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    2021 Kia Niro

    Used from

    $39,990 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    7 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    1.3 - 4.4 L / 100km

    About the Kia Niro

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2021 Kia Niro's used prices in Australia typically range from $33,800 for the Electric S variant and topping out at $54,500 for the Electric S.

    There are 6 variants of the Niro available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2021.

    Engine options include electric motor (150kW/0Nm) and 1.6L petrol hybrid (77kW/147Nm). Non-electric variants are available with 1 speed automatic or 6 speed auto dual clutch transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 2021 Niro was offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Kia Niro models from other years

    2021 Kia Niro Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Kia Niro

    S

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 7
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Driver Monitor
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 10
      • Operates Above 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Radio
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Autonomous drive
      • Active Lane Control
      • Level: 2 - Partial Automation
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Charging connector
      • Charging Socket Ac 1
      • Charging Socket Dc 1
      • Location Of Ac 1 Socket: Front
      • Location Of Ac 1 Socket: Front Side
      • Location Of Dc 1 Socket: Front
    • Charging information
      • Amps (a): 12
      • Amps (a): 32
      • Duration (hours): 0.90
      • Duration (hours): 2.25
      • Duration (hours): 29.00
      • Duration (hours): 9.58
      • Max Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 100.00
      • Max Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 3.30
      • Max Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 7.20
      • Quoted Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 3.00
      • Quoted Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 7.00
      • Quoted Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 80.00
      • State Of Charge Ends At (%): 100
      • State Of Charge Ends At (%): 80
      • Voltage (v): 230
      • Voltage (v): 240
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 1
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.20
      • Screen Size (in): 7.00
      • Screen Size (in): 8.00
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Amp-hour (ah): 180.0
      • Battery Amp-hour (ah): 24.7
      • Battery Amp-hour (ah): 6.5
      • Battery Cell Count: 294
      • Battery Supplier: Other
      • Battery Type: Lithium-ion Polymer
      • Battery Voltage (v): 240
      • Battery Voltage (v): 356
      • Battery Voltage (v): 360
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 1.60
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 64.00
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 8.90
      • Onboard Charger (kw): 0.0
      • Onboard Charger (kw): 3.3
      • Onboard Charger (kw): 7.2
      • Range (km): 455.00
      • Range (km): 58.00
      • Range (miles): 282.72
      • Range (miles): 36.04
    • Electric driven wheels
      • Electric Driven Wheels: Front
    • Electric motor
      • Electric Motor Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 170
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 395
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 204.0
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 43.5
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 60.5
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 150.0
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 32.0
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 44.5
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Energy recuperation
      • Engine
      • Single-pedal Driving
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Hybrid type
      • Hybrid Type: Active Hybrid
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.1
      • Headroom Front: 1018
      • Headroom Rear (in): 39.1
      • Headroom Rear: 993
      • Hip Room Front (in): 53.7
      • Hip Room Front: 1364
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 48.3
      • Hip Room Rear: 1228
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.7
      • Leg Room Front: 1059
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 37.4
      • Leg Room Rear: 950
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.0
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1423
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.2
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1402
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
      • Maximum Speed Kph For Operation: 200
      • Maximum Speed Mph For Operation: 124
    • Low tyre pressure indicator
      • Displays Pressure
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Android Number Of Months Subscription: 999
      • Android Wireless Connection
      • Apple Carplay
      • Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999
      • Apple Wireless Connection
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.20
      • Screen Size (in): 7.00
      • Screen Size (in): 8.00
      • Touch Screen
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power consumption
      • Combined (wh/km): 105
      • Combined (wh/km): 159
      • Combined (wh/mile): 169
      • Combined (wh/mile): 256
      • Combined (kwh/100 Miles): 16.9
      • Combined (kwh/100 Miles): 25.6
      • Combined (kwh/100km): 10.5
      • Combined (kwh/100km): 15.9
      • Combined (kwh/km): 0.3
      • Combined (kwh/km): 0.5
      • Combined (kwh/mile): 0.2
      • Combined (kwh/mile): 0.3
      • Combined (km/kwh): 0.1
      • Combined (km/kwh): 0.2
      • Combined (miles/kwh): 0.2
      • Combined (miles/kwh): 0.3
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 105
      • Maximum Power Kw: 77
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 147
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 5700
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 4000
    • Secondary fuel consumption
      • Combined (km/l): 76.9
      • Combined (l/100km): 1.3
      • Combined (mpg): 181
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 1
      • Number: 2
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Phone Functions
      • Virtual Assistant: Other
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Sport

    Adds to S:
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Active Without Turn Signal
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.30
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.30
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 10.30
      • Traffic Info
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Jbl
      • Number Of: 8
      • Subwoofer
    Removes from S:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.00
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Wireless Connection
      • Apple Wireless Connection
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.00
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    See all 2021 Kia Niro Specs

    2021 Kia Niro Dimensions

    1545mm
    1805mm
    4355mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2021 Kia Niro Dimensions

    2021 Kia Niro Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Niro

    The most fuel efficient Kia Niro is the PHEV S (HYBRID) with a 6 SPEED AUTO DUAL CLUTCH which is powered by a 1.6L GASOLINE DIRECT INJ and uses 1.3L of Unleaded Petrol-Electric Hybrid per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Kia Niro that uses the most amount of fuel is the HEV SPORT (HYBRID) with a 6 SPEED AUTO DUAL CLUTCH which is powered by a 1.6L GASOLINE DIRECT INJ and uses 4.4L of Unleaded Petrol-Electric Hybrid per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    See all Kia Niro Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Kia Niro?

    The Kia Niro has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2021 Kia Niro Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Kia Niro?

    The Kia Niro offers a 7 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Kia Niro FAQs

    The cheapest Kia Niro is the ELECTRIC S that starts from $33,800.

    The most expensive Kia Niro is the ELECTRIC S that starts from $54,500.

    The best towing capacity of a Kia Niro is 1300 kg offered by the following variants: PHEV S (HYBRID), HEV S (HYBRID), PHEV SPORT (HYBRID) and HEV SPORT (HYBRID).

    The largest Kia Niro is the ELECTRIC S which measures 1805mm wide, 4375mm in length and sits 1570mm tall.

    The most powerful Kia Niro is the ELECTRIC S which has 150kW of power from its ELECTRIC engine.

    The Kia Niro is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Kia Niro is the ELECTRIC 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 Petrol-Electric Hybrid.