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2024 (24) Kia Niro 1.6 GDi 127 Hybrid 3 5dr DCT

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Featured specification

Standard specification

Driver Convenience

10.25" touchscreen satellite navigation4.2" supervision colour cluster display
Adaptive smart cruise control function (SCC) with stop and goApple car play/Android Auto with voice control
Blind spot collision avoidance assistDrive mode select (Eco, sport)
E-callEmergency stop signalling system
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) 1.5 - City/Pedestrian/Cyclist/Junction turningFront parking sensors
Highway Driving Assist (HDA)Kia Connect (UVO)
Lane Following Assist (LFA)Lane keep assist
Motor driven power steeringRear cross traffic alert
Rear parking sensorsReversing camera with dynamic guide lines
Safe exit warning (SEW)Speed limit assist
TailgateTrip computer with distance/fuel consumption/average speed
Wireless Smartphone charger 

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

220v AC Inverter 

Entertainment

'Shark fin' mobile antenna2 Front USB Charge port (one for C-type/one for USB)
2 type C USB ports on front seats6 speakers
Bluetooth with music streamingDAB Digital radio
Steering wheel mounted controls 

Exterior Features

Acoustic windshieldAll round electric windows with drivers and front passenger auto up/down and safety function
Auto dimming rear view mirrorAutomatic defog system
Automatic headlight control systemBlack grille with chrome surround
Body colour bumpersBody colour exterior door handles
Dual LED headlights (low and high projection)Electric heated door mirrors
Electrically folding door mirrorsFront and rear chrome skid plates
Front fog lightsHeated rear window with timer
High gloss black claddingHigh gloss black door mirrors
LED daytime running lightsLED rear combination lights
LED third brake lightPrivacy glass - Rear windows and tailgate
Rain sensing front wipersRear fog lights
Rear side wing doorsRear spoiler
Rear wiperRoof rails
Solar glass windscreenWelcome and follow-me home light functionality
Windscreen Washer Level Warning 

Interior Features

12v socket in front12V socket in luggage compartment
3 seat bench in 2nd row60/40 split/folding 2nd row of seats
All-round height adjustable headrestsArtificial leather centre console storage box
Artificial leather steering wheelBulb overhead console, 2nd row and luggage lamp
Centre console cupholderChrome coating interior door handles
Cloth / Artificial leather upholsteryDriver's power adjustable seat
Driver/passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrorsDrivers seat power lumbar support
Dual zone automatic air conditioningFront and rear door storage
Heated front seatsHeated steering wheel
Illuminated gloveboxInterior door lock/unlock function
ISOFIX Child seat top tethers and anchor fixingsLuggage area load cover
Luggage boardPaddle shifts
Passenger seat height adjusterRear armrest
Seatback pocket - driverSeatback pocket - front passenger
Shift by wire SBWSingle front passenger seat
Tilt/telescopic adjustable steering wheelVentiliation ducts to rear compartment

Packs

Towing pack - Niro 

Passive Safety

3 point seatbelts on all seatsABS
Automatic unlocking of doors in case of impactCentre side front airbags
Curtain and side airbagsDrivers knee airbag
Dual shell hornElectric parking brake with auto hold function
Electronic stability controlFront passenger airbag deactivation
Height adjustable front seatbeltsHill start assist control (HAC)
Manual rear child locksRear seat alert system
Traction controlTyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Alarm system and engine immobiliserDeadlocks
Engine Start/Stop Button with Smart Entry SystemLocking wheel nuts
Visible vehicle identification number 

Service/Warranty

Warranty - 7 Years/ 100,000 miles 

Trim

Centre fascia chopped carbon 

Wheels

18" Alloy wheelsTyre mobility kit
The vehicle information above was correct at time of manufacture. Please speak to the dealership for full current specification.

