Kia Niro second generation

The Kia Niro second generation (since 2023): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 72 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: SG2
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,420 mm RDW | – | – |
| Width | 1,830 mm RDW | – | – |
| Height | 1,550–1,570 mm RDW | – | – |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm RDW | – | – |
| Front track | 1,571–1,585 mm ASTRA | – | – |
| Rear track | 1,581–1,596 mm ASTRA | – | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,374–1,657 kg RDW | – | – |
| Mass in running order | 1,474–1,757 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,940–2,200 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 750–1,300 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 300–600 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 5 RDW | – | – |
| Boot space | 646 L EV DB | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 538–651 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,832–2,973 L EPA | – |
| Fuel tank | – | – | 37–42 L |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 154–170 km/h RDW | – | 160–185 km/h |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.8 s EV DB | – | – |
| Torque | – | – | 144–265 Nm |
| Electric motor power | – | 62–150 kW NRCan | – |
| Electric | |||
| Battery capacity (usable) | 64.8 kWh EV DB | – | – |
| Battery capacity (gross) | 68.0 kWh EV DB | – | – |
| Range (WLTP) | 460–463 km EV DB | – | – |
| Range (EPA/NRCan) | – | 407 km EPA | – |
| AC charging power | 11 kW EV DB | – | – |
| DC fast charging power | 85 kW EV DB | – | – |
| Charging time at 240 V | – | 2.8–7.5 h EPA | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 205/60R16, 225/45R18, 215/55R17
NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2023–2024: ★★★★★ · 2025–2026: ★★★★☆
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), open EV databases (EV Compare, Open EV Data, Gaia EVDB), US EPA fuel economy data, Wikipedia, Natural Resources Canada, Traficom type approvals (Finland), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
106 complaints for model years 2023–2026. 19 crashes · 16 injuries
- Electrical system 35
- Driver assistance 21
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 72 versions of the Kia Niro second generation
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European Union 12 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | Electric range | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.6 L | 68 kW (92 PS) | Hybrid | 4.4 L/100 km WLTP | 101 g/km | – | 14,175 |
| 2024–2025 | 1.6 L | 69 kW (94 PS) | Hybrid | 4.4–4.5 L/100 km WLTP | 102 g/km | – | 18,198 |
| 2023–2025 | Electric motor | 150 kW (204 PS) | Electric | 16.2–19.3 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 439–460 km | 50,174 |
| 2025 | 1.6 L | 75 kW (102 PS) | Hybrid | 4.6 L/100 km WLTP | 104 g/km | – | 2,793 |
| 2024–2025 | 1.6 L | 69 kW (94 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 0.8–0.9 L/100 km WLTP13.1–13.2 kWh/100 km WLTP | 19–20 g/km | 64 km | 3,545 |
| 2025 | 1.6 L | 69 kW (94 PS) | LPG | – | 102 g/km | – | 587 |
| 2025 | 1.6 L | 68 kW (92 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 0.8 L/100 km WLTP13.0 kWh/100 km WLTP | 19 g/km | 65 km | 561 |
| 2023–2025 | 1.6 L | 77 kW (105 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 0.8–0.9 L/100 km WLTP13.1 kWh/100 km WLTP | 19–22 g/km | 64–65 km | 11,197 |
| 2023–2025 | 1.6 L | 77 kW (105 PS) | Hybrid | 4.5 L/100 km WLTP | 102–103 g/km | – | 31,948 |
| 2025 | 1.6 L | 75 kW (102 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 2.6 L/100 km WLTP8.1 kWh/100 km WLTP | 55 g/km | 62 km | 146 |
| 2025 | Electric motor | 50 kW (68 PS) | Electric | 16.2 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 460 km | 63 |
