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About the Kia Niro
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2021 Kia Niro's used prices in Australia typically range from $34,600 for the Electric S variant and topping out at $55,300 for the Electric S.
There are 6 variants of the Niro available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2021.
Engine options include electric motor (150kW/0Nm) and 1.6L petrol hybrid (77kW/147Nm). Non-electric variants are available with 1 speed automatic or 6 speed auto dual clutch transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The 2021 Niro was offered with a 7 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
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2021 Kia Niro Price
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 6 sp automatic Unleaded FWD 5d Hatchback | $43,890 |
| 1.6L, 6 sp automatic Electric FWD 5d Hatchback | $50,490 |
| Automatic Electric FWD 5d Hatchback | $65,990 |
S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 6 sp automatic Unleaded FWD 5d Hatchback | $39,990 |
| 1.6L, 6 sp automatic Electric FWD 5d Hatchback | $46,590 |
| Automatic Electric FWD 5d Hatchback | $62,590 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Kia Niro Dimensions
1545mm
1805mm
4355mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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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 PHEV S (HYBRID) with a 6 SPEED AUTO DUAL CLUTCH which is powered by a 1.6L GASOLINE DIRECT INJ and uses 1.3L of Unleaded Petrol-Electric Hybrid per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Kia Niro that uses the most amount of fuel is the HEV SPORT (HYBRID) with a 6 SPEED AUTO DUAL CLUTCH which is powered by a 1.6L GASOLINE DIRECT INJ and uses 4.4L of Unleaded Petrol-Electric Hybrid per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| Kia Niro | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6L, 6 sp automatic Unleaded FWD 5d Hatchback | Unleaded | 4.4 L/100km |
| 1.6L, 6 sp automatic Electric FWD 5d Hatchback | Electric | 1.3 L/100km |
| Automatic Electric FWD 5d Hatchback | 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 10,000 km, whichever comes first.
2021 Kia Niro Warranty
What is the warranty on a Kia Niro?
The Kia Niro offers a 7 year unlimited kilometre 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.
Kia Niro FAQs
The cheapest Kia Niro is the ELECTRIC S that starts from $34,600.
The most expensive Kia Niro is the ELECTRIC S that starts from $55,300.
The best towing capacity of a Kia Niro is 1300 kg offered by the following variants: PHEV S (HYBRID), HEV S (HYBRID), PHEV SPORT (HYBRID) and HEV SPORT (HYBRID).
The largest Kia Niro is the ELECTRIC S which measures 1805mm wide, 4375mm in length and sits 1570mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Niro is the ELECTRIC S which has 150kW of power from its ELECTRIC engine.
The Kia Niro is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Niro is the ELECTRIC 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 Petrol-Electric Hybrid.