Kia America Announces 2022 Niro Hybrid

26.08.2021: The 2022 Niro Hybrid (HEV) arrives for the new model year wearing new Kia badging on the front grille, the tailgate, steering wheel hub and wheel center caps. Niro HEV continues to deliver an estimated 50 MPG, offers more than 63 cu.-ft. of cargo s

The 2022 Niro Hybrid (HEV) arrives for the new model year wearing new Kia badging on the front grille, the tailgate, steering wheel hub and wheel center caps.  

Niro HEV continues to deliver an estimated 50 MPG, offers more than 63 cu.-ft. of cargo space and a long list of standard Kia Drive Wise Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (LXS and above).

Trim Levels/Pricing[1] – MSRP (excludes $1,175 destination)

    LX:                      $24,690
    LXS:                    $26,090
    LXS SE:              $27,590
    Touring SE:         $29,890
    EX Premium:      $31,990

Powertrain:

    1.6L GDI engine with electric motor: 139 hp/195 lb.-ft. of torque (hybrid system performance combined)
    1.56 kWh lithium-ion polymer hybrid battery

Fuel Economy[2]: (city/highway/combined):

    LX                                                                     53/48/50
    LXS, LXS SE, EX Premium                              51/46/49
    Touring SE                                                        46/40/43

DriveWise Features[3]:

    Forward Collision-Avoidance – Car, Pedestrian (camera type)
        Std: LXS, LXS SE, Touring SE, EX Premium
    Forward Collision-Avoidance – Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist (camera and radar)
        Std: Touring SE, EX Premium
    Blindspot Collision Warning (BCW) with Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW)
        Std: LXS, LSX SE, Touring SE, EX Premium
    Lane Following Assist (LFA)
        Std: LXS, LSX ESE, Touring SE, EX Premium
    Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control – Curve with Stop and Go (NSCC-C)
        Std: Touring SE, EX Premium
    Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
        Std: Touring SE, EX Premium
    High Beam Assist (HBA)
        Std: LXS, LSX SE, Touring SE, EX Premium
    Driver Attention Warning (DAW) with Lead Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA)
        Std: LXS, LSX SE, Touring SE, EX Premium
    Parking Distance Warning – Reverse
        Std: EX Premium

Dimensions:

    Overall Length:171.5 in.

    Overall Width:71.1 in.

    Overall Height:60.8 in. (with standard roof rails)

    Wheelbase:106.3 in.

    Cargo Capacity:
    

19.4 cu.-ft. (rear seats upright, with luggage under tray); 22.4 cu-ft. without tray

54.5 cu.-ft. (rear seats folded, with luggage under tray); 63.2 cu.-ft. without tray

100.9 cu.-ft. (passenger volume)

    Curb Weight, min:  3,117 – 3,287 lbs.

[1] MSRP excludes destination and handling, taxes, title, license fees, options and retailer charges.  Actual prices set by retailer and may vary.

[2] Based on EPA estimates.  Actual mileage will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and your vehicle’s condition.

[3] No system, no matter how advanced, can compensate for all driver error and/or driving conditions. Always drive safely.

 

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