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    2022 Kia Niro

    New from

    $38,100 excl. on-roads

    7.8

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    -

    Warranty

    7 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    1.3-4.4 L / 100KM

    About the Kia Niro

    Last updated Oct 23, 2024

    The 2022 Kia Niro is classified as a 4 Door Wagon currently on sale in Australia as part of the DE MY22 generation, starting from $38,100 MLRP for the HEV S (HYBRID) and topping out at $61,300 for the PLUS EV.

    There are 15 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in Jan of 2022. The Niro is built in Korea and is available with 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection, equipped with a 6 Speed Auto Dual Clutch transmission with the drive sent to FWD. The Niro is offered with a 7 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.

    See Kia Niro models from other years

    Kia Niro Rating

    Suzuki S-Cross

    Entry-level

    MG ZS EV

    Best in class

    Overall rating

    7.8

    7.1

    8.5

    2022 Kia Niro Price

    VariantPrice From*Price To*
    PLUS HEV$39,700$39,700
    PLUS EV$61,300$61,300
    *excl. on-roads

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    *excl. on-roads

    2022 Kia Niro Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Kia Niro

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    2022 Kia Niro Dimensions

    1545mm
    1805mm
    4355mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2022 Kia Niro Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    2024750kg1300kg
    2023750kg1300kg
    2022300kg1300kg
    2021300kg1300kg

    2022 Kia Niro Fuel Economy

    There are 5 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 Injection and uses 1.3L of unleaded petrol/electric 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 Injection and uses 4.4L of unleaded petrol/electric per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Kia Niro variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Kia NiroFuel TypeCombined
    ELECTRIC SELECTRIC0.0
    ELECTRIC SPORTELECTRIC0.0
    EV GT-LINE BLACK C PILLARELECTRIC4.0
    EV GT-LINE BODY C PILLARELECTRIC4.0
    EV GT-LINE GREY C PILLARELECTRIC4.0
    EV SELECTRIC4.0
    HEV GT-LINE BLK C PILLAR (HYB)UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC4.0
    HEV GT-LINE BODY C PILL (HYB)UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC4.0
    HEV S (HYBRID)UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC3.8
    HEV SPORT (HYBRID)UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC4.4
    PHEV S (HYBRID)UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC1.3
    PHEV SPORT (HYBRID)UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC1.3
    PLUS EVELECTRIC0.0
    PLUS HEVUNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC4.3
    See all Kia Niro Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

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

    VariantEngine TypeMonthKilometre
    HEV S (HYBRID)1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection12 Months10,000km
    PHEV S (HYBRID)1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection12 Months10,000km
    PLUS HEV1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection12 Months10,000km
    PHEV SPORT (HYBRID)1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection12 Months10,000km
    HEV SPORT (HYBRID)1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection12 Months10,000km
    HEV S (HYBRID)1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection12 Months15,000km
    HEV GT-LINE BLK C PILLAR (HYB)1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection12 Months15,000km
    HEV GT-LINE BODY C PILL (HYB)1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection12 Months15,000km
    EV S0.0 Electric12 Months15,000km
    ELECTRIC SPORT0.0 Electric12 Months10,000km
    EV GT-LINE BLACK C PILLAR0.0 Electric12 Months15,000km
    EV GT-LINE BODY C PILLAR0.0 Electric12 Months15,000km
    EV GT-LINE GREY C PILLAR0.0 Electric12 Months15,000km
    ELECTRIC S0.0 Electric12 Months10,000km
    PLUS EV0.0 Electric12 Months10,000km

    You should service your Niro at your authorised Kia dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Niro’s warranty.

    2022 Kia Niro Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Kia Niro?

    The Kia Niro offers a 7 year unlimited kilometre 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 HEV S (HYBRID) that starts from $38,100.

    The most expensive Kia Niro is the PLUS EV that starts from $61,300

    The best towing capacity of a Kia Niro is 1300Kg offered by the following variants

    • HEV S (HYBRID)
    • PHEV S (HYBRID)
    • PLUS HEV
    • PHEV SPORT (HYBRID)
    • HEV SPORT (HYBRID)
    • HEV GT-LINE BLK C PILLAR (HYB)
    • HEV GT-LINE BODY C PILL (HYB)

    The largest Kia Niro is the PLUS EV which measures 1805mm wide, 4385mm in length and sits 1640mm tall.

    The most powerful Kia Niro is the PLUS EV which has 150kW of power from its 0.0 Electric engine.

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

    The heaviest Kia Niro is the PLUS EV which weighs 2230 kg (kerb weight).

    See full fuel information for Kia Niro below:

    VariantFuel Type
    PLUS EVelectric
    ELECTRIC SPORTelectric
    ELECTRIC Selectric
    EV Selectric
    EV GT-LINE BLACK C PILLARelectric
    EV GT-LINE BODY C PILLARelectric
    EV GT-LINE GREY C PILLARelectric
    PHEV S (HYBRID)unleaded petrol/electric
    PHEV SPORT (HYBRID)unleaded petrol/electric
    HEV S (HYBRID)unleaded petrol/electric
    HEV GT-LINE BLK C PILLAR (HYB)unleaded petrol/electric
    HEV GT-LINE BODY C PILL (HYB)unleaded petrol/electric
    PLUS HEVunleaded petrol/electric
    HEV S (HYBRID)unleaded petrol/electric
    HEV SPORT (HYBRID)unleaded petrol/electric