Kia Niro First generation
Kia Niro (First generation) was built from 2016 to 2022. Powertrain: Petrol hybrid: 1.6 L Kappa II GDi I4; Petrol plug-in hybrid: 1.6 L Kappa II GDi I4. Battery: 1.56kWh lithium-ion polymer battery (hybrid); 8.9kWh lithium-ion polymer batter…. Size: 4,355 x 1,805 x 1,545 mm (L x W x H). Weight: 1414-1490 kg (hybrid); 1538-1594 kg (PHEV); 1667-1812 kg (E….
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: Makizox, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.
Overview
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 Stonic and Sportage, and very close to the 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.
Hybrid (HEV)
The 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid was unveiled at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show. A subcompact hybrid utility vehicle, the model's exterior design is marketed as "un-hybrid", saying it is more conventional than other hybrid cars.
Plug-in hybrid (PHEV)
A plug-in electric vehicle (PHEV) variant has been offered since September 2018, featuring an 8.9 kWh battery. The Kia Niro and Niro Plug in Hybrid form part of Kia hybrid range, that also includes the Optima Plug-in Hybrid and Optima Sportswagon Plug-in Hybrid. The Kia Niro went on sale in South Korea on 31 March 2016. 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.
Source: the English Wikipedia article on this model, CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be shortened; read the full article for the complete text.
Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.
- Fuel use (combined)48 mpg = 4.9 L/100 kmEPA fueleconomy.gov, model year 2023
- Fuel cost per 100 km7.354.9 L x your fuel price
- Fuel cost per 10,000 km735consumption x distance x your fuel price
- Energy use31 kWh/100 mi = 19.3 kWh/100 kmEPA fueleconomy.gov, model year 2023
- Electricity cost per 100 km3.8619.3 kWh x your electricity price
- Electric range510 mi = 821 kmEPA fueleconomy.gov, model year 2023
Costs are in your own currency: they use the prices you enter above.
Check before you buy
- Ask for a battery state-of-health report: the traction battery is the main value driver in a used hybrid or electric car. Battery SOH tool
- Confirm the charging inlet and the speeds your market supports; plug types differ between regions.
- Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
- Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
- Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in United Kingdom, Kenya. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator
General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.
Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
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Can I import a Kia Niro (First generation) from Japan?
By production year alone, Kia Niro (First generation) is inside the age window for United Kingdom, Kenya. The earliest examples become eligible later in: United States (2041); Canada (2031); Australia (2041). Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the Kia Niro (First generation)?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, 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; battery: 1.56kWh lithium-ion polymer battery (hybrid); 8.9kWh lithium-ion polymer battery (PHEV).
How big is the Kia Niro (First generation)?
4,355 mm long and 1,805 mm wide and 1,545 mm tall, on a 2,700 mm wheelbase. For container loading, use the container packer.
How much fuel does the Kia Niro (First generation) use?
The US EPA lists a combined 48 mpg (4.9 L/100 km) for model year 2023. Your own figure depends on driving and condition.
Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.
- en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-19)
- fueleconomy.gov (EPA) (2023)
Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.
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