2024 Kia Niro

Price Range: $26,940 - $35,340

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The 2024 Kia Niro is a great all-around option for anyone wanting an efficient, compact crossover. Acceleration is lackluster, but the Niro gains back points with its helpful driving aids, smooth ride quality and value for the money.Read full review

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2024 Kia Niro Review

Pros

Smooth and quiet ride quality
Impressive fuel economy
Spacious seating and cargo area

Cons

Slow acceleration
No option for all-wheel drive
Can get unsettled when driving over bumps or around turns

What's new

Dual-level cargo floor added to most trims
Part of the second Niro generation for 2023

Overview

Written by automotive expert Dan Frio

10/10/2023

Kia's stylish hybrid crossover-hatchback mashup, the 2024 Kia Niro, occupies a unique niche. It's tidy in length — a bit shorter than the average canoe — but versatile, with ample cargo space and about the same rear seat legroom as the larger Honda CR-V. It's also wildly fuel-efficient, delivering up to 53 mpg combined. That's just a few mpg shy of the Toyota Prius, a longer (but smaller inside) liftback design. The Niro's impressive efficiency comes at the expense of power, though. The Niro's wheezy four-cylinder makes just 139 horsepower. Still, utility and efficiency give the Niro a unique edge among small crossovers.

Cost to Drive

Monthly estimates based on costs in Iowa

$66/mo

$153/mo

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Now in its second year of its second generation, the Niro has shaken off its former cuteness and Kia's insistence that it wasn't a hatchback but really an SUV (despite no all-wheel drive, or elevated ride, or significant cargo advantages). "Crossover" is a more apt description. The Niro crosses stylish hatch design with SUV cabin height. Despite smaller proportions, the Niro offers more headroom than the larger Honda CR-V or even its Kia Sportage family relation. For cargo space, the Niro splits the difference between two Toyotas: smaller than the Prius by 1 cubic foot, but just more than 1 cubic foot larger than the Corolla Cross Hybrid. But it's the Niro's efficiency that truly impresses: between 49 and 53 mpg combined, depending on trim.

Competitors to consider

Its unique design and fuel-thrifty ways really make the Niro a class of one. Well, two now that the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid is here. This crossover version of the Corolla gets up to 42 mpg but adds all-wheel drive. Another Toyota, the Prius, still reigns supreme with a max 57 mpg. Its liftback/trunk design isn't quite as versatile as the Niro's traditional hatch body style, but it offers slightly more cargo space. The Honda CR-V hybrid delivers 40 mpg combined and nearly twice the cargo space, but it's also nearly a foot longer than the Niro and costs several thousand dollars more.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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Good

8.0

out of 10

We drove the 2024 Kia Niro on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Performance

7.5/10

How does the Niro drive? The Niro is poised and easygoing at low speeds. But it's less endearing when you need a burst of speed. Considering the Toyota Prius' newly improved performance credentials, the Niro's athleticism is now subpar. At our test track, the Niro accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 9.7 seconds. That's slow for a modern hybrid, and it feels that way on the road too.

Beyond the lackluster acceleration, the Niro also comes up short in athleticism. Make some quick direction changes and the Niro's chassis gets very unsettled — it feels flexible and unsturdy. There's minimal feedback coming through the steering wheel, though the light weighting feels appropriate for this type of vehicle. The Niro is clearly much more at home in an urban environment.

Comfort

8/10

How comfortable is the Niro? The Niro has impressive road manners, with a quiet cabin that only gets noisy under hard acceleration. At city speeds, it's extremely pleasant. Similarly, the suspension is tuned to keep things cushy over bumps in the road. The Niro is nice and relaxing for a commute home. The seats are supportive and easy to adjust, but they feel slightly too firm. A bit more padding would go a long way to make long-distance driving more comfortable.

Standard dual-zone climate control is a great feature to have, and the system worked effectively in our testing. The optional ventilation for the front seats is a nice add-on.

Interior

8/10

How’s the interior? Kia put in the effort to make the Niro feel fresh and fun even at its affordable price point. The latest generation has much more personality than its predecessor, with a lively design full of angles and patterns. Every control is right in front of the driver and easy to access with a quick input. The switchable touch bar that controls both the audio and climate settings can be finicky to adjust and forces the driver to look away from the road when doing so. The center touchscreen, on the other hand, is higher on the dash and pretty easy to reach.

