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About the Kia Niro
Last updated Jul 01, 2025The 2021 Kia Niro is a small SUV offered in a 5D hatchback body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $39,990 for the S variant and topping out at $65,990 for the Sport.
There are 2 variants of the Niro available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2021.
Engine options include 1.6L petrol direct injection (104kW/265Nm), electric motor (104kW/265Nm) and null (150kW/395Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The 2021 Niro was offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
67.23 - 84.95 kW/t
58.18 kW/t
137.83 kW/t
Boot Space
324 - 451 litres
85 litres
591 litres
Fuel Efficiency
1.3 - 4.41 L/100km
1.3 L/100km
9.71 L/100km
Vehicle Range
1,023 - 1,184 km
556 km
1,184 km
Price
$39,990 - $65,990
$17,990
$66,000
Warranty (Years)
7 years
3 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
999,999 km
96,560 km
999,999 km
Years on Sale
3 years
New this year
10 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
64 kWh
0.8 kWh
64 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
7.2 kW
7.2 kW
DC Fast Charging (max kW)
100 kW
100 kW
Vehicle Range (EV)
455 km
1 km
557 km
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2021 Kia Niro Price
S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $39,990 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD | $46,590 |
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD | $62,590 |
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $43,890 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD | $50,490 |
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD | $65,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Kia Niro Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Niro
The most fuel efficient Kia Niro is the S with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.6L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 1.3L of electric per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Kia Niro that uses the most amount of fuel is the Sport with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.6L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 4.4L of unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| Kia Niro | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 3.8 L/100km |
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD | Electric | 1.3 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.
2021 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 $39,990.
The most expensive Kia Niro is the Sport that starts from $65,990.
The best towing capacity of a Kia Niro is 1300 kg offered by the following variants: S and Sport.
The largest Kia Niro is the S which measures 1805mm wide, 4375mm 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 2230 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Niro may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes electric or unleaded.