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Available trims

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  • FE FWD
    Avg. price
    $14,710
    MPG
    52 City / 49 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • LX FWD
    Avg. price
    $11,556
    Range
    26 mi.
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • EX FWD
    Avg. price
    $13,728
    Range
    26 mi.
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • Touring FWD
    Avg. price
    $15,356
    MPG
    46 City / 40 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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Notable features

  • New plug-in hybrid version available
  • New Touring Graphite Edition
  • Five-seat hybrid hatchback
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto available
  • Advanced active safety features available

The good & the bad

The good

  • Accelerates like a non-hybrid
  • Spirited Sport mode
  • UVO touchscreen system standard
  • Outward visibility
  • Excellent rear headroom and legroom

The bad

  • All-wheel drive not offered
  • Lots of interior plastic
  • Lower mpg, less cargo room than Toyota Prius
  • No power-flow graphical display
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Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
5 years / 60,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
10 years / 100,000 miles
Battery
10 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Dealer certification
135 Point Inspection
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Consumer reviews

95% of drivers recommend this car
Based on 141 reviews
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Comfort
4.7
Interior
4.6
Performance
4.6
Value
4.7
Exterior
4.7
Reliability
4.8

Most recent

  • By Memaw Mermaid from Santa Cruz, CA
    Owns this car
    March 22, 2024

    My Kia Niro Hybrid is the BEST!

    I love my Kia Niro Hybrid! I love all of the info that is continuously displayed above my steering wheel next to the speedometer that shows me when electric power is being used or being stored; my current MPG based on my driving practices; and at the end of my trip, it tells me exactly what my mpg was for that trip as well as what percentage of my driving was economical, normal, or aggressive! What an eye opener! I was able to increase my awareness of how my driving practices immediately impact the bottom line! I was able to reduce my aggressive driving from 11% to just 3% within just a few months. Now I don’t just think I’m a good driver, I KNOW that I am a safer driver! As an older driver, I am thrilled with the back up camera! Such a big help backing out of parking spaces in parking lots ( no blind spots!) and getting out of my driveway onto a major thoroughfare in my town! I feel so much safer. And being a grandmother of a kid in elementary school, a kid in day care, and a toddler I keep all day, I have precious cargo! But my favorite thing of all is that I only have to get gas about every 3 weeks instead of every week! I highly recommend the 2018 Kia Niro Hybrid! I didn’t think I could afford it when I bought it used 2 years ago…until I realized how much money I would be saving at the gas pump! I’m very happy with it!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    4.0
    Interior
    4.0
    Performance
    4.0
    Value
    4.0
    Exterior
    4.0
    Reliability
    4.0
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  • By KiA2018 from Providence, RI
    Owns this car
    January 14, 2024

    Still Distinquisehed, Agile, & Killer Red

    Love this car and i am not a car person now or when i bought it but it reliable, agile, good viewing angles, and a design which still distinguishes it, and a killer red that is handsome when clean and shiny. You'd have to offer me conserably over resale market price to consider giving it up. Can you imagine if i can get over 200k miles? Did i also tell you the freakisly amazing 52 mph, 54 mph, 56 mph (only once and i have odometer before and after pics). I'm not one on cloth interiors and i am so used to it i can't comment. All i can say is I keep the interior very clean, uncluttered, and it never smells!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    4.0
    Interior
    3.0
    Performance
    5.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    5.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By JB from Merrillville Indiana
    Owns this car
    June 29, 2023

    Great car, bad dealer service

    A great car, reliable, great on gas. I went on slippery Missouri gravel roads in the rain, with 3 adult passengers and made it with no problem. It's too bad the Kia dealers service offered is extremely sub parr
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    5.0
    Performance
    5.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    5.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By Mar from DAVENPORT,IA
    Owns this car
    April 21, 2021

    Starting 2 Have A Issue

    Really love my Niro, mpg is a very big plus! but now engine light comes on, health report told me, powertrain, took in and the dealership told me needs vacuum pump and filter, bought new 2018. KIA is seeing the issue with the Niro.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    4.0
    Interior
    4.0
    Performance
    4.0
    Value
    4.0
    Exterior
    4.0
    Reliability
    4.0
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  • By Marcos from West Des Moines
    Owns this car
    October 23, 2020

    I love this car

    Besides the incredible gas mileage, my Niro is so quiet and smooth. I love the space in the interior, and the extetior. You won't regret getting a Niro.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    5.0
    Performance
    4.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    5.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By Kalynn from Bloomfield Hills, MI
    Owns this car
    September 17, 2020

    Great car!