| 2024 | 1.6 L | 69 kW (94 PS) | LPG | 4.6 L/100 km WLTP | 103 g/km | – | 112 |
United Kingdom 46 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–2026'2' 64.8kWh 201bhp 1-speed Auto · '3' 64.8kWh 201bhp 1-speed Auto · '4' 64.8kWh 201bhp 1-speed Auto | Electric motor | 150 kW (204 PS) | Electric | Automatic | 16.2 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 460 km |
| 2025–2026'4' 64.8kWh 201bhp 1-speed Auto (Heat Pump) | Electric motor | 150 kW (204 PS) | Electric | Automatic | 16.2 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 458 km |
| 2025–2026'2' 1.6 GDi 127bhp 6-speed Auto | 1.6 L | 95 kW (129 PS) | Hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 4.4 L/100 km WLTP | 100 g/km | – |
| 2025–2026'3' 1.6 GDi 127bhp 6-speed Auto | 1.6 L | 95 kW (129 PS) | Hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 4.6 L/100 km WLTP | 105 g/km | – |
| 2025–2026'4' 1.6 GDi 127bhp 6-speed Auto | 1.6 L | 95 kW (129 PS) | Hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 4.6 L/100 km WLTP | 106 g/km | – |
| 2025–2026'Pure' 1.6 GDi 136bhp · Pure 1.6 GDi 136bhp | 1.6 L | 101 kW (137 PS) | Hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 4.5 L/100 km WLTP | 102 g/km | – |
| 2025–2026'Evolve' 1.6 GDi 136bhp · 'Aspire' 1.6 GDi 136bhp · Evolve 1.6 GDi 136bhp and 1 more trim | 1.6 L | 101 kW (137 PS) | Hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 4.9 L/100 km WLTP | 111 g/km | – |
| 2025–2026'2' 1.6 GDi 168bhp 6-speed Auto | 1.6 L | 126 kW (171 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 12.8 kWh/100 km WLTP | – | 65 km |
| 2025–2026'3' 1.6 GDi 168bhp 6-speed Auto | 1.6 L | 126 kW (171 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 13.6 kWh/100 km WLTP | – | 59 km |
| 2025–2026'4' 1.6 GDi 168bhp 6-speed Auto | 1.6 L | 126 kW (171 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 13.7 kWh/100 km WLTP | – | 59 km |
| 2024e-Niro '2' 39kWh Lithium-ion 134bhp | Electric motor | 136 kW (185 PS) | Electric | – | 15.3 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 289 km |
| 2024'2' 64.8kWh 201bhp 1-speed Auto · '3' 64.8kWh 201bhp 1-speed Auto · '3' 64.8kWh 201bhp Heat Pump 1-speed Auto and 12 more trims | Electric motor | 204 kW (277 PS) | Electric | – | 16.2 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 460 km |
| 2024'2' 64.8kWh 201bhp 1-speed Auto · '3' 64.8kWh 201bhp 1-speed Auto · '4' 64.8kWh 201bhp 1-speed Auto | Electric motor | 204 kW (277 PS) | Electric | Automatic | 16.2 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 460 km |
| 2024e-Niro '2' 64kWh Lithium-ion 134bhp · e-Niro '3' 64kWh Lithium-ion 201bhp · e-Niro '4+' 64kWh Lithium-ion 201bhp (3-phase) | Electric motor | 204 kW (277 PS) | Electric | – | 15.9 kWh/100 km WLTP | 0 g/km | 455 km |
| 2024'2' 1.6 GDi 127bhp 6-speed Auto | 1.6 L | 129 kW (175 PS) | Hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 4.4 L/100 km WLTP | 100 g/km | – |
| 2024'3' 1.6 GDi 127bhp 6-speed Auto | 1.6 L | 129 kW (175 PS) | Hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 4.6 L/100 km WLTP | 105 g/km | – |
| 2024'4' 1.6 GDi 127bhp 6-speed Auto | 1.6 L | 129 kW (175 PS) | Hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 4.6 L/100 km WLTP | 106 g/km | – |
| 2024'2' 1.6 GDi 1.32kWh 139bhp Auto HEV | 1.6 L | 137 kW (186 PS) | Hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 4.4 L/100 km WLTP | 100 g/km | – |
| 2024'3' 1.6 GDi 1.32kWh 139bhp Auto HEV | 1.6 L | 137 kW (186 PS) | Hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 4.6 L/100 km WLTP | 105 g/km | – |
| 2024'4' 1.6 GDi 1.32kWh 139bhp Auto HEV | 1.6 L | 137 kW (186 PS) | Hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 4.7 L/100 km WLTP | 106 g/km | – |
