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Overview
The 2022 Kia Niro is the smallest SUV from Kia. It has the impressive fuel efficiency than the rivals such as Mazda CX-30 and Hyundai Kona. The standard powertrain has 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine assisted by an electric motor to makes out 139 HP and there is plug-in hybrid option is also available with which you can drive about 26 miles on electric only mode. Niro isn’t fun to drive SUV as the competition but it offers hybrid option where buyers unable to find it in rivals.
What’s new For 2022?
For 2022, Kia Niro remains unchanged expect it boasts a new Kia’s logo.
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Price & features
| KIA Niro 2022 Variant | Pricing |
| LX | $25,905 |
| LXS | $27,305 |
| LXS SE | $28,805 |
| LXS PHEV | $30,805 |
| Touring SE | $31,105 |
| EX Premium | $33,205 |
| SX | $34,605 |
| SX Premium | $37,705 |
It gets some desirable features such as 8.0 and optional 10.3-inch infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay integrity, SiriusXM satellite radio, navigation, remote start, leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob and automatic high beams.
Niro scored 4-star safety rating according to NHTSA. The safety features available are adaptive cruise control with stop and go technology, rera cross traffic alert with blind spot monitoring and forward collision warning with automated emergency braking.
Dimensions & Weight
- Length: 171.5-inch
- Width: 71.1-inch
- Height: 60.8-inch
- Wheelbase: 106.3-inch
- Curb weight: 3230lbs
Engine, Top Speed, 0-60 mph & Performance
The Kia Niro is powered by a 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine assisted by an electric motor to generate 139 HP and 195 pound-feet of peak torque which paired to 6-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT). It took 8.6 seconds to cover 0 to 60 MPH which is bit slower than the rivals and have a top speed of 118 mph. The plug-in hybrid version uses a larger battery pack and EPA claims that it will cover 26 miles on only electric mode. It has paddle shifters mounted on steering wheel to shift gears according to your convenience and its steering feedback is quite good as it perfectly weighted on corners on high speeds. Niro’s ride quality is firm and composed and it easily glides over potholes.
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Fuel efficiency
According to EPA, the 2022 Kia Niro with hybrid powertrain delivers 53 mpg in city and 48 mpg on the highway while plug-in hybrid version delivers 105 mpg combine and 26 miles on electric only mode.
Interior & Exterior
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