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    2021 Kia Niro

    The 2021 Kia Niro is a small SUV. When it was new, prices in New Zealand started around $39,990.

    There are 3 variants of the Niro available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in late-2019.

    The 2021 Niro was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    Engine options for the Kia Niro include 1.6L in-line 4-cylinder hybrid (104kW/265Nm) and 1.6L in-line 4-cylinder hybrid (104kW/265Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic dual clutch sequential trans (dct) transmission. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    Retail Price
    $39,990 - $55,990
    Transmission
    6-speed Auto (DCT)
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded or Electric
    Body Types
    Hatchback
    Powertrain Type
    HEV or Phev
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    Retail Price
    $39,990 - $55,990
    Transmission
    6-speed Auto (DCT)
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded or Electric
    Body Types
    Hatchback
    Powertrain Type
    HEV or Phev

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    2021 Kia Niro

    Available Variants

    The Kia Niro comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being EX and the most expensive being Premium.

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    Power to Weight
    68.47 - 72.98 kW/t
    64.6 kW/t
    172.8 kW/t
    Boot Space
    324 - 401 litres
    264 litres
    530 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    1.3 - 4.4 L/100km
    1.3 L/100km
    9.6 L/100km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    3 - 4 years
    2 years
    2 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,930 - 2,000 kg
    1,860 kg
    2,290 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,300 kg
    750 kg
    2,100 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    160 mm
    143 mm
    211 mm

    Battery & Charging

    Max. battery kilowatt hour
    1.6 - 8.9 kWh
    1.4 kWh
    50 kWh
    AC Charging (max kW)
    3.3 kW
    3.3 kW
    7.4 kW
    Vehicle Range (EV)
    55 km
    44 km
    332 km
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    2021 Kia Niro

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    Light

    2025

    $45,990

    Earth

    2025

    $48,990

    Earth+

    2025

    $50,490

    Water

    2025

    $56,490

    Gt-Line

    2025

    $60,490

    Year
    2025
    Engine Type
    1.6L HEV
    Fuel
    Unleaded
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Body Type
    Hatchback
    Number of Doors
    5 Doors
    Drivetrain
    Front
    Maximum Power
    104 kW

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    2021 Kia Niro

    Dimensions

    4,355 mm
    1,805 mm
    1,545 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,355 mm
    Overall Width1,805 mm
    Overall Height1,545 mm
    Wheelbase2,700 mm
    Turning Circle10,600 mm
    Load Capacity505 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    2021 Kia Niro

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Kia Niro is the EX variant that starts from $39,990.

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    The most expensive Kia Niro is the EX variant that starts from $55,990.

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    The best towing capacity of a Kia Niro is 1300 kg shared by all variants.

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    The largest Kia Niro is the EX variant which measures 1805mm wide, 4355mm in length and sits 1545mm tall.

    All variants of the Kia Niro have a maximum power of 104kW and 265nm of torque.

    The Kia Niro is built in Korea and shipped to New Zealand.

    The heaviest Kia Niro is the EX variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2000 kg.

    The Kia Niro may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Electric.

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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