Kia Niro
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Build Dates
Jan 2018 - Dec 2022
On Sale Dates
Jan 2018 - Dec 2022
Applies To
1.6 litre hybrid & PHEV variants, including Niro Plus
Vehicle Type
Small SUV
Engine/Fuel Type
Hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles
Price Bracket
Various
Rating Year/Datestamp
2016
ANCAP Safety Rating
Rating Expires
Expired (Dec 2022)
The Kia Niro was introduced into New Zealand in January 2018 and Australia in May 2021. This ANCAP safety rating applies to Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid variants built from November 2017, including the Niro Plus. The EV variant is unrated.
Dual frontal, side chest, side head-protecting (curtain) airbags and a driver knee airbag are standard. Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) and lane support systems (LSS) are also standard.
A full list of safety features and technologies can be viewed within the Technical Report (see download link).
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