Kia has updated the Niro lineup for 2022 for the U.S. market. The lineup includes the Niro EV, the Niro Hybrid, and of course, the Niro Plug-In Hybrid, with prices starting at $39,990, $24,690 and $29,590, respectively. The Niro EV remains eligible for a $7,500 Federal tax credit along with any applicable state and local incentives. But anyway, the updates are mostly about the cars getting new Kia logos, along with some other changes as well—which we’ll talk about in a minute.
2022 Niro Hybrid
| Trim | MSRP (excludes $1,175 destination) |
| LX | $24,690 |
| LXS | $26,090 |
| LXS SE | $27,590 |
| Touring SE | $29,890 |
| EX Premium | $31,990 |
Depending on the trim, standard ADAS are as follows:
- Forward Collision-Avoidance – Car, Pedestrian (camera type)
Standard on LXS, LXS SE, Touring SE, EX Premium - Forward Collision-Avoidance – Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist (camera and radar)
Standard on Touring SE, EX Premium - Blindspot Collision Warning (BCW) with Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW)
Standard on LXS, LSX SE, Touring SE, EX Premium - Lane Following Assist (LFA)
Standard on LXS, LSX ESE, Touring SE, EX Premium - Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control – Curve with Stop and Go (NSCC-C)
Standard on Touring SE, EX Premium - Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
Standard on Touring SE, EX Premium - High Beam Assist (HBA)
Standard on LXS, LSX SE, Touring SE, EX Premium - Driver Attention Warning (DAW) with Lead Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA)
Standard on LXS, LSX SE, Touring SE, EX Premium - Parking Distance Warning – Reverse
Standard on EX Premium
As for the powertrain, the Niro Hybrid combines a 1.6L petrol engine with an electric motor for a combined output of 104 kW (141 metric hp) and 264 Nm (195 lb-ft) of torque. The Niro HEV is claimed to deliver an estimated 50 MPG combined fuel economy.
2022 Niro Plug-In Hybrid
| Trim | MSRP (excludes $1,175 destination) |
| LXS | $29,590 |
| EX | $33,390 |
| EX Premium | $36,490 |
Depending on the trim, standard ADAS are as follows:
- Forward Collision-Avoidance – Car, Pedestrian (camera type)
Standard on LXS, EX, EX Premium - Forward Collision-Avoidance – Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist (camera and radar)
Standard on EX, EX Premium - Blindspot Collision Warning (BCW) with Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW)
Standard on LXS, EX, EX Premium - Lane Following Assist (LFA)
Standard on LXS, EX, EX Premium - Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go
Standard on EX - Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control – Curve with Stop and Go (NSCC-C)
Standard on EX Premium - Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
Standard on EX Premium - High Beam Assist (HBA)
Standard on LXS, EX, EX Premium - Driver Attention Warning (DAW) with Lead Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA)
Standard on LXS, EX, EX Premium - Parking Distance Warning – Reverse
Standard on EX Premium
The Niro PHEV too combines a 1.6L petrol engine with an electric motor for a combined output of 104 kW (141 metric hp) and 264 Nm (195 lb-ft) of torque. Since it’s a PHEV, it gets an 8.9 kWh lithium-ion battery pack as well. Kia estimates a combined 46 MPG fuel economy. EPA-estimated all-electric range continues to be 26 miles (42 km).
2022 Niro EV
| Trim | MSRP (excludes $1,175 destination) |
| EX | $39,990 |
| EX Premium | $44,650 |
The 2022 Niro EV comes with a 10.25-inch touchscreen as standard, and so are Navigation, UVO link, Sirius XM satellite radio and Harman Kardon audio system.
Depending on the trim, standard ADAS are as follows:
- Forward Collision-Avoidance – Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist (camera and radar)
Standard on EX, EX Premium - Blindspot Collision Warning (BCW) with Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW)
Standard on EX, EX Premium - Lane Keep Assist (LKA) with Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Standard on EX, EX Premium - Lane Following Assist (LFA)
Standard on EX, EX Premium - Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go
Standard on EX, EX Premium - Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control – Curve with Stop and Go (NSCC-C)
Standard on EX, EX Premium - Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
Standard on EX, EX Premium - High Beam Assist (HBA)
Standard on EX, EX Premium - Driver Attention Warning (DAW) with Lead Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA)
Standard on EX, EX Premium - Parking Distance Warning – Reverse
Standard on EX Premium
The Niro EV’s electric motor develops 150 kW (204 metric hp) and 395 Nm (291 lb-ft), drawing juice from a 64 kWh battery pack that is estimated to offer a range of up to 239 miles (385 km).
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