    Love the car, it is very high tech compared to my last one. Super smooth drive and I feel very safe while driving it around.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    5.0
    Performance
    5.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    5.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By Kla1722 from Yakima, WA
    Owns this car
    September 6, 2020

    Best road trip vehicle ever!

    I absolutely love my car! I have owned my car for 2 years and enjoyed every single mile of my 57,000 miles driven! It has the brightest headlights around (becareful people often mistake them for high beems). Perfect for driving around town, taking a cross country trip to Cali for a wedding, or to the mountains to enjoy nature and camping! I love this car 100%.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    5.0
    Performance
    5.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    5.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By Tjs from Union, Mo.
    Owns this car
    August 14, 2020

    So far so good, only had it 3 days.

    Car rides nice is roomier than it looks and gets wonderful gas mileage. Only having it 3 days not a lot to say but so far nice.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    4.0
    Performance
    4.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    4.0
    Reliability
    4.0
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  • By Mathew & Orin the Niro from Boise ID
    Owns this car
    July 29, 2020

    I love this car

    Extremely reliable, excellent utility, efficient, and drives superbly. 120k in the last two years and it's been flawless. The only thing I don't love about it is there overly aggressive cruise control.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    4.0
    Interior
    5.0
    Performance
    4.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    4.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By Jackfish from Winnipeg Manitoba
    Owns this car
    January 13, 2020

    Great economy

    I love this car its by far the nicest car i have owned. We took it on a 1000 kilometer trip last summer and got 5.9 litres to 100k going 120 kph. when we took smaller highways at say 95 to 105 we got around 5.1 per 100k. Thats about 44 us mpg. That may not be stellar mileage but its better than the cars that we have owned before. It gets better mileage ln the city by the way .
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    5.0
    Performance
    4.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    5.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By Rick H. from Phoenix, AZ
    Owns this car
    November 19, 2019

    Fantastic commuter car!

    I bought my Niro Touring new during Labor Day weekend, 2018. My 26 mile commute each way to work takes typically 1-1.5 hours. Traffic is stop-and-go and is at times nothing less than horrendous. The Niro has proved to be a perfect car for this type of commute. I average around 52 mpg. With 22,500 miles on it, the car has been amazingly dependable. No problems experienced at all. It’s very comfortable.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    5.0
    Performance
    5.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    5.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By NiroCW from SOUTHAMPTON
    Owns this car
    November 14, 2019

    It is a car worth considering.

    This car has a lot of interesting and useful features but and it is a big but it does have some basic safety issues. Because of this I would not recommend it to any other user, though from my own perspective I am content to live with them in the short term until I can contact Kia and inform them of the issues. Hopefully they are already aware of them.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort
    4.0
    Interior
    4.0
    Performance
    3.0
    Value
    3.0
    Exterior
    4.0
    Reliability
    3.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2018 Kia Niro?

The 2018 Kia Niro is available in 4 trim levels:

  • EX (1 style)
  • FE (1 style)
  • LX (1 style)
  • Touring (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2018 Kia Niro?

The 2018 Kia Niro offers up to 52 MPG in city driving and 49 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2018 Kia Niro?

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Is the 2018 Kia Niro reliable?

The 2018 Kia Niro has an average reliability rating of 4.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2018 Kia Niro owners.

Is the 2018 Kia Niro a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2018 Kia Niro. 95.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.7 / 5
Based on 141 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.7
  • Interior: 4.6
  • Performance: 4.6
  • Value: 4.7
  • Exterior: 4.7
  • Reliability: 4.8

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