| 2024'2' 1.6 GDi 1.32kWh 139bhp 6-speed DCT (HEV) | 1.6 L | 141 kW (192 PS) | Hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 4.3 L/100 km WLTP | 100 g/km | – |
| 2024'2' 1.6 GDi 1.32kWh 139bhp 6-speed DCT · Niro HEV 2 1.6 Gdi DCT6 | 1.6 L | 141 kW (192 PS) | Hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 4.4 L/100 km WLTP | 100 g/km | – |
| 2024'3' 1.6 GDi 1.32kWh 139bhp 6-speed DCT (HEV) · '3' 1.6 GDi 1.32kWh 139bhp 6-speed DCT | 1.6 L | 141 kW (192 PS) | Hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 4.6 L/100 km WLTP | 105 g/km | – |
| 2024'4' 1.6 GDi 1.32kWh 139bhp 6-speed DCT (HEV) · '4' 1.6 GDi 1.32kWh 139bhp (Black/Grey C-Pillar) 6-speed DCT (HEV) · '4' 1.6 GDi 1.32kWh 139bhp 6-speed DCT and 1 more trim | 1.6 L | 141 kW (192 PS) | Hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 4.6 L/100 km WLTP | 106 g/km | – |
| 20242' 1.6 GDi 1.56kWh lithium-ion 139bhp 6-speed auto DCT Self-Charging Hybrid · 'Connect' 1.6 GDi 130bhp 6-speed auto DCT (hybrid) 18" Alloy | 1.6 L | 141 kW (192 PS) | Hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 4.8 L/100 km WLTP | 110 g/km | – |
| 2024'3' 1.6 GDi 130bhp 6-speed auto DCT (hybrid) 18" Alloy | 1.6 L | 141 kW (192 PS) | Hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 5.2 L/100 km WLTP | 119 g/km | – |
| 2024'4' 1.6 GDi 130bhp 6-speed auto DCT (hybrid) 18" Alloy | 1.6 L | 141 kW (192 PS) | Hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 5.3 L/100 km WLTP | 120 g/km | – |
| 2024'4' 1.6 GDi 168bhp 6-speed Auto | 1.6 L | 171 kW (232 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 13.7 kWh/100 km WLTP | – | 59 km |
| 2024'3' 1.6 GDi 168bhp 6-speed Auto | 1.6 L | 171 kW (232 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 13.6 kWh/100 km WLTP | – | 59 km |
| 2024'2' 1.6 GDi 168bhp 6-speed Auto | 1.6 L | 171 kW (232 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 12.8 kWh/100 km WLTP | – | 65 km |
| 2024'3' 1.6 GDi 11.1kWh 180bhp Auto PHEV | 1.6 L | 177 kW (241 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 13.6 kWh/100 km WLTP | – | 61 km |
| 2024'4' 1.6 GDi 11.1kWh 180bhp Auto PHEV | 1.6 L | 177 kW (241 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 13.7 kWh/100 km WLTP | – | 61 km |
| 2024'2' 1.6 GDi 11.1kWh 180bhp Auto PHEV | 1.6 L | 177 kW (241 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 12.8 kWh/100 km WLTP | – | 65 km |
| 2024'4' 1.6 GDi 11.1kWh 180bhp 6-speed DCT (PHEV) · '4' 1.6 GDi 11.1kWh 180bhp 6-speed DCT | 1.6 L | 183 kW (249 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 13.7 kWh/100 km WLTP | – | 61 km |
| 2024'3' 1.6 GDi 11.1kWh 180bhp 6-speed DCT (PHEV) · '3' 1.6 GDi 11.1kWh 180bhp 6-speed DCT | 1.6 L | 183 kW (249 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 13.5 kWh/100 km WLTP | – | 61 km |
| 2024'2' 1.6 GDi 11.1kWh 180bhp 6-speed DCT (PHEV) · '2' 1.6 GDi 11.1kWh 180bhp 6-speed DCT | 1.6 L | 183 kW (249 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 12.8 kWh/100 km WLTP | – | 65 km |
| 2023'2' 1.6 GDi 11.1kWh 180bhp Auto PHEV | 1.6 L | 62 kW (84 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 12.8 kWh/100 km WLTP | – | 65 km |
| 2023'3' 1.6 GDi 11.1kWh 180bhp Auto PHEV | 1.6 L | 62 kW (84 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 13.6 kWh/100 km WLTP | – | 61 km |
| 2023'4' 1.6 GDi 11.1kWh 180bhp Auto PHEV | 1.6 L | 62 kW (84 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 13.7 kWh/100 km WLTP | – | 61 km |
| 2023'2' 1.6 GDi 1.32kWh 139bhp 6-speed DCT (HEV) | 1.6 L | 104 kW (141 PS) | Hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 4.3 L/100 km WLTP | 100 g/km | – |
| 2023'2' 1.6 GDi 1.32kWh 139bhp 6-speed DCT · Niro HEV 2 1.6 Gdi DCT6 | 1.6 L | 104 kW (141 PS) | Hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 4.4 L/100 km WLTP | 100 g/km | – |