Technical specification

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity in kWh1.32Battery TypeLithium-ion

Emissions - ICE

CO0.037HC0.007
Noise Level dB(A)68NOx0.005
Particles0.0018Standard Euro EmissionsEURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb105WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High128
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High98WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low98
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium96 

Engine and Drive Train

CamshaftDOHCCatalytic ConvertorTrue
CC1580Cylinder LayoutIN-LINE
Cylinders4Engine LayoutFRONT TRANSVERSE
Fuel DeliveryTURBO INJECTIONGears6 SPEED
Number of Valves16TransmissionAUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb4.6WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High5.5
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High4.2WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low4.2
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium4.1WLTP - MPG - Comb61.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High51.4WLTP - MPG - High67.3
WLTP - MPG - Low67.3WLTP - MPG - Medium68.9

General

Alternative Fuel QualifyingTrueBadge Engine CC1.6
Badge Power139Coin DescriptionGDi
Coin Series3Generation Mark2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 0720ANCAP Adult Occupant Protection %91
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %84NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 094
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %75NCAP Safety Assist %60
Service Interval Frequency - Months12Service Interval Mileage10000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage100000Standard manufacturers warranty - Years7
Vehicle Homologation ClassM1 

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)10.8Engine Power - BHP139
Engine Power - KW104Engine Power - RPM5700
Engine Torque - LBS.FT195.5Engine Torque - MKG27
Engine Torque - NM265Engine Torque - RPM4400
Top Speed102 

Test Cycles

Emissions Test CycleWLTPRDE Certification LevelRDE 2

Tyres

Alloys?TrueTyre Size Front225/45 R18
Tyre Size Rear225/45 R18Tyre Size SpareTYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type18" ALLOY 

Vehicle Dimensions

Height1545Length4420
Width1825 

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)42Gross Vehicle Weight1940
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)1445Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)451
Max. Loading Weight466Max. Towing Weight - Braked1300
Minimum Kerbweight1474No. of Seats5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb10.6
The vehicle information above was correct at time of manufacture. Please speak to the dealership for full current specification.

Independent review

Review courtesy of Car and Driving

Kia Niro Hybrid

Kia's second generation Niro Hybrid is an electrified small SUV with a much sassier look. Jonathan Crouch drives it.

Ten Second Review

Kia's Niro Hybrid gets a sharper look - and sharper technology in this second generation form. As before, the car remains a mix between a family hatch and a Crossover, but this time round is a little larger and quite a lot more sophisticated. Expect this self-charging model to continue to figure amongst Kia's top sellers.

Background

Once upon a time, Kia was a value-orientated budget brand. Then it started making high quality cars and promised that one day, those models would feature cutting-edge styling and market-leading technology too. We're now living in that era and it's epitomised by this car, the brand's second generation Niro Hybrid. The Niro model line goes back to 2016, when it was launched as Kia's Crossover take on partner brand Hyundai's trend-setting IONIQ hatch. Like that car, the original Niro was eventually offered with Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid and full-Electric powertrains. All were well received, hence 300,000 global sales and the elevation of the Niro to a position as Kia's second best UK seller. This slightly larger MK2 model, announced in late 2021, remains a token Crossover in looks but as you can see is far more eye-catching. And, as before, is available in Plug-in Hybrid and full-Electric forms if you want something more sophisticated than this more affordable self-charging Hybrid. The Hybrid version's our focus here though. Repackaged but, as we'll see, very recognisable in essence to loyal customers joining Kia on its gradual journey up-market. Should it be high on your shopping list if you're seeking a contender of this kind?

Driving Experience

Despite the sassier looks, this Niro Hybrid is still very much the sensible steer it's always been, which will probably suit the market just right. Very little of this second generation model's engineering has changed. There's still basically the same Smartstream 1.6-litre GDI petrol engine Kia's been using for a decade, mated to the same 6-speed dual clutch automatic gearbox driving the front wheels with the assistance of an electric motor. That's pretty much the same too, developing 43bhp (as before) but unfortunately the tiny battery that powers it isn't, reduced in size to 1.32kWh (down from 1.56kWh before), which means it's even less likely to ever power the car on its own. That's not the point with a self-charging Hybrid model like this of course; the little battery's there to reduce the load on the engine, not to substitute for it - in the way that the much larger 11.1kWh battery on the alternative Niro Plug-in Hybrid can. But that much pricier 180bhp model isn't our focus here. Niro Hybrid customers must be content with a more modest 139bhp output that delivers 62mph in 10.8s en route to 102mph. There's not much pulling power (especially with the default 'Eco' drive mode engaged), which means overtakes must be planned well in advance. And you certainly won't want to be throwing this car about through the turns, where you'll notice a bit of body roll and the anaesthetised steering. But it's great in town, with decent ride quality and refinement that's also a boon on the highway. Kia's served up plenty of new drive tech too.

