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Car Specifications2026 Kia Niro
The new Kia Niro is a small SUV available in New Zealand from $45,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Light variant and topping out at $69,740 for the Gt-Line variant.
There are 5 variants of the Niro available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in mid-2022.
The new 2026 Niro is offered with a 7 year, 150,000 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 (134kW/265Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic dual clutch sequential trans (dct) transmission. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
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$45,990
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$48,990
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$50,490
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$56,490
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,420 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,825 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,545 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,600 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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2026 Kia Niro
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Kia Niro is the Light variant that starts from $45,990.
See all Kia Niro PricingThe most expensive Kia Niro is the Gt-Line variant that starts from $69,740.
See all Kia Niro PricingThe best towing capacity of a Kia Niro is 1300 kg shared by all variants.
See all Kia Niro towing capacityThe largest Kia Niro is the Light variant which measures 1825mm wide, 4420mm in length and sits 1545mm tall.
The most powerful variants with 134kW of power and 265nm of torque are the Light, Earth, Water and Gt-Line 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 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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