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James Wong
Kia Niro officially axed in Australia as facelift breaks cover
The 2026 Kia Niro has been revealed in Korea, right as the curtain draws on the electrified SUV in Australia.
2 Months Ago
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Kia Niro Comparison
The new Kia Niro is a small SUV available in Australia from $50,650 (MLRP, excl. on-roads).
There is 1 variant of the Niro available in Australia and this generation went on sale in mid-2022.
The new Niro is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
The Kia Niro is only available with a hybrid motor that produces 104kW and 265Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
Latest Kia Niro News and Reviews
James Wong
Kia Niro officially axed in Australia as facelift breaks cover
The 2026 Kia Niro has been revealed in Korea, right as the curtain draws on the electrified SUV in Australia.
2 Months Ago
James Wong
Kia Niro EV runout stock nearly cleared, Hybrid days numbered
Kia Australia has nearly cleared final stocks of its Niro EV, and it seems the Niro Hybrid mightn't be far off as the next-gen Seltos looms.
3 Months Ago
James Wong
Kia Niro's Australian future in doubt as EV3, Seltos hybrid loom
Kia's local product boss says the Niro Hybrid and EV could be supplanted locally by the new EV3 and an upcoming small hybrid SUV.
11 Months Ago
William Stopford
Kia Niro EV recalled
Kia is recalling a couple dozen Niro EVs as a plug could become loose and the vehicle could lose power, potentially leading to an accident.
1 Year Ago
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William Stopford
2024 Kia Niro EV GT-Line review
The Kia Niro is a comfortable and cute crossover, but at over $70,000 it's up against some tough competition.
2 Years Ago
James Wong
2024 Kia Niro Hybrid review: Exploring Barcelona
James Wong hits the streets of Barcelona in the Kia Niro HEV as he explores the Spanish region on a European holiday.
2 Years Ago
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Mike Costello
2023 Kia Niro EV GT-Line review
The second-gen Kia Niro EV is a handsome and well-packaged electric SUV with decent range – but it costs too much.
3 Years Ago
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Jack Quick
2023 Kia Niro EV S review
The Kia Niro EV S is the brand's entry-level electric offering that sometimes flys under the radar. Pricing is up, but there's more tech.
3 Years Ago