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Kia Niro

Years2016–present
Generations6
Total variants78
Body stylesSUV
PlatformEco-Car platform · Hyundai-Kia K3
DesignerSang-Hun Ahn · Jae-Hyeok Ho · Hyun-Kyung Song
AssemblySouth Korea: Hwaseong, Gyeonggi · Seosan · South Korea: Hwaseong

The Kia Niro is a SUV model, produced 2016–present, spanning 6 generations with 78 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Niro Facelift 2026 (2026-), Niro EV (2022-), Niro (2022-) and e-Niro Facelift 2019 (2019-2022). The Niro (2022-) generation is the most extensively documented, with 23 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 6

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Kia Niro have?

The Kia Niro has 6 generations with 78 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Kia Niro produced?

The Kia Niro has been produced 2016–present. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Kia Niro?

The Kia Niro is available as SUV. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

Kia Niro 2026 suv front view
GenerationSUV

Niro Facelift 2026 (2026-)

2026–present·SUV
3 variants
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Kia Niro 2022 suv front view
GenerationSUV

Niro EV (2022-)

2022–2026·SUV
14 variants
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Kia Niro 2022 suv front view
GenerationSUV

Niro (2022-)

2022–present·SUV
23 variants
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Kia Niro 2019 suv front view
GenerationSUV

e-Niro Facelift 2019 (2019-2022)

2019–2022·SUV
11 variants
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Kia Niro 2019 suv front view
GenerationSUV

Niro Facelift 2019 (2019-2022)

2019–2022·SUV
11 variants
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Kia Niro 2016 suv front view
DESUV

Niro DE (2016-2019)

2016–2019·SUV
16 variants
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Cost calculator

What would this actually cost you?

€36,051Estimated total · €7,210 per year
  • Depreciation€17,201
  • Fuel / energy€10,500
  • Insurance€3,750
  • Maintenance€3,000
  • Road tax€1,600

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

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How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
Niro DE (2016-2019)2016–2019105 hp11.4 s16€26k–€36k★ 3.1
e-Niro Facelift 2019 (2019-2022)2019–2022179 hp8.5 s11€35k–€47k★ 2.7
Niro Facelift 2019 (2019-2022)2019–2022105 hp11.3 s11€29k–€40k★ 3.1
Niro EV (2022-)2022–2026218 hp7.8 s14€33k–€49k★ 2.9
Niro (2022-)2022–present100 hp10.2 s23€32k–€46k★ 2.7
Niro Facelift 2026 (2026-)2026–present102 hp11.3 s3€38k–€46k★ 2.2

Equipment

Niro Facelift 2026 (2026-)

Does the Kia Niro have Apple CarPlay?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Kia Niro have Android Auto?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Kia Niro have parking sensors?
Standard (front & rear) — on all versions
Does the Kia Niro have a reversing camera?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Kia Niro have cruise control?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Kia Niro have built-in navigation?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Kia Niro have ISOFIX?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Kia Niro have lane keeping assist?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Kia Niro have Bluetooth?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Kia Niro have a driver airbag?
Standard — on all versions