Kia · model year 2023
2023 Kia Niro
Specifications and certified data for the 2023 model year. All Kia Niro model years →
2023 UK builds, engines & trims
| Build | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Power hp | CO₂ g/km | MPG | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '2' 64.8kWh 201bhp 1-speed Auto | — | Electric | Other | 201 | 0 | — | Dossier |
| '2' 64.8kWh 201bhp 1-speed Auto | — | Electric | Other | 201 | 0 | — | Dossier |
| '3' 64.8kWh 201bhp 1-speed Auto | — | Electric | Other | 201 | 0 | — | Dossier |
| '3' 64.8kWh 201bhp 1-speed Auto | — | Electric | Other | 201 | 0 | — | Dossier |
| '3' 64.8kWh 201bhp Heat Pump 1-speed Auto | — | Electric | Other | 201 | 0 | — | Dossier |
| '3' 64.8kWh 201bhp Heat Pump 1-speed Auto | — | Electric | Other | 201 | 0 | — | Dossier |
| '4' 64.8kWh 201bhp (Black/Grey C-Pillar) 1-speed Auto | — | Electric | Other | 201 | 0 | — | Dossier |
| '4' 64.8kWh 201bhp (Grey Pack) 1-speed Auto | — | Electric | Other | 201 | 0 | — | Dossier |
| '4' 64.8kWh 201bhp (Grey Pack) Heat Pump 1-speed Auto | — | Electric | Other | 201 | 0 | — | Dossier |
| '4' 64.8kWh 201bhp 1-speed Auto | — | Electric | Other | 201 | 0 | — | Dossier |
| '4' 64.8kWh 201bhp 1-speed Auto | — | Electric | Other | 201 | 0 | — | Dossier |
| '4' 64.8kWh 201bhp Heat Pump (Black/Grey C-Pillar) 1-speed Auto | — | Electric | Other | 201 | 0 | — | Dossier |
| '4' 64.8kWh 201bhp Heat Pump 1-speed Auto | — | Electric | Other | 201 | 0 | — | Dossier |
| '4' 64.8kWh 201bhp Heat Pump 1-speed Auto | — | Electric | Other | 201 | 0 | — | Dossier |
| '2' 1.6 GDi 11.1kWh 180bhp 6-speed DCT | 1,580 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 180 | 18 | 353.1 | Dossier |
| '2' 1.6 GDi 11.1kWh 180bhp 6-speed DCT (PHEV) | 1,580 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 180 | 18 | 353.1 | Dossier |
| '3' 1.6 GDi 11.1kWh 180bhp 6-speed DCT | 1,580 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 180 | 21 | 313.9 | Dossier |
| '3' 1.6 GDi 11.1kWh 180bhp 6-speed DCT (PHEV) | 1,580 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 180 | 21 | 313.9 | Dossier |
| '4' 1.6 GDi 11.1kWh 180bhp 6-speed DCT | 1,580 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 180 | 22 | 282.5 | Dossier |
| '4' 1.6 GDi 11.1kWh 180bhp 6-speed DCT (PHEV) | 1,580 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 180 | 22 | 282.5 | Dossier |
| '2' 1.6 GDi 1.32kWh 139bhp 6-speed DCT | 1,580 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 139 | — | — | Dossier |
| '2' 1.6 GDi 1.32kWh 139bhp 6-speed DCT (HEV) | 1,580 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 139 | — | — | Dossier |
| '3' 1.6 GDi 1.32kWh 139bhp 6-speed DCT | 1,580 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 139 | — | — | Dossier |
| '3' 1.6 GDi 1.32kWh 139bhp 6-speed DCT (HEV) | 1,580 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 139 | — | — | Dossier |
| '3' 1.6 GDi 130bhp 6-speed auto DCT (hybrid) 18" Alloy | 1,580 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 139 | — | — | Dossier |
| '4' 1.6 GDi 1.32kWh 139bhp (Black/Grey C-Pillar) 6-speed DCT | 1,580 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 139 | — | — | Dossier |
| '4' 1.6 GDi 1.32kWh 139bhp (Black/Grey C-Pillar) 6-speed DCT (HEV) | 1,580 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 139 | — | — | Dossier |
| '4' 1.6 GDi 1.32kWh 139bhp 6-speed DCT | 1,580 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 139 | — | — | Dossier |
| '4' 1.6 GDi 1.32kWh 139bhp 6-speed DCT (HEV) | 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 |
| Niro HEV 2 1.6 Gdi DCT6 | 1,580 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 139 | — | — | Dossier |
UK Vehicle Certification Agency fuel & emissions data and ACS catalogue records, Open Government Licence v3.0, VCA ↗.
2023 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 113 | — | 253 | EPA ↗ | |
| 2023 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 49 | 181 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 53 | 167 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular Gas and Electricity | 48 | 71 | 34 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Kia Niro SUV FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (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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25V024000 2025-01-17 · model years 2023, 2024, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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.
Remedy: 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…
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23V298000 2023-04-26 · model years 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, Niro Hybrid, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, Soul, and Telluride vehicles equipped with a digital instrument cluster containing a 4.2" LCD screen.  The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is…
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC270.
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Generation in 2023
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.