Kia · model year 2021
2021 Kia Niro
Specifications and certified data for the 2021 model year. All Kia Niro model years →
2021 UK builds, engines & trims
| Build | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Power hp | CO₂ g/km | MPG | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '3' 1.6 GDi 130bhp 6-speed auto DCT (hybrid) 18" Alloy | 1,580 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 139 | — | — | Dossier |
| '4' 1.6 GDi 130bhp 6-speed auto DCT (hybrid) 18" Alloy | 1,580 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 139 | — | — | Dossier |
| 'Connect' 1.6 GDi 130bhp 6-speed auto DCT (hybrid) 18" Alloy | 1,580 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 139 | — | — | Dossier |
| 2 1.6 GDi 1.56kWh lithium-ion 139bhp 6-speed auto DCT Self-Charging Hybrid | 1,580 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 139 | — | — | Dossier |
| 2 1.6 GDi 1.56kWh lithium-ion 139bhp 6-speed auto DCT with ADAP | 1,580 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 139 | — | — | Dossier |
| 2 1.6 GDi 8.9kWh lithium-ion 139bhp 6-speed auto DCT Plug-in Hybrid | 1,580 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 139 | 31 | 201.8 | Dossier |
| 2' 1.6 GDi 1.56kWh lithium-ion 139bhp 6-speed auto DCT Self-Charging Hybrid | 1,580 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 139 | — | — | Dossier |
| 3 1.6 GDi 1.56kWh lithium-ion 139bhp 6-speed auto DCT Self-Charging Hybrid (18" Alloys) | 1,580 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 139 | — | — | Dossier |
| 3 1.6 GDi 1.56kWh lithium-ion 139bhp 6-speed auto DCT (16" Alloys) | 1,580 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 139 | — | — | Dossier |
| 3 1.6 GDi 1.56kWh lithium-ion 139bhp 6-speed auto DCT (16" Alloys) with ADAP | 1,580 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 139 | — | — | Dossier |
| 3 1.6 GDi 1.56kWh lithium-ion 139bhp 6-speed auto DCT (18" Alloys) with ADAP | 1,580 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 139 | — | — | Dossier |
| 3 1.6 GDi 8.9kWh lithium-ion 139bhp 6-speed auto DCT Plug-in Hybrid | 1,580 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 139 | 31 | 201.8 | Dossier |
| 4 1.6 GDi 1.56kWh lithium-ion 139bhp 6-speed auto DCT (16" Alloys) | 1,580 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 139 | — | — | Dossier |
| 4 1.6 GDi 1.56kWh lithium-ion 139bhp 6-speed auto DCT Self-Charging Hybrid | 1,580 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 139 | — | — | Dossier |
UK Vehicle Certification Agency fuel & emissions data and ACS catalogue records, Open Government Licence v3.0, VCA ↗.
2021 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 112 | — | 239 | EPA ↗ | |
| 2021 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 43 | 208 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 49 | 183 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 50 | 179 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular Gas and Electricity | 46 | 90 | 26 | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Kia Niro Hybrid SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (US government, public domain). US-market versions; not the same tests as Euro NCAP.
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…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Generation in 2021
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 5-Star Safety Ratings API — https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatingsUS 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.