Review and specifications
2026 Kia Niro
The redesigned 2023 Niro is very sensible and economical. Even though it is only a front-wheel-drive model, its overall functionality rivals that of most small SUVs. Handling and braking have been improved, and the ride is mostly comfortable, but the cabin is loud. The hybrid achieved an excellent 45 mpg overall. Unfortunately, the controls are now less friendly than before, and outward visibility is hurt by the elimination of the third side window. The Niro is also offered as a plug-in hybrid with an estimated electric range of 33 miles before transitioning to regular hybrid operation. The pure EV version has an EPA range of 253 miles. AEB with pedestrian detection, AEB highway, BSW, and RCTW are standard.
- Market value
- $29,175
- Fuel
- Hybrid
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 5
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Body style
- wagon
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Sequential, 6-speed
- Category
- Small sedans/hatchbacks
- Generation began
- 2023
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $29,175
- Retail value range
- $25,800 - $31,800
- Original MSRP range
- $27,090 - $35,490
- Trade-in range
- $24,120 - $30,355
Ratings
- Road test score
- 79/100
- Reliability
- 3/5
- Expert recommendation
- Recommended
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 53 MPG
- EPA highway
- 45 MPG
- EPA combined
- 49 MPG
- Tested city
- 41 MPG
- Tested highway
- 48 MPG
- Tested overall
- 45 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $860
- Cruising range
- 500 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.3 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8.9 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 133 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 55 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 174 in
- Width
- 72 in
- Height
- 61 in
- Wheelbase
- 107 in
- Weight
- 3,100 lb
- Maximum load
- 860 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 6 in
- Front leg room
- 44 in
- Rear head room
- 4.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 31 in
- Luggage
- 4+0+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 8/10
- SmartWay
- Yes
Brand context
About Kia
For almost any modern vehicle category, there’s a Kia that’s worth considering buying. Among small and midsized SUVs, models like the Sportage and Sorento rank near the top in their respective classes for their nice interiors, ride comfort, and appropriately powerful engines. SUVs like the Telluride have ride comfort, interior space, and overall value that earn it regular placement near the top of Consumer Reports’ ratings. Fuel economy across the brand is generally good, but hybrid and plug-in hybrid options are available for even more miles per gallon. Plug-in hybrid options have useful all-electric driving range. Kia EVs are generally competent, ranging from compact sedans up to a three-row SUV. Kia’s reliability scores have been improving, but other brands score higher in our rankings. Specific Kia models have earned our recommendation among used cars.
Vehicle ID: 38951 Updated: December 4, 2025
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