Kia is hoping its follow-up to the first-gen Niro will take off where its admittedly lacklustre predecessor left off, offering a more mature and striking design package and a more fuel-efficient hybrid engine. While Kia’s accent across almost every segment has been quick and formidable, the company has been somewhat […]
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Genesis GV60, Kia Niro, Tesla Model Y awarded 5-star ANCAP safety
ANCAP has given a trio of new EVs the full five-star safety rating, following analysis of crash test data on the Genesis GV60, Kia Niro and the Tesla Model Y, conducted by Euro NCAP. Tesla’s Model Y was the first cab off the rank and managed to record the highest-ever […]
2022 Kia Niro launches in Australia, priced from $44,380
Kia has lifted the lid on pricing and specifications for its new Niro in Australia, with a two-powertrain lineup presenting hybrid and full electric options. While it took some time for Kia to bring the first-generation Niro to Australian shores, it has been quick to introduce the second-gen Niro to […]
2022 Kia Niro specs confirmed for Australia, debuts GT-Line & Kia Connect
Kia Australia has released some details on its new 2022 Niro range that will launch later this month, including trim level availability and confirmation that it will be the first model featuring Kia Connect. Two powertrain options will go on sale in Australia, including the Niro Hybrid and the Niro […]
Kia confirms full specs for 2023 Niro; electric, hybrid and PHEV
Kia has confirmed more specs on its all-new Niro range, including details on the hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric variants. Some information on features and dimensions have also been released. Let’s start by taking a look at the Niro’s dimensions, which rides on the third-gen of Kia’s ‘K’ platform that […]
Kia was best-selling car brand in UK in January, first time ever
Kia was able to round out the month of January as the UK’s best-selling single car brand on the market after it shipped 10,504 units, accounting for its best-ever market share of 9.1 per cent; the first time Kia has achieved this in its 30 year history. Kia says that […]
Top 10 best small SUVs coming to Australia in 2022
When you take a look at overall sales charts here in Australia, it’s clear to see that two very different segments are leading the way. The first of which, the worker’s favourite, the ute segment has overtaken the rest in terms of overall sales, while the small SUV segment is […]
All-new Kia Niro hybrid detailed, arrives in Australia late 2022
Kia has confirmed that its all-new Niro SUV will be arriving to Australia in late 2022, replacing the outgoing Niro with a more efficient hybrid system and boasting more technology as standard. In spite of its late arrival to the Australian market, the current Niro is set to be replaced […]