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2024 Kia Niro Review
Alexi Falson
2024-11-28
The Kia Niro is a compact SUV with efficiency and practicality at the forefront of its design.
Pros
- Spacious and practical interior layout with a large boot
- Smooth and well-mannered driving around town
- Attainable fuel economy figures in Niro HEV Hybrid
- Long warranty coverage, jam-packed safety equipment list
Cons
- Pricey battery-electric variant up against some fierce rivals
- DC charging speeds lag behind the competition
- No LED headlights in base form
- Underwhelming acceleration in hybrid
Offered as both a battery-electric and a more conventional petrol-electric hybrid, the Kia Niro is billed as a sleek little city car that sips fuel and electricity responsibly, helping to keep your running costs low.
It’s been a few years since the second-gen Kia Niro arrived on Australian shores, so let's take a look at how it stacks up against its rivals as an affordable, efficient and charming little compact SUV.