| 2023'3' 1.6 GDi 1.32kWh 139bhp 6-speed DCT (HEV) · '3' 1.6 GDi 1.32kWh 139bhp 6-speed DCT | 1.6 L | 104 kW (141 PS) | Hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 4.6 L/100 km WLTP | 105 g/km | – |
| 2023'4' 1.6 GDi 1.32kWh 139bhp 6-speed DCT (HEV) · '4' 1.6 GDi 1.32kWh 139bhp (Black/Grey C-Pillar) 6-speed DCT (HEV) · '4' 1.6 GDi 1.32kWh 139bhp 6-speed DCT and 1 more trim | 1.6 L | 104 kW (141 PS) | Hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 4.6 L/100 km WLTP | 106 g/km | – |
| 2023'3' 1.6 GDi 11.1kWh 180bhp 6-speed DCT (PHEV) · '3' 1.6 GDi 11.1kWh 180bhp 6-speed DCT | 1.6 L | 135 kW (184 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 13.5 kWh/100 km WLTP | – | 61 km |
| 2023'2' 1.6 GDi 11.1kWh 180bhp 6-speed DCT (PHEV) · '2' 1.6 GDi 11.1kWh 180bhp 6-speed DCT | 1.6 L | 135 kW (184 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 12.8 kWh/100 km WLTP | – | 65 km |
| 2023'4' 1.6 GDi 11.1kWh 180bhp 6-speed DCT (PHEV) · '4' 1.6 GDi 11.1kWh 180bhp 6-speed DCT | 1.6 L | 135 kW (184 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 13.7 kWh/100 km WLTP | – | 61 km |
France 7 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026e-NIRO Moteur électrique (136ch) | Electric motor | 27 kW (37 PS) | Electric | Continuously variable (CVT) | – | – | – |
| 2026e-NIRO Moteur électrique (204ch) | Electric motor | 29 kW (39 PS) | Electric | Continuously variable (CVT) | – | – | – |
| 2026Niro EV Moteur électrique (204ch) | Electric motor | 50 kW (68 PS) | Electric | Continuously variable (CVT) | – | – | – |
| 2026NIRO PHEV 1.6 essence GDi (105ch) ISG / Electrique (60.5ch) DCT6 Syst. hybride rechargeable (141ch) | 1.6 L | 77 kW (105 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 6-speed automatic | – | – | – |
| 2026NIRO HEV 1.6 essence GDi (105ch) ISG / Electrique (60.5ch) DCT6 Système hybride (141ch) | 1.6 L | 77 kW (105 PS) | Hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 4.4 L/100 km WLTP | 100 g/km | – |
| 2026Niro PHEV 1.6 essence Gdi (105ch) ISG / Electrique (83ch) DCT6 Syst. Hybride rechargeable (183ch) | 1.6 L | 77 kW (105 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 0.8 L/100 km WLTP12.9 kWh/100 km WLTP | 19 g/km | 65 km |
| 2026Niro HEV 1.6 essence Gdi (105ch) ISG / Electrique (60.5ch) DCT6 Système hybride (141ch) | 1.6 L | 77 kW (105 PS) | Hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 4.4 L/100 km WLTP | 100 g/km | – |
United States 3 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–2027SIDI; Hybrid | 1.6 L | Hybrid | 6-speed automated manual | Front-wheel drive | 49–53 MPG (4.4–4.8 L/100 km) EPA | 104–112 g/km | – |
| 2023–2026 | Electric motor | Electric | Automatic | Front-wheel drive | 113 MPGe EPA | 0 g/km | 407 km |
| 2023–2026SIDI; PHEV | 1.6 L | Plug-in hybrid | 6-speed automated manual | Front-wheel drive | 48 MPG (4.9 L/100 km) EPA | 44 g/km | – |
Canada 4 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–2026Station wagon: Small · Sport utility vehicle: Small | Electric motor | 150 kW (204 PS) | Electric | Automatic | 18.6 kWh/100 km 5-cycle | 0 g/km | 407 km |
| 2026Sport utility vehicle: Small | 1.6 L | – | Plug-in hybrid | 6-speed automated manual | 4.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 42 g/km | 55 km |
| 2023–2026Station wagon: Small · Sport utility vehicle: Small | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 6-speed automated manual | 4.4–4.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 104–112 g/km | – |
| 2023–2025Station wagon: Small · Sport utility vehicle: Small | 1.6 L | – | Plug-in hybrid | 6-speed automated manual | 4.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 42 g/km | 55 km |
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