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Kia Niro PHEV unlikely to return
Kia's local team isn't planning to bring back the Plug-in Hybrid version of the Niro, but says demand is strong for its all-electrified SUV.
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About the Kia Niro
Last updated Sep 28, 2025The new Kia Niro is a small SUV offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $39,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the S variant and topping out at $65,990 for the Sport.
There are 2 variants of the Niro available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2021.
Engine options include 1.6L petrol direct injection (104kW/265Nm), electric motor (104kW/265Nm) and null (150kW/395Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2022 Niro is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
66.5 - 83.75 kW/t
57.37 kW/t
142.31 kW/t
Boot Space
324 - 451 litres
85 litres
591 litres
Fuel Efficiency
1.3 - 4.4 L/100km
1.3 L/100km
9.7 L/100km
Vehicle Range
455 - 1,184 km
455 km
1,184 km
Price
$39,990 - $65,990
$19,490
$84,915
Warranty (Years)
7 years
5 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
3 years
2 years
6 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
24 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,930 - 2,230 kg
1,330 kg
2,470 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
300 - 1,300 kg
300 kg
2,000 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
155 - 160 mm
154 mm
225 mm
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
1.6 - 64 kWh
0.6 kWh
66.5 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
3.3 - 7.2 kW
3.3 kW
11 kW
DC Fast Charging (max kW)
100 kW
18 kW
100 kW
Vehicle Range (EV)
58 - 455 km
55 km
557 km
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2022 Kia Niro Price
S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $39,990 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD | $46,590 |
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD | $62,590 |
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $43,890 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD | $50,490 |
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD | $65,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2022 Kia Niro Fuel Economy
| Kia Niro | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 3.8 L/100km |
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD | Electric | 1.3 L/100km |
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD | Electric | - |
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Kia Niro FAQs
The cheapest Kia Niro is the S that starts from $39,990.
The most expensive Kia Niro is the Sport that starts from $65,990.
The best towing capacity of a Kia Niro is 1300 kg offered by the following variants: S and Sport.
The largest Kia Niro is the S which measures 1805mm wide, 4375mm in length and sits 1570mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Niro is the S which has 150kW of power from its null engine.
The Kia Niro is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Niro is the S which weighs 2230 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Niro may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Electric or Unleaded.