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2018 Kia Niro Hybrid Plug-In Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) is all-new for the 2018 model year. This model expands the Niro lineup, which launched last year with the Niro hybrid. The Niro PHEV combines the utility of a crossover with the fuel-efficiency of a plug-in hybrid.
The model offers three trim levels with power across the lineup provided by a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine paired to a 6-speed automatic transmission. It also has an 8.9 kWh lithium-polymer battery pack and 44.5 kW electric motor. Together, these offer a combined 139 system horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque. The Kia Niro PHEV comes with a choice of EV, hybrid, eco, or sport drive modes, which lets the driver tailor the transmission response to focus on conserving fuel and battery power or to deliver a more responsive ride.
The Niro PHEV has an all-electric range of up to 26 miles and achieves an EPA-estimated 105 MPGe combined. Total driving range with gas and electric combined is 560 miles. The battery in the Niro PHEV is tucked under the cargo floor and the rear seats to maintain the same cargo room found in the Niro hybrid, which offers 19.4 cubic feet for cargo with the rear seats upright or 54.5 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. The single charging port is located by the driver’s side front fender, and the vehicle can be fully charged in roughly 2.5 hours using a Level 2 240V charger or under 9 hours with a Level 1 120V charger.
In the development of the Niro PHEV, weight reduction took priority. The PHEV sits on the same platform as the Niro hybrid, which uses over 50 percent advanced high strength steel, but goes a step further by using the same steel in other parts of the car, including the seat frames. Weight was also reduced by using aluminum in the hood, tailgate, and select suspension components.
There are three different trim levels to choose from, starting with the LX priced at $27,900. The base model comes standard with 16-inch alloy wheels, bi-function projection headlights, auto light control headlights, LED positioning and turn signal lamps, front fog lights, and LED daytime running lights. Acoustic windshield glass with a shade band, solar control front windows, privacy glass, and heated back-lite glass also come standard. The LX also offers roof rails with optional crossbars, a matte black grille, Hybrid Blue bumper accents, and a 120V charging cable.
Inside, there’s a tilt and telescopic steering column, a 4.2-inch instrument cluster, a hidden storage tray in the cargo area, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, and cloth seating surfaces. The driver and front passenger seats are 6-way adjustable and the rear seats split-fold 60/40 for loading cargo. There’s dual-zone automatic climate control and a unique driver-only air conditioning function that directs air only to the driver to reduce air conditioning power consumption.
Infotainment includes a 7-inch color touchscreen with an integrated reversing camera that features dynamic guidelines. The UVO eco infotainment system features Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, AM/FM/MP3/SiriusXM, four speakers, and two tweeters. There are also two front fascia power outlets, auxiliary and USB audio input jacks, and a rear USB charger. Steering wheel-mounted audio controls, Bluetooth, and push-button start are also standard.
UVO eco provides additional connectivity that focuses on the needs of eco-minded drivers. It allows for remote monitoring and charge scheduling to take advantage of off-peak utility rates. UVO eco can also be used to adjust the vehicle’s preset cabin temperature, turn on window defrosters and the heated steering wheel, and lock and unlock doors all from a smartphone.
The mid-grade trim is the EX with pricing starting at $31,500. It adds power-folding heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals, a deluxe high-gloss door garnish, deluxe door armrest covering with stitching, satin chrome inside door handles, cloth and leather seating trims, heated front seats, and a 10-way power adjustable driver’s seat with 2-way power lumbar support.
The top trim is the EX Premium, which is priced from $34,500. This trim adds LED headlights with beam assist, a gloss black outside front grille, deluxe scuff plates, a larger 7-inch TFT LCD display with tachometer, and a 110V inverter. The interior features ventilated front seats with integrated memory for the driver’s seat and outside mirrors, a heated steering wheel, wireless charging, and an upgraded infotainment system, which has a larger 8-inch touchscreen with navigation and a premium Harman Kardon sound system with 8 speakers.
Every Niro PHEV includes autonomous emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane keep assist, driver attention assist, and smart cruise control. The EX trim adds lane change assist and rear cross-traffic alert, and the EX Premium adds a front and rear park assist system. The Kia Niro PHEV offers no optional packages, so there’s no way to get the additional safety features on lower trim levels. In general, upgrade options are limited and only include individual items like mud guards, wheel locks, and carpet floor mats.
User reviews for 2018 Kia Niro Hybrid Plug-In
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by Erin W
Nov 05, 2021
We are very happy with our 2018 EX Premium. It rides very smooth, handles great, and the premium features make it very luxurious and comfortable inside. It gets FANTASTIC mileage which makes it a real gas saver - perfect if you have a long commute or live in a bg city. Nov 05, 2021
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2018 Kia Niro Hybrid Plug-In Pricing
Original MSRP
$27,900 to $34,500Price range
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N/ATrims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Pandora internet radio · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.2 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ambient lighting: color · Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: sunglasses holder · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.23
Engine
EV battery capacity: 8.9 kWh · Electric Charge Cord: 120 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium polymer · Electric Motor HP: 60 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 45 · Electric Motor Torque: 125 · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time (120V): 8.75 hours · Electric motor charging time (240V): 2.25 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 26 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 104 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 5700 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 109 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 4000
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: black · Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: Apply CarPlay ready · Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in. · Warnings and reminders: low washer fluid
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: Halogen · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rails: silver
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: door unlock · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Steering
Steering ratio: 13.9 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.7
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app function: maintenance status
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer · Solar-tinted glass: front
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · Pandora internet radio · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.2 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ambient lighting: color · Assist handle: front · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: in-floor · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.23
Engine
EV battery capacity: 8.9 kWh · Electric Charge Cord: 120 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium polymer · Electric Motor HP: 60 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 45 · Electric Motor Torque: 125 · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time (120V): 8.75 hours · Electric motor charging time (240V): 2.25 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 26 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 104 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 5700 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 109 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 4000
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: black · Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome surround · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google search · Infotainment: UVO · Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in. · Warnings and reminders: low washer fluid
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rails: silver
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: door unlock · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth · Upholstery accents: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
Steering
Steering ratio: 13.9 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.7
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app function: vehicle location
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer · Solar-tinted glass: front
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Pandora internet radio · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 7.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 7
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.2 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Door sill trim: stainless steel · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ambient lighting: color · Assist handle: front · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: 2 driver · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 115V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: accessory hook · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.23
Engine
EV battery capacity: 8.9 kWh · Electric Charge Cord: 120 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium polymer · Electric Motor HP: 60 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 45 · Electric Motor Torque: 125 · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time (120V): 8.75 hours · Electric motor charging time (240V): 2.25 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 26 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 104 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 5700 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 109 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 4000
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: black · Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: Apply CarPlay ready · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 7 in. · Warnings and reminders: low washer fluid
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rails: silver
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: door unlock · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
Steering
Steering ratio: 13.9 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.7
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app function: maintenance status
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front