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About the Kia Niro
Last updated Jul 01, 2025The new Kia Niro is a small SUV offered in a 5D hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $45,000 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the S variant and topping out at $72,360 for the Gt-line.
There are 2 variants of the Niro available in Australia and this generation went on sale in June of 2024.
Engine options include 1.6L petrol direct injection (104kW/265Nm), 1.6L null (104kW/265Nm) and null (150kW/255Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2025 Niro is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
71.15 - 88.09 kW/t
59.22 kW/t
167.97 kW/t
Boot Space
425 - 475 litres
85 litres
626 litres
Fuel Efficiency
4 L/100km
1.6 L/100km
9.71 L/100km
Vehicle Range
460 - 1,050 km
193 km
1,146 km
Price
$45,000 - $72,360
$21,490
$86,800
Warranty (Years)
7 years
2 years
15 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
3 years
New this year
10 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
24 months
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
64.8 kWh
0.8 kWh
81.4 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
11 kW
3.6 kW
22 kW
DC Fast Charging (max kW)
83.8 kW
18 kW
350 kW
Vehicle Range (EV)
460 km
1 km
604 km
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2025 Kia Niro Price
S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $45,000 |
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD | $66,590 |
GT-Line
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $50,650 |
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD | $72,360 |
*excl. on-roads
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2025 Kia Niro Fuel Economy
There are 1 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Niro
The most fuel efficient Kia Niro is the GT-Line with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.6L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 4L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Kia Niro | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 4.0 L/100km |
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD | Electric | - |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Kia Niro?
The Kia Niro has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2025 Kia Niro Warranty
What is the warranty on a Kia Niro?
The Kia Niro offers a 7 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Kia Niro FAQs
The cheapest Kia Niro is the S that starts from $45,000.
The most expensive Kia Niro is the GT-Line that starts from $72,360.
The best towing capacity of a Kia Niro is 1300 kg offered by the following variants: S and GT-Line.
The largest Kia Niro is the S which measures 1825mm wide, 4420mm in length and sits 1570mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Niro is the S which has 150kW of power from its null engine.
The Kia Niro is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Niro is the S which weighs 2200 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Niro may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes electric or unleaded.