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    2022 Kia Niro

    The 2022 Kia Niro is a lower Medium. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $37,990 for the Light variant and topping out at $85,990 for the Premium variant.

    There are 10 variants of the Niro available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in mid-2022.

    The 2022 Niro was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    Engine options for the Kia Niro include electric motor (150kW/395Nm), electric motor (150kW/255Nm), 1.6L in-line 4-cylinder hybrid (104kW/265Nm), 1.6L in-line 4-cylinder hybrid (134kW/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
    $37,990 - $85,990
    Transmission
    6-speed Auto (DCT) or Single-Speed Auto
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded or Electric
    Body Types
    Hatchback
    Powertrain Type
    BEV, HEV, or Phev
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    Retail Price
    $37,990 - $85,990
    Transmission
    6-speed Auto (DCT) or Single-Speed Auto
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded or Electric
    Body Types
    Hatchback
    Powertrain Type
    BEV, HEV, or Phev

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    Power to Weight
    68.47 - 86.36 kW/t
    64.6 kW/t
    172.8 kW/t
    Boot Space
    324 - 475 litres
    264 litres
    530 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    0.8 - 4.4 L/100km
    0.8 L/100km
    9.6 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    455 - 4,625 km
    455 km
    4,625 km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 - 7 years
    3 years
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 - 150,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    3 - 4 years
    2 years
    2 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months
    24 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,930 - 2,230 kg
    1,740 kg
    2,470 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    300 - 1,300 kg
    300 kg
    2,100 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    150 - 160 mm
    143 mm
    215 mm

    Battery & Charging

    Max. battery kilowatt hour
    1.3 - 64.8 kWh
    0.2 kWh
    66.5 kWh
    AC Charging (max kW)
    3.3 - 11 kW
    3.3 kW
    11 kW
    DC Fast Charging (max kW)
    50 - 100 kW
    50 kW
    110 kW
    Vehicle Range (EV)
    55 - 460 km
    44 km
    480 km
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    2022 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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    2022 Kia Niro

    Dimensions

    4,385 mm
    1,805 mm
    1,630 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,385 mm
    Overall Width1,805 mm
    Overall Height1,630 mm
    Wheelbase2,700 mm
    Turning Circle10,860 mm

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

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    2022 Kia Niro

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Kia Niro is the Light variant that starts from $37,990.

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    The most expensive Kia Niro is the Premium variant that starts from $85,990.

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    The best towing capacity of a Kia Niro is 1300 kg offered by the following variants: Light, LX, LX+, Earth, Deluxe, Premium, Water and Gt-Line.

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    The largest Kia Niro is the Light variant which measures 1805mm wide, 4385mm in length and sits 1640mm tall.

    The most powerful variants with 150kW of power and 395nm of torque are the Light, Water, EX, SX and Premium variants.

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

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

    † 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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