Kia Niro
| Kia Niro | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors |
| Production | 2016–present |
| Model years | 2017–present |
| Assembly | South Korea: Hwaseong, Gyeonggi (Hwaseong Plant) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Related | Hyundai Ioniq |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.6 L Kappa III I4 (103 hp) |
| Electric motor | Electric motor (43 hp) |
| Transmission | 6-speed dual-clutch |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in (2,700.0 mm) |
| Length | 171.5 in (4,356.1 mm) |
| Width | 70.9 in (1,800.9 mm) |
| Height | 60.4 in (1,534.2 mm) |
The Kia Niro is a hybrid subcompact crossover SUV manufactured by Kia Motors since 2016.
The Kia Niro concept debuted at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show. The car, designed almost entirely by Peter Schreyer at Kia's Frankfurt studio, is a sporty 3-door subcompact crossover with butterfly doors that open into the roof panel. The front wheels are powered by the 1.6-liter Gamma inline-4 producing 160 hp mated with a 7-speed rotary-shifteddual-clutch transmission, while a 45-hp electric hybrid system powers the rear wheels when driving in rougher road conditions.
The Kia KX-3 concept followed at the 2014 Guangzhou Auto Show. Inspired by the earlier Niro concept, it has grown larger in size into a compact SUV, measuring 167.71 inches (4,260 mm) long and 69.48 inches (1,765 mm) wide. A turbocharged 1.6-liter engine delivers power to all four wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
The 2017 Kia Niro was unveiled at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show. A subcompact "hybrid utility vehicle" positioned below the Kia Sportage, the Niro uses an all-new hybrid powertrain producing altogether 139 hp, and returns a fuel economy of 43 to 50 miles per US gallon (5.5 to 4.7 L/100 km) thanks to its usage of lightweight materials such as high-strength steel and aluminum. Its battery has a capacity of 1.56 kWh and a weight of 33 kg.
The exterior design, described as "un-hybrid" by Kia, is more conventional compared to those of other hybrid cars, due to Kia's belief that a hybrid vehicle does not have to sacrifice attractive design for fuel efficiency, according to Kia Motors America vice president Orth Hedrick. A plug-in version will be offered later on as well.
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