare back the busy in here a bit.
Kia Niro 2023 Q&As
Check out real-world situations relating to the Kia Niro 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 2023 Engine
The Hybrid is pretty conventional, pairing a 1.6-litre engine with a 1.32kwH battery and electric motor for a combined output of 104kW and 265Nm. It gets a six-speed DCT auto and front-wheel drive.Â
But the EV is a bit different. It gets a big 64.8kWh battery and a front-mounted motor that produces 150kW and 255Nm, the latter of which arrives instantaneously, helping drop the sprint to 100km/h to just 7.8secs - and that's despite carrying almost half a tonne of battery with you.
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Kia Niro 2023 Accessories
The range starts with the Hybrid S, which gets cloth and artificial leather seat trim, LED DRL's and LED rear taillights (but halogen headlights), a 4.2-inch digital driver display and and 8.0-inch central touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a six-speaker stereo. You also get dual-zone climate, 16-inch alloys and electric mirrors and windows.
Stepping up to the Hybrid GT-Line adds a whole bunch of nice stuff, including twin 10.25-inch screens (one for the driver, the other for multimedia screen), bigger 18-inch alloys, perforated bio-leather seats, LED headlights, a better steering wheel and heated and ventilated front seats.
The Full Electric trim levels largely match the hybrid's specifications, except both ride on 17-inch alloys, and even the S model gets the twin-screen infotainment set-up.
The All Electric GT-Line also gets a better eight-speaker stereo, a sunroof, and what the brand calls a Premium Relaxation Front Passenger Seat — which tilts back so you can get comfy while charging.
Kia Niro 2023 Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption for the 2023 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV GT-Line Black C Pillar | SUV | Electric,1 SP AUTO | — | |
| HEV GT-Line BLK C Pillar (hyb) | SUV | 1.6L,—,6 SP DUAL-CLUTCH AUTO | 4L/100km | |
| 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,—,6 SP DUAL-CLUTCH AUTO | 4L/100km | |
| HEV S (hybrid) | SUV | 1.6L,—,6 SP DUAL-CLUTCH AUTO | 4L/100km | |
Kia Niro 2023 Wheel size
Wheel size for the 2023 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plus HEV | SUV | 215x55 R17 9 | — | 215x55 R17 9 | — | |
| HEV S (hybrid) | SUV | 205x60 R16 9 | — | 205x60 R16 9 | — | |
| HEV GT-Line BLK C Pillar (hyb) | SUV | 225x45 R18 9 | — | 225x45 R18 9 | — | |
| HEV GT-Line Body C Pill (hyb) | SUV | 225x45 R18 9 | — | 225x45 R18 9 | — | |
Kia Niro 2023 Range
Kia reckons the Niro EV will deliver 460kms in driving range when fully charged. And when it does come time to plug in, a 7kW Wall Box at home will take nine hours and 25 minutes to go from empty to full, or a 100kW DC charger (also the charging max), will take 45 minutes to go from 10 to 80 percent.