2018 Kia Niro Specifications

Specifications

2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2025

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Production Years for Series :	2017 -
Price :	MSRP: $23,240-31,900
MPG City :	52
MPG Highway :	49
Combined MPG :	50.00

Performance

0-60 mph :	8.6 seconds.
Top Speed :	107 mph \| 172.163 km/h

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	1580 cc \| 96.4 cu in. \| 1.6 L.
Power :	104 HP (76.544 KW) @ 5700 RPM
Torque :	109 Ft-Lbs (148 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	72.0 mm \| 2.835 in.
Stroke :	97.0 mm \| 3.819 in.
Compression :	13.0:1
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum block and head

Transmission:
6 Automatic Dual Clutch (DCT)

Hybrid System

Battery
Type :	Lithium Ion
Power :	42.00 kw
Voltage :	240.00V
:	Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery

Handling

Recall

Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CLUTCHES/BANDS:ACTUATORS/SOLENOIDS
Manufacturer	Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	23V534000
Summary	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.
Consequence	A fire increases the risk of injury.
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 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC276.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Manufacturer	Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	22V836000
Summary	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.
Consequence	Overheated rear seats increase the risk of a fire.
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. Kia's number for this recall is SC256. This recall supersedes NHTSA recall number 18V-666. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Manufacturer	Kia Motors America
Mfr Report Date	20161101
NHTSA Campaign ID	18V666000
Summary	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.
Consequence	The increased electrical resistance can overheat the rear seat which is above the PRA, increasing the risk of a fire.
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 performed free of charge. The recall began November 23, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC168.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

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Q: How fast is the 2018 Kia Niro? A: The 2018 Kia Niro has a top speed of 107 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2018 Kia Niro? A: The 2018 Kia Niro has a wheelbase size of 106.30 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2018 Kia Niro? A: The 2018 Kia Niro has a length of 171.50 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2018 Kia Niro? A: The 2018 Kia Niro has a width of 71.10 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2018 Kia Niro have?A: The 2018 Kia Niro has 40.10 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2018 Kia Niro have?A: The 2018 Kia Niro has legroom of 41.70 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2018 Kia Niro? A: The 2018 Kia Niro was a Compact SUV.

Q: How much did the 2018 Kia Niro cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2018 Kia Niro had an MSRP of $23,240 - $$31,900 (USD).

Q: What engine did the 2018 Kia Niro have? A: The engine powering the 2018 Kia Niro was a Inline 4 (1580 cc | 96.4 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 104 HP (76.544 KW) @ 5700 RPM and 109 Ft-Lbs (148 NM) @ 4000 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 2018 Kia Niro have? A: The 2018 Kia Niro had a 6 speed Automatic Dual Clutch (DCT) gearbox.