2023 Kia Niro

US · Wagon · Small Station Wagons

The 2023 Kia Niro is listed in the US market as a wagon. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: Varies by configuration: 1.6L 4-cylinder (SIDI; Hybrid), 1.6L 4-cylinder (SIDI; PHEV)
Transmission: Varies by configuration: Dual-clutch, Single-speed
Drivetrain: FWD
Fuel: Varies by configuration: Hybrid, Electric, Plug-in hybrid
Economy: 49 mpg (4.8 L/100 km) to 53 mpg (4.4 L/100 km) combined

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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

1.6L 4-cylinder (SIDI; Hybrid), 1.6L 4-cylinder (SIDI; PHEV)

Combined Economy

253 mi range (407.164032 km) · EPA

Drivetrain

FWD

Transmission

Dual-clutch, Single-speed

Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Varies by configuration: 1.6L 4-cylinder (SIDI; Hybrid), 1.6L 4-cylinder (SIDI; PHEV)
Displacement	1.6 L
Cylinders	4
Fuel type	Varies by configuration: Hybrid, Electric, Plug-in hybrid	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Varies by configuration: Dual-clutch, Single-speed
Gears	1 to 6
Drivetrain	FWD	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	49 mpg (4.8 L/100 km) to 53 mpg (4.4 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	53 mpg (4.4 L/100 km)
Highway	45 mpg (5.2 L/100 km) to 54 mpg (4.4 L/100 km)
Electric range	253 mi (407 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

4 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 10, 2026.

25V024000: SEATS
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Niro EV, Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and Hybrid vehicles. The floor wiring assembly beneath the front passenger seat may become damaged, which can prevent the front air bags and seat belts from deploying properly or cause an unintended side curtain air bag deployment.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, replace and reroute the floor wiring assembly, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, dealers will install wiring covers. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2025. Owners may contact Kia…
Reported January 17, 2025. View on NHTSA
23V298000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, Niro Hybrid, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, Soul, and Telluride vehicles equipped with a digital instrument cluster containing a 4.2" LCD screen. The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of…
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC270.
Reported April 26, 2023. View on NHTSA

Data sources

NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 11, 2026 · US Government public data
EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 3, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 3, 2026

Data verified: November 3, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2023 Kia Niro have?

Varies by configuration: 1.6L 4-cylinder (SIDI; Hybrid), 1.6L 4-cylinder (SIDI; PHEV). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Kia Niro?

Combined fuel economy is 49 mpg (4.8 L/100 km) to 53 mpg (4.4 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

What is the electric range of the 2023 Kia Niro?

253 mi (407 km) of electric range, as listed by our sources.

Is the 2023 Kia Niro front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: FWD.

Are there recalls for the 2023 Kia Niro?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 10, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.