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2018 Kia Niro
$23,340 - $32,000Starting MSRP
Aurora Black Pearl
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
43 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
Body Type
SUV
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
At the heart of the Niro is a compact 1.6L 4-cylinder gasoline engine producing 104 horsepower. This engine alone would make the Niro a pretty poor performer, luckily there is an electric motor as well helping to motivate the vehicle. Combined...
What’s new in the 2018 model?
In 2018 the Kia Niro gets updates to its packages and in doing so, upgrades last year's lane departure warning to a full-fledged lane keep assist. ...
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Specs
EPA Classification: Small Station Wagons
Gross Traction Battery Capacity (kWh): 1.6
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Gas/Electric I-4
Displacement: 1.6 L/96
Fuel System: Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 139 @ 5700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 195 @ 2400
Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
Trans Type: 6
Trans Description Cont.: Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 3.87
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.22
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.37
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.93
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.96
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.77
Reverse Ratio (:1): 5.35
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 3.23
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 43
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 46
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 40
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3287
Suspension Type - Front: Strut
Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Multi-Link
Brake Type: 4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 10.3
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P225/45VR18
Rear Tire Size: P225/45VR18
Spare Tire Size:
Front Wheel Size (in): 18 X 7.5
Rear Wheel Size (in): 18 X 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in):
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material:
Steering Type: Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 35
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 11.9
Wheelbase (in): 106.3
Length, Overall (in): 171.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 71.1
Height, Overall (in): 60.4
Track Width, Front (in): 61.2
Track Width, Rear (in): 61.8
Min Ground Clearance (in): 6.3
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³): 54.5
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³): 19.4
Passenger Capacity: 5
Passenger Volume (ft³): 100.9
Front Head Room (in): 40.1
Front Leg Room (in): 41.7
Front Shoulder Room (in): 56
Front Hip Room (in): 53.7
Second Head Room (in): 39.1
Second Leg Room (in): 37.4
Second Shoulder Room (in): 55.2
Second Hip Room (in): 48.3
Vehicle Name: Kia Niro
Body Style: Sport Utility
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 4.1
Pricing
This model has 4 different trims.
MSRP
$32,000
Invoice
$30,370
Description
1.6 L/96, 139 @ 5700, Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
Fuel Economy
This model has 4 different trims.
City
46 MPG
Hwy
40 MPG
Combined
43 MPG
Description
1.6 L/96, 139 @ 5700, Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
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