2024 Kia Niro Hybrid Plug-In Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Kia has expanded the Niro lineup to include an electric vehicle EV and a plug-in hybrid (PHEV), but the overall formula remains the same: An affordable, utility-forward small crossover with attractive tech and styling.
What’s New for the 2024 Kia Niro Hybrid Plug-In
The Kia Niro enters 2024 with no major changes.
Design
Kia fully redesigned the Niro in 2023, giving it far more futuristic styling than in previous generations. It features unique LED daytime running lights and a funky “blade” styling element above the rear wheel arch. Kia’s new logo is featured prominently, though some have been confused about its appearance, believing that it says “KN” instead of the automaker’s name.
Powertrain
Kia offers one powertrain in the Niro PHEV for 2024. It’s a 1.6-liter gas engine paired with an electric motor that make a combined 180 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque. Front-wheel drive (FWD) is the only option. Those modest specs translate to a somewhat mundane driving experience, but fuel economy is the real draw here. The hybrid plug-in Niro delivers 33 miles of all-electric range and 108 MPGe (miles per gallon of gasoline equivalent) combined.
Interior
The Niro PHEV’s cabin is nice, but it's focused more on comfort and sustainability than luxury. The SUV seats five people on standard cloth and synthetic leather, and a power driver’s seat is standard. Higher trims add perforated vegan leather, memory seating, a heated steering wheel, and ventilated front seats. Cargo space measures 19.4 cubic feet behind the second-row seats and 54.6 cubic feet with the seats upright, which are subpar numbers for its segment.
Technology
Kia equips a 10.25-inch touchscreen and a 4.3-inch display in the gauge cluster of the 2024 Niro PHEV. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard, along with wireless charging, navigation, multiple USB inputs, and more. Kia’s infotainment system is one of the easier-to-use interfaces on the market, offering responsive menus and quick navigation. While it’s less colorful and not as fancy as others, such as Ford’s Sync and Stellantis’s Uconnect, that simplicity translates to a less distracting experience while driving.
Safety
The 2024 Niro hybrid plug-in gets a load of standard safety equipment that other automakers charge extra for. It brings blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, lane-tracing assist, pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, rear parking sensors, forward collision warnings, adaptive cruise control, intersection assist, automatic high beams, and more. The last Niro PHEV to receive full Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash testing was the previous-generation 2022 model.
Pricing
As of this writing, there are two available configurations of the 2024 Kia Niro PHEV. The base EX trim starts at $34,290, and the range-topping SX Touring at $40,040. Kia doesn’t have many added-cost options, and both trims are well-equipped, making the Niro PHEV an excellent value and an easy shopping experience.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Air filtration: ionizing · 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: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Pandora internet radio · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · 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
Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: passenger side · Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: voice recognition controls · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.44
Engine
EV battery capacity: 11.1 kWh · Electric Charge Cord: 120 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium polymer · Electric Motor HP: 83 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 62 · Electric Motor Torque: 150 · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor miles per charge: 33 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 104 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 5700 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 106 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 4000
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: black · Door handle color: body-color · Fender lip moldings: black · 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 · Skid plate(s): front · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Hybrid
Starter Type: motor/generator
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: Apply CarPlay ready · Infotainment screen size: 10.25 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: low oil level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: automatic high beam dimmer · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rails: black
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: audible warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · 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: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth · Upholstery accents: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
Steering
Steering ratio: 13.3 · 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): front
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Kia Access · Smart device app function: horn/light operation
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front
Air Conditioning
Air filtration: ionizing · 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 · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · 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 · Foot pedal trim: alloy · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: rear · Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): USB rear · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: dual level cargo area · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.44
Engine
EV battery capacity: 11.1 kWh · Electric Charge Cord: 120 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium polymer · Electric Motor HP: 83 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 62 · Electric Motor Torque: 150 · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor miles per charge: 33 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 104 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 5700 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 106 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 4000
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: black · Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: accent surround · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Rocker panel color: black · Skid plate(s): front · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Hybrid
Starter Type: motor/generator
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: Kia Connect · Infotainment screen size: 10.25 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: low oil level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass · Roof rails: black
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: door unlock · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · 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: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Steering
Steering ratio: 13.3 · 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: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Kia Access · Smart device app function: EV battery charging control
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer · Solar-tinted glass: front