Considering the Niro's small overall size, the interior is generously roomy. The driving position is upright and the view is great out of the front. The rear roof pillar can create a blind spot but it's not too bad. Passenger space is better in the Niro than in the Prius, and the non-tapering roofline means that headroom doesn't suffer.

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Technology

8.5/10

How’s the tech? Kia's tech is clean-looking and easy to use, but it suffers from a few things that age it. Smartphone integration is not wireless if you get the bigger touchscreen, and the data port is the older USB-A type instead of the newer USB-C. This means that a new iPhone's cord, for example, won't work out of the box. On the upside, the available Harman Kardon audio system sounds pretty solid considering the car's price.

The twin-screen housing for the digital instrument panel and 10.25-inch center touchscreen looks slick and premium. The infotainment system is generally easy to use, but the onboard navigation system is plagued by too many menus just to input a destination. Using Google Maps in Apple CarPlay is still the preferred way to get to a destination. The Niro's onboard voice controls don't do enough to add to the experience in any meaningful way.

Kia's Highway Driving Assist is one of the best in the game. It's active but never intrusive with daily driving. The stop-and-go cruise control feature is well calibrated, with the car hitting the brakes with plenty of time. It's also easy to activate.

Storage

8/10

How’s the storage? This little hatchback can hold a surprising amount of your stuff. The 22.8 cubic foot cargo area is wide and easy to access, and the multi-level loading floor is extra convenient for adding items. The rear seats split in a 60/40 configuration and fold down almost completely flat, so you can fit long objects as well. The Niro's door pockets are a bit too small, but the center console is big enough to handle most of your everyday things.

Got small children? Accessing the anchor points for car seats in the rear is easy. However, the Niro's smallish door openings and low height might be a challenge when loading little ones into the car.

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Fuel Economy

8/10

How’s the fuel economy? On our real-world test route, the Kia Niro achieved 47.7 miles per gallon. We expected a little more considering the Niro's EPA estimate of 49 mpg in combined driving. On the same route, the Toyota Prius got 50 mpg. The Niro is still a very fuel-efficient crossover, just less so than its main competitor.

Value

8/10

Is the Niro a good value? For the money, the Niro offers great efficiency and a solid list of features. We'd prefer less plastic in the interior and increase the use of premium materials, but our test car's build quality felt solid. A comparably equipped Toyota Prius costs the same money, making neither car a slam-dunk value over the other.

Kia's 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty remains one of the best in the industry. That makes the Niro a more compelling sell, along with its five-year/60,000-mile basic warranty.

Wildcard

8/10

The Niro's biggest wildcard is that it truly does stand out from the crowd. The design is fun and forward-thinking, which are two qualities that some hybrids just don't have. This Kia won't dazzle you on a canyon road, but it's a total charmer in the city — and that's where it counts the most.

2024 Kia Niro trim level differences

The 2024 Kia Niro hybrid is a small SUV available in five trim levels: LX, EX, EX Touring, SX and SX Touring. Every Niro comes with a four-cylinder hybrid electric powertrain good for 139 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. That power is sent to the front wheels through a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Feature highlights for the Niro include:

Which Niro trim does Edmunds recommend?

The base LX is a fine choice if your priority is the most for the least. It's packed with great features and goes beyond basic transportation. But if you can stretch, we recommend the EX. For a few thousand more, you get the larger 10.25-inch central touchscreen, navigation, synthetic leather upholstery and adaptive cruise control. A wireless phone charger also comes standard, although Apple CarPlay and Android Auto revert back to a wired connection. It's an annoying concession that Kia should've figured out sooner, but we wouldn't let it break the deal.

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Reliability

The 2024 Kia Niro has a 5 years / 60,000 miles basic warranty and 1 recall. RepairPal gives it a reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5, ranks it #3 out of 6 among Alternative Fuel Vehicles. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.

Reliability Rating by RepairPal

4.5 out of 5 stars4.5/5Excellent

#3 out of 6 among Alternative Fuel Vehicles

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

$377/yr

vs. $377/yr
for Average Alternative Fuel Vehicle

Frequency

0.38x/yr

vs. 0.52x/yr
for Average Alternative Fuel Vehicle

Severity

8.3%

vs. 8.3%
for Average Alternative Fuel Vehicle

Recalls

1 recall found

Checking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.

