IRVINE, Calif., March 3, 2021 – Kia’s award-winning Niro Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid crossovers enter the 2021 model year with improvements in technology and enhanced customer convenience.
The Niro Hybrid LX continues into the new model year with its 50-MPG1 combined EPA fuel economy rating, delivering $3,250 in fuel costs savings over five years compared to the average new vehicle. Meanwhile, the 2021 Niro PHEV offers even more fuel cost savings than the HEV and continues to be eligible for a $4,543 federal tax credit, lowering the PHEV net starting price to $25,0472.
- Standard Rear Occupant Alert (door logic based) is newly added.
- For added convenience, 8-inch display equipped vehicles now come with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard (previously wired only).
- Smart Key equipped vehicles now feature the new Remote Engine Start.
- Navigation equipped vehicles receive MapCare program with 10 years of complimentary map updates.
- Niro also expands its DriveWise Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS)3 to feature Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control and Curve (NSCC-C) on vehicles with Navigation and Smart Cruise Control.
2021 Niro EV details will be released later this year.
Niro Hybrid Overview Summary
| Trim Levels/Pricing4 – MSRP (excludes $1,175 destination) | |
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$24,690 |
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$26,090 |
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$28,390 |
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$30,950 |
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$32,950 |
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| Fuel Economy1 – EPA-est. MPG: (city/highway/combined): | |
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53/48/50 |
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51/46/49 |
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46/40/43 |
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46/40/43 |
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51/46/49 |
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| Dimensions: | |
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171.5 in. |
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71.1 in. |
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60.8 in. (with standard roof rails) |
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106.3 in. |
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19.4 cu.ft. (behind second row without luggage under cargo tray) |
| 22.4 (behind second row with luggage under cargo tray) | |
| 54.5 cu.ft. (behind first row without luggage under cargo tray) | |
| 63.2 cu.ft. (behind first row with luggage under cargo tray) | |
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LX: 3,100 lbs. |
| LXS: 3,192 lbs. | |
| Touring: 3,280 lbs. | |
| Touring Special Edition: 3,280 lbs. | |
| EX Premium: 3,192 lbs. | |
Niro PHEV Overview Summary
| Pricing4 – MSRP (excludes $1,175 destination): | |
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$29,590 |
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$33,390 |
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$36,550 |
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| Fuel Economy1 – EPA-est. MPG: (city/highway/combined): | |
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48/44/46 |
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48/44/46 |
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48/44/46 |
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| Dimensions: | |
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171.5 in. |
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71.1 in. |
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60.8 in. (with standard roof rails) |
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106.3 in. |
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19.4 cu.ft. (behind second row without luggage under cargo tray) |
| 22.4 (behind second row with luggage under cargo tray) | |
| 54.5 cu.ft. (behind first row without luggage under cargo tray) | |
| 63.2 cu.ft. (behind first row with luggage under cargo tray) | |
Kia Motors America – about us
Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America continues to top quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kia serves as the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of more than 750 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.*
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*The Telluride, Sorento and K5 are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.
Rod is a blogger, writer, filmmaker, photographer, daydreamer who likes to cook. Rod produces and directs the web series, CUPIC: Diary of an Investigator. He is also the editor, producer and administrator of STM Daily News, a part of the TNC Network.
