Kia’s first bid into the hybrid, plug-in hybrid and all-electric space was with the Niro small SUV.
Introduced in Australia in 2021, the first-generation Niro was quickly replaced with an updated model that also ditched the PHEV powertrain.
Positioned now as the entry to Kia’s expanding electric car portfolio, the Niro competes against hybrid rivals like the Nissan Qashqai and Toyota Corolla Cross, as well as all-electric offerings like the MG ZS EV and Mazda MX-30 EV.
The line-up currently starts at $44,930 for the Niro HEV S (hybrid) and ranges through to $72,360 for the range-topping Niro EV GT-Line Body C Pillar.