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VEHICLE GUIDE
2022 Kia Niro
A 5-seat WAGON with hybrid and plug-in hybrid choices and FWD availability.
2022 Kia Niro is a 5-seat WAGON with hybrid and plug-in hybrid choices. 2022 Kia Niro offers FWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
6KNOWN TRIMS
Hybrid + Plug-in hybridPOWERTRAINS
5SEATS
54.5 cu ftMAX CARGO
2022 model-year guide6KNOWN TRIMS
Hybrid + Plug-in hybridPOWERTRAINS
5SEATS
54.5 cu ftMAX CARGO
THE 10-MINUTE GUIDE
Understand the 2022 Kia Niro before you start shopping.
2022 Kia Niro is a 5-seat WAGON with hybrid and plug-in hybrid choices.
2022 Kia Niro offers FWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
6Known trims
Hybrid + Plug-in hybridPowertrains
5Seats
54.5 cu ftMax cargo
Start with what matters
2022 Kia Niro is a 5-seat WAGON with hybrid and plug-in hybrid choices.
2022 Kia Niro offers FWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
How the lineup breaks down
2022 Kia Niro has 6 named trims in the lineup shown here: LX, LXS, EX Premium, EX, Base, and Touring Special Edition.
The trim name matters because equipment, powertrain choices, capability and pricing can change as you move through the range.
LXS
Hybrid · eng_unknown|fp_8068e03f8238b215 · FWD / Plug-in hybrid · eng_unknown|fp_c6c52989d3aee181 · FWD
EX Premium
Hybrid · eng_unknown|fp_8068e03f8238b215 · FWD
EX
Hybrid · eng_unknown|fp_11b9c28d45d17480 · FWD / Plug-in hybrid · eng_unknown|fp_c6c52989d3aee181 · FWD
Base
Hybrid · eng_unknown|fp_11b9c28d45d17480 · FWD
Touring Special Edition
Hybrid · eng_unknown|fp_8068e03f8238b215 · FWD
Powertrains, efficiency and capability
Powertrain choices shown for 2022 Kia Niro include Hybrid and Plug-in hybrid.
Depending on the version, drivetrain choices shown include FWD.
up to 990 lb of payload in the highest documented version. Those are ceiling figures for the versions that carry the data, not promises for every trim.
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- Drive
- FWD
- Power
- Up to 139 hp
- Efficiency
- Up to 49 combined mpg
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- Drive
- FWD
- Efficiency
- Up to 46 combined mpg
Interior, technology and everyday use
The feature census is not deep enough yet for a useful equipment summary. Missing equipment data is not treated as proof that the vehicle does or does not have a feature.
Safety evidence in context
This Guide includes 1 recalls, 31 complaints, and 38 manufacturer communications. These are different kinds of records, not a reliability score or failure rate, and applicability can vary by version or powertrain.
Ask AutoUnite which safety facts apply to the version you're considering.
What ownership looks like
Original manufacturer coverage shown here includes Basic: 5 years / 60,000 miles, Powertrain: 10 years / 100,000 miles, Corrosion perforation: 5 years / 100,000 miles, and Roadside assistance: 5 years / 60,000 miles. On a used or nearly new vehicle, remaining coverage depends on in-service date, mileage and eligibility.
What changed for this model year
The year-over-year record is not complete enough to say exactly what changed. A missing change record is not treated as proof that the vehicle carried over unchanged.
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