Kia · model year 2018
2018 Kia Niro
Specifications and certified data for the 2018 model year. All Kia Niro model years →
2018 UK builds, engines & trims
| Build | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Power hp | CO₂ g/km | MPG | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '1' 1.6 GDi 139bhp DCT | 1,580 cc | Petrol | Automatic | — | 88 | 74.3 | Dossier |
| '2' 1.6 GDi 1.56kWh lithium-ion 139bhp DCT 16'' wheels | 1,580 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 86 | 76.3 | Dossier |
| '2' 1.6 GDi 139bhp DCT | 1,580 cc | Petrol | Automatic | — | 88 | 74.3 | Dossier |
| '3 PHEV' 1.6 GDi 8.9kWh lithium-ion 139bhp DCT | 1,580 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 29 | 217.3 | Dossier |
| '3' 1.6 GDi 1.56kWh lithium-ion 139bhp DCT 16'' wheels | 1,580 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 86 | 76.3 | Dossier |
| '3' 1.6 GDi 1.56kWh lithium-ion 139bhp DCT 18'' wheels | 1,580 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 100 | 65.7 | Dossier |
| '3' 1.6 GDi 139bhp DCT | 1,580 cc | Petrol | Automatic | — | 101 | 64.2 | Dossier |
| '3' 1.6 GDi 8.9kWh lithium-ion 139 bhp DCT | 1,580 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 29 | 217.3 | Dossier |
| '4' 1.6 GDi 1.56kWh lithium-ion 139bhp DCT 16'' wheels | 1,580 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 86 | 76.3 | Dossier |
| '4' 1.6 GDi 1.56kWh lithium-ion 139bhp DCT 18'' wheels | 1,580 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 100 | 65.7 | Dossier |
| '4' 1.6 GDi 139bhp | 1,580 cc | Petrol | Automatic | — | 101 | 64.2 | Dossier |
| 'First Edition' 1.6 GDi 139bhp DCT | 1,580 cc | Petrol | Automatic | — | 101 | 64.2 | Dossier |
UK Vehicle Certification Agency fuel & emissions data and ACS catalogue records, Open Government Licence v3.0, VCA ↗.
2018 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM6) | Regular | 49 | 183 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM6) | Regular | 50 | 177 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM6) | Regular | 43 | 207 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM6) | Regular Gas and Electricity | 46 | 90 | 26 | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US safety recalls
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23V534000 2023-07-31 · model years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CLUTCHES/BANDS:ACTUATORS/SOLENOIDS
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Niro and 2018-2022 Niro Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. Fluid may leak into the printed circuit board inside the hydraulic clutch actuator, which can result in an engine compartment fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic clutch actuator as necessary and install a new fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at…
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22V836000 2022-11-11 · model years 2017, 2018
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kia Niro hybrid electric vehicles previously recalled under recall 18V-666. The Main Relay within the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) may have inadequate connections between its contacts, causing increased electrical resistance, which can overheat the rear seats.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the PRA and replace either the PRA or the Main Relay, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 9, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.…
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18V666000 2018-09-25 · model years 2017, 2018
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kia Niro hybrid electric vehicles. The Main Relay within the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) may have inadequate connections between its contacts, causing increased electrical resistance.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) for damage. If no damage is found, the main relay will be replaced. If damage is found, the PRA will be replaced. These repairs will be…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Generation in 2018
Sources
- UK VCA fuel & emissions data — https://carfueldata.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/Open Government Licence v3.0
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.