Tue. Mar 19th, 2024

Kia Niro

The Kia Niro is a crossover of the well-known Korean automaker, which was its first car developed from the ground up as a hybrid. No other drive than the combination of a gasoline engine with an electric motor was not considered at all. The entire structure and platform is clearly designed for this purpose and can work more efficiently. Later, an all-electric version was also introduced with the designation Niro EV (e-Niro in Europe). The car is thus available in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and pure electric versions.

The car has been in production since 2016 and lies somewhere between the Kia Ceed and Kia Sportage in terms of dimensions. The second generation of the model was introduced quite early, already in 2021.

technical parameters Kia Niro first generation

Manufacturer Kia
Class Compact crossover SUV
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Body style 5-door SUV
Model years 2017 – 2022
Assembly South Korea: Hwaseong, Gyeonggi (Hwaseong Plant)
Engine Petrol hybrid:

1.6 L Kappa II GDi I4

Petrol plug-in hybrid:

1.6 L Kappa II GDi I4

Electric motor
  • AC Synchronous Permanent Magnet Motor (hybrid and PHEV)
  • Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
    100 kW (130 hp) (39.2 kWh, EV)
    150 kW (200 hp) (64 kWh, EV)
Hybrid drivetrain
  • Parallel hybrid
  • PHEV
Battery
  • 1.56 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery (hybrid)
  • 8.9 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery (PHEV)
Transmission 6-speed dual-clutch (hybrid and PHEV)
Electric range
  • 288 km (179 mi) (39.2 kWh, EV)
  • 455 km (283 mi) (64 kWh, EV)
Length
  • 4,355 mm (171.5 in)
  • 4,375 mm (172.2 in) (EV)
Width 1,805 mm (71.1 in)
Height
  • 1,545 mm (60.8 in)
  • 1,560–1,570 mm (61.4–61.8 in) (EV)
Wheelbase 2,700 mm (106.3 in)
Curb weight
  • 1,414–1,490 kg (3,117–3,285 lb) (hybrid)
  • 1,538–1,594 kg (3,391–3,514 lb) (PHEV)
  • 1,667–1,812 kg (3,675–3,995 lb) (EV)

 

2017 Kia Niro 3 S-A 1.6

Kia Niro first generation

technical parameters Kia Niro second generation

 

Production 2021–present
Assembly South Korea: Hwaseong, Gyeonggi
Electric motor Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

  • 42 kW (56 hp) (HEV)
  • 83 kW (111 hp) (PHEV)
  • 150 kW (201 hp) (EV)
Engine Petrol hybrid:

  • 1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 GDi HEV/PHEV I4
Transmission 6-speed DCT
1-speed Reduction Gear
Battery
  • 1.32 kWh Lithium polymer battery (HEV)
  • 11.1 kWh Lithium polymer battery (PHEV)
  • 64.8 kWh Lithium polymer battery (EV)
Hybrid drivetrain
  • FHEV (Parallel hybrid)
  • PHEV
Length 4,420 mm (174.0 in)
Width 1,825 mm (71.9 in)
Height 1,545–1,585 mm (60.8–62.4 in)
Wheelbase 2,720 mm (107.1 in)
Curb weight
  • 1,405–1,490 kg (3,097–3,285 lb) (Hybrid)
  • 1,610 kg (3,549 lb) (Plug-in Hybrid)
  • 1,739 kg (3,834 lb) (Electric)

Kia Niro (SG2) PHEV 1X7A6014

Kia Niro second generation