Kia · model year 2026
2026 Kia Niro
Specifications and certified data for the 2026 model year. All Kia Niro model years →
UK certified builds9
Power127–169 hp
CO₂18–22 g/km
Combined MPG282.5–353.1
US EPA records4
2026 UK builds, engines & trims
| Build | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Power hp | CO₂ g/km | MPG | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '2' 1.6 GDi 168bhp 6-speed Auto | 1,580 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 169 | 18 | 353.1 | Dossier |
| '3' 1.6 GDi 168bhp 6-speed Auto | 1,580 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 169 | 21 | 313.9 | Dossier |
| '4' 1.6 GDi 168bhp 6-speed Auto | 1,580 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 169 | 22 | 282.5 | Dossier |
| 'Aspire' 1.6 GDi 136bhp | 1,580 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 136 | — | — | Dossier |
| 'Evolve' 1.6 GDi 136bhp | 1,580 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 136 | — | — | Dossier |
| 'Pure' 1.6 GDi 136bhp | 1,580 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 136 | — | — | Dossier |
| '2' 1.6 GDi 127bhp 6-speed Auto | 1,580 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 127 | — | — | Dossier |
| '3' 1.6 GDi 127bhp 6-speed Auto | 1,580 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 127 | — | — | Dossier |
| '4' 1.6 GDi 127bhp 6-speed Auto | 1,580 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 127 | — | — | Dossier |
UK Vehicle Certification Agency fuel & emissions data and ACS catalogue records, Open Government Licence v3.0, VCA ↗.
2026 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 113 | — | 253 | EPA ↗ | |
| 2026 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 49 | 181 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 53 | 167 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular Gas and Electricity | 48 | 71 | 33 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 KIA NIRO SUV HEV 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.
Generation in 2026
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
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.