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    2022 Kia Niro

    Used from

    $39,990 excl. on-roads

    7.7

    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 2022 Kia Niro is a small SUV offered in a 5D hatchback body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $39,990 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 2022 Niro was offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    2022 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 (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): 3.3
      • Onboard Charger (kw): 7.2
      • Range (km): 455.00
      • Range (km): 58.00
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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/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
    • 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 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
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Warranty battery
      • Distance (km): 150,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 84
      • State Of Charge Threshold %: 70
    • Warranty electric systems
      • Distance (km): 150,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 12
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • 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
    • 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
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
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    2022 Kia Niro Dimensions

    1545mm
    1805mm
    4355mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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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.