Design and Build

Confident. That's the word which brings to mind the first time you set eyes on this second generation Niro. This Kia's grown a little this time round, 4,420mm long and standing 1,570mm high, which makes it 65mm longer and 10mm taller than before. But it still can't quite make up its mind whether it wants to be a Crossover (suggested by the roof rails, these wide lower side rubbing strips and the wheel arch cladding); or a family hatch (which is probably what you think this car was if those features were removed). Big wheels also fit the fashion remit - you get smart 18-inch alloys, providing you avoid the base model with its weedier 16-inch rims. The final touch is probably the most eye-catching - the option of a colour-contrasted so-called 'Joy for Reason' C-pillar design, which you only get with top '4'-spec trim level and which comes in either 'Steel Grey' or in 'Black Pearl'. Kia insists this feature isn't just there for fashion - it stands proud of the bodywork, supposedly improving aerodynamic efficiency. The front showcases Kia's current 'Opposites United' design ethos, complete with angular 'heartbeat' daytime running lights and a signature 'Tiger Face' grille which is now more decorative than functional. Inside, absolutely nothing's been carried over from before and there's a considerably higher feeling of quality, particularly in the highest-spec version which decorates the angular dash with twinkling twin 10.25-inch screens. Design touches borrowed from other recent Kias include a circular gear controller and a central touch-sensitive strip, which hosts either the climate controls or the infotainment system hotkeys, depending which of its two display settings you've chosen. All the right eco boxes are ticked too, thanks to a cabin headliner made from recycled wallpaper and faux-leather upholstery fashioned from a 'bio PU' material containing healing eucalyptus oil. As with the previous generation Niro, the seating position is a fraction higher than the norm and across the range, the seats are well upholstered and supportive for longer journeys. There's plenty of cabin storage space too. It feels almost EV-like in the back, with more leg room than you'd get in any other class rival. Headroom's good too, even with a sunroof fitted. And the centre transmission tunnel's not too prominent, so if you had to fit three adults in the back for a short trip, it'd probably be easier than would be the case with most cars in this class. Battery placement makes quite a difference to boot capacity across the Niro range. Because it's under the rear seat in this Hybrid model and doesn't encroach into the cargo area, there's a very class-competitive 451-litre capacity figure. The rear bench doesn't offer a ski hatch or a 40:20:40-split. But at least when the 60:40-split backrest folds, it falls down nearly flat, freeing up 1,445-litres of space.

Market and Model

As you'd expect, this Hybrid version of the Niro is your least expensive way into this model line and, as with the accompanying Plug-in Hybrid and EV models, is available in Kia's usual three trim levels, '2', '3' or '4'. At the time of this Review, Hybrid pricing started from just over £30,000; from there, there's an increment of around £2,000 each time you progress up a trim level. Niro models with the two other available drivetrain options aren't our focus here, but for reference, if you want one of those, you'll need to spend quite a bit more. To graduate from this Hybrid to the Plug-in Hybrid Niro would require around £5,000 more from you; to go from this Hybrid to the full-battery Niro EV would require around £7,000 more. Even when you take the lower running costs of these two more electrified Plug-in variants into account, it's hard to imagine too many cost of ownership scenarios in which this ordinary self-charging Hybrid version didn't come out top. Kia expects it to account for 40% of Niro sales. If, having considered all of this, you conclude that it is a Niro Hybrid that you really want, then you're going to need to know just how generous Kia has been with the standard spec - so let's take a look at that now. Starting with the features you can expect to find across the Niro range. Tick off automatic LED headlights, LED daytime running lights and taillight clusters, a rear spoiler, roof rails, skid plates front and rear, rear solar glass, electrically heated door mirrors, rear parking sensors and a reversing camera. Plus you get Smart Cruise Control with stop and go functionality: with many of the same cameras used for the very complete portfolio of camera safety equipment, which we'll cover off for you in a moment. Inside, there's dual-zone climate control, an artificial leather steering wheel, a dual-height boot floor for extra versatility, and in the instrument binnacle, there's a 4.2-inch 'Supervision Colour Cluster Display' in the instrument binnacle. Media connectivity's taken care of by an 8.0-inch touchscreen central monitor with a six-speaker DAB audio system and Bluetooth, plus 'Android Auto' and 'Apple CarPlay' smartphone projection.

