2018
Kia Niro

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$26,150
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Available trims

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  • FE FWD
    Starts at
    $23,340
    52 City / 49 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • LX FWD
    Starts at
    $23,650
    26 mi.
    Range
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • EX FWD
    Starts at
    $26,150
    26 mi.
    Range
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Touring FWD
    Starts at
    $32,000
    46 City / 40 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

New plug-in hybrid version available
New Touring Graphite Edition
Five-seat hybrid hatchback
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto available
Advanced active safety features available

The good & the bad

The good

Accelerates like a non-hybrid
Spirited Sport mode
UVO touchscreen system standard
Outward visibility
Excellent rear headroom and legroom

The bad

All-wheel drive not offered
Lots of interior plastic
Lower mpg, less cargo room than Toyota Prius
No power-flow graphical display
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Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
5 years / 60,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
10 years / 100,000 miles
Battery
10 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
6 years or newer / less than 80,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12,000 miles
Dealer certification
165-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

95% of drivers recommend this car
4.7 / 5
Based on 141 reviews
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Comfort 4.7
Interior 4.6
Performance 4.6
Value 4.7
Exterior 4.7
Reliability 4.8

Most recent

By Memaw Mermaid from Santa Cruz, CA
Owns this car
March 22, 2024

My Kia Niro Hybrid is the BEST!

I love my Kia Niro Hybrid! I love all of the info that is continuously displayed above my steering wheel next to the speedometer that shows me when electric power is being used or being stored; my current MPG based on my driving practices; and at the end of my trip, it tells me exactly what my mpg was for that trip as well as what percentage of my driving was economical, normal, or aggressive! What an eye opener! I was able to increase my awareness of how my driving practices immediately impact the bottom line! I was able to reduce my aggressive driving from 11% to just 3% within just a few months. Now I don’t just think I’m a good driver, I KNOW that I am a safer driver! As an older driver, I am thrilled with the back up camera! Such a big help backing out of parking spaces in parking lots ( no blind spots!) and getting out of my driveway onto a major thoroughfare in my town! I feel so much safer. And being a grandmother of a kid in elementary school, a kid in day care, and a toddler I keep all day, I have precious cargo! But my favorite thing of all is that I only have to get gas about every 3 weeks instead of every week! I highly recommend the 2018 Kia Niro Hybrid! I didn’t think I could afford it when I bought it used 2 years ago…until I realized how much money I would be saving at the gas pump! I’m very happy with it!
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 4.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 4.0
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By KiA2018 from Providence, RI
Owns this car
January 14, 2024

Still Distinquisehed, Agile, & Killer Red

Love this car and i am not a car person now or when i bought it but it reliable, agile, good viewing angles, and a design which still distinguishes it, and a killer red that is handsome when clean and shiny. You'd have to offer me conserably over resale market price to consider giving it up. Can you imagine if i can get over 200k miles? Did i also tell you the freakisly amazing 52 mph, 54 mph, 56 mph (only once and i have odometer before and after pics). I'm not one on cloth interiors and i am so used to it i can't comment. All i can say is I keep the interior very clean, uncluttered, and it never smells!
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 3.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2018 Kia Niro?

The 2018 Kia Niro is available in 4 trim levels:

  • EX (1 style)
  • FE (1 style)
  • LX (1 style)
  • Touring (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2018 Kia Niro?

The 2018 Kia Niro offers up to 52 MPG in city driving and 49 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2018 Kia Niro reliable?

The 2018 Kia Niro has an average reliability rating of 4.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2018 Kia Niro owners.

Is the 2018 Kia Niro a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2018 Kia Niro. 95.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.7 / 5
Based on 141 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.7
  • Interior: 4.6
  • Performance: 4.6
  • Value: 4.7
  • Exterior: 4.7
  • Reliability: 4.8

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