If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Recall Number:: 25V024000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: SC332
Number of vehicles affected:: 80255
Defect Description:: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Niro EV, Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and Hybrid vehicles. The floor wiring assembly beneath the front passenger seat may become damaged, which can prevent the front air bags and seat belts from deploying properly or cause an unintended side curtain air bag deployment.
Defect Consequence:: Air bags and seat belts that deploy improperly or an air bag deploying unintentionally can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will inspect, replace and reroute the floor wiring assembly, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, dealers will install wiring covers. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC332.

Warranty

5 years / 60,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 10 years / 100,000 miles
EV battery Warranty: 10 years / 100,000 miles
Hybrid component Warranty: 10 years / 100,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 5 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles

Kia Niro Owner Reviews

4.3

30 reviews

5(73%)

4(10%)

3(3%)

2(0%)

1(14%)

Owner Reviews Summary

The 2024 Kia Niro has received mainly positive feedback from owners. They love its great gas mileage, spacious interior, and advanced tech features like blind spot detection and easy-to-use touchscreen. Owners did mention some downsides, such as slow acceleration, loud engine noise on hills, and occasional problems with braking and the control panel. Overall, if you want a car that's good on gas and full of neat features, the Kia Niro is a solid choice, although a few have had issues with reliability.

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2023 Niro EX is very practical, but it's not SUV

MM11, 12/26/2022

2023 Kia Niro EX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)

I've had my EX for 2 months now. I'm really liking it. It gets super gas mileage in ECO mode which I use almost all the time. I've been getting about 53 mpg (using a lot of regen braking). The ride quality is pretty good considering the wheel/tire size. It could be improved if the wheel/tire size is increased but then you wouldn't have the super mileage it gets. By comparison I …

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2024 Kia Niro Features & Specs

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$26,940
Engine Type	Hybrid
Combined MPG	53 MPG
Cost to Drive	$66/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	22.8 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	5 years / 60,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts’ favorite Niro safety features:

Smart Cruise Control: Maintains a set speed and interval behind the car ahead and will bring the car to a stop briefly before relinquishing control.
Lane Following Assist: References visible lane markers to help keep the vehicle centered within its lane when adaptive cruise control is engaged.
Blind-Spot Collision Warning: Alerts you with visual and audio warnings when a vehicle in the adjacent lane is in your blind spot.

NHTSA Overall Rating 5 out of 5 stars

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating	Rating
Overall	4 / 5
Driver	4 / 5
Passenger	4 / 5
Side Crash Rating	Rating
Overall	5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating	Rating
Overall	5 / 5
Driver	5 / 5
Passenger	5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings	Rating
Front Seat	5 / 5
Back Seat	5 / 5
Rollover	Rating
Rollover	4 / 5
Dynamic Test Result	No Tip
Risk Of Rollover	11.8%

FAQ

Is the Kia Niro a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2024 Niro both on the road and at the track, giving it a 8.0 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2024 Niro gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 30 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the Niro has 22.8 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Kia Niro. Learn more

What's new in the 2024 Kia Niro?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2024 Kia Niro:

Dual-level cargo floor added to most trims
Part of the second Niro generation for 2023

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Is the Kia Niro reliable?

To determine whether the Kia Niro is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Niro. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Niro's 4-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2024 Kia Niro a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2024 Kia Niro is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2024 Niro and gave it a 8.0 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2024 Niro gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 30 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2024 Niro is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2024 Kia Niro?

The least-expensive 2024 Kia Niro is the 2024 Kia Niro LX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $26,940.

Other versions include:

LX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM) which starts at $26,940
EX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM) which starts at $29,640
EX Touring 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM) which starts at $31,940
SX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM) which starts at $33,040
SX Touring 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM) which starts at $35,340

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What are the different models of Kia Niro?

If you're interested in the Kia Niro, the next question is, which Niro model is right for you? Niro variants include LX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM), EX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM), EX Touring 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM), and SX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM). For a full list of Niro models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

2024 Kia Niro

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2024 Kia Niro Review

Pros

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What's new

Overview

Cost to Drive

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Competitors to consider

Edmunds Expert Rating

Performance

Comfort

Interior

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Technology

Storage

Fuel Economy

Value

Wildcard

2024 Kia Niro trim level differences

Which Niro trim does Edmunds recommend?

Reliability

Reliability Rating by RepairPal

Cost

Frequency

Severity

Recalls

Warranty

Kia Niro Owner Reviews

Owner Reviews Summary

Most Helpful Owner Review

2023 Niro EX is very practical, but it's not SUV

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NHTSA Overall Rating 5 out of 5 stars

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