Cost of Ownership

This second generation Niro can make all the style statements it likes but if its cost of ownership figures don't stack up, then it won't sell. Fortunately, Kia's nailed this issue when it comes to this Hybrid version, which records 64.2mpg on the combined cycle and 100g/km of CO2. You'll need some segment perspective here: that's fractionally better than a Toyota Corolla 1.8-litre Hybrid (62.8mpg and 102g/km); and a lot better than either a Honda Civic e:HEV (56.5mpg and 110g/km) or a Nissan Qashqai e-Power (53.3mpg and 119g/km). As with all full-Hybrids of this sort, the advantage over mere mild hybrid tech lies in the fact that the engine is able to run independently on battery power. Though in this case, not for very long, thanks to the combination of a near-1.5-tonne kerb weight, a relatively feeble 43bhp electric motor and the small size of the 1.32kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack that powers it. As you'd expect, there are lots of dashboard drive tools to help you maximise economy. You'll need to regularly engage the 'Eco' drive mode of course and there's a Power Meter dial on the right of the instrument cluster, plus a selectable central Energy Monitor so you can see in real time what's being powered by what. A larger version of that Energy Monitor can be seen in the 'Hybrid' section of the centre dash infotainment display, along with average fuel economy, electric motor use and remaining battery percentage. That same screen's 'Settings' section has an 'Eco Vehicle' screen, which allows you to activate efficient 'coasting' and 'smart recuperation settings. Make good use of all of this and the results can be impressive. Even when driving this car really hard, we struggled to record less than 40mpg throughout our test.

Summary

This is a more confident Niro - from a now more confident brand. The idea here was clearly to lower this car's age demographic without alienating its core market and the changes made here should achieve that. Perhaps what's most significant isn't the trendier styling: it's that the more sophisticated K3 chassis has allowed a size increase sufficient to enable this second generation Niro to now (just about) function as an only car for eco-minded families. Which wasn't really something you could have really said about its predecessor. Is it worth going beyond this self-charging Hybrid to the two plug-in Niro models? That's a difficult call, which will of course be influenced by all kinds of things - chief amongst them your bank balance, your priority on performance and your prevailing view on the current environmental zeitgeist. We'd merely suggest you think carefully before committing to the considerable extra spend required to plug your Niro in, particularly if your annual mileage in it is likely to be modest. What's impressive is that all three drivetrains are available in a single model line, allowing an easier choice of the eco route that's right for you. In summary, as we've been saying throughout this test, behind the funkier looks of this second generation Niro Hybrid, much is as before, which is probably as you'd expect given that it's Kia's second best seller and there was little point in trying to change a winning formula. Car enthusiasts can move right along: there's nothing to see here. But if your reason for wanting a model of this sort is grounded in sense and sensibility, then you'll probably like this one very much.

Performance
60%
Handling
70%
Comfort
70%
Space
70%
Styling
80%
Build
70%
Value
70%
Equipment
70%
Economy
80%
Depreciation
70%
Insurance
70%

This vehicle has previously been registered to a business or a vehicle rental company, or been used by a business, so it may have been driven by more than one driver.

* Depending on the age of the vehicle, MPG and CO2 may be quoted using either NEDC or WLTP testing standards.  Find out more

Figures are provided for comparison purposes. Fuel consumption under real world driving conditions and the CO2 produced will depend upon a number of factors, including any accessories fitted after registration, variations in driving styles, weather conditions and vehicle load.

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