Electric when you want it. Petrol when you need it. The Niro Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) lets you plug in, charge up, and go electric when you’re running errands around town or fuel up for your long weekend road trips, bridging the gap between hybrid and fully-electric vehicles. It’s just as impressive on the inside, too — giving you advanced connectivity, tons of crossover SUV versatility, and a range of intuitive technology and features.

Using radar and camera data, the AEB system senses the potential for a collision with a pedestrian, car or cyclist ahead, and applies emergency braking to avoid or reduce the effects of a collision.

Autonomous Emergency Braking (Car/Pedestrian/Cyclist)*

Advanced Smart Cruise Control uses radar to maintain a predetermined distance from the vehicle directly ahead, automatically slowing or accelerating your vehicle when appropriate. ASCC will require driver intervention if the vehicle in front is stationary for more than 3 seconds.

Advanced Smart Cruise Control*

ROA makes note of the rear door open history to remind drivers to check rear seats when exiting the vehicle to prevent children, pets or items being left behind.

Rear Occupant Alert*

The rear view camera with dynamic guidelines &amp; ultrasonic sensors mounted on the rear bumper warn of any obstacles when maneuvering into tight spaces to make parking a breeze.

Rear view camera & reverse parking sensors*

Due to the whisper-quiet electric motor in the Niro PHEV, pedestrians may not be able to hear you. The VESS generates an engine sound so that the Niro can be heard while travelling at low speeds as well as beeps when reversing. System active at speeds below 28km per hr.

Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS)*

ESC &amp; VSM systems help keep the car stable during potential skidding, low traction, sudden maneuvers or braking situations.

Electronic Stability Control & Vehicle Stability Management*

Driver Attention Alert+ (DAA+) monitors the driver's driving patterns and if there are signs of driver fatigue or inattentive driving, DAA recommends taking a break through audio &amp; visual warnings. Lead Vehicle Departure system notifies the driver when the vehicle in front is driving away when both vehicles are stationary, such as at a traffic stop.

Driver Attention Alert+ with lead vehicle departure alert*

A total of seven airbags including driver knee are available to reduce the risk of serious injury to passengers during a collision.

7 Airbags

The bold front grille is surrounded by dual chevron-shaped LED Daytime Running Lights, while the dual LED headlights provide exceptional visibility and an unforgettable light signature, day or night. Dual LED headlights available on Sport grade.

Streamlined design Impressive presence Modern front design

The stunning 16" alloy wheels paired with Michelin Energy Saver+ tyres provide outstanding energy efficiency to make the most of your battery charge and complete the refined-yet-athletic appearance of Niro Plug-In Hybrid.

Impressive presence Alloy wheels

Sleek aerodynamic elements define the look of the Niro Plug-in Hybrid, while, its sweeping, streamlined design and body lines lower the drag coefficient, giving you better electric range and fuel efficiency and contributing to quiet comfort as you drive.

Impressive presence Aerodynamics

Easy to read and operate, the wide 10.25" colour LCD touch screen with split screen function hosts a multitude of features to enrich your driving experience. 10.25" screen available on Sport grade. 8" screen available on S grade.

Interior tech Intuitive displays & controls 10.25" HD touch screen

The 4.2” Supervision cluster offers excellent visibility of key vehicle functions. Battery status information is clearly set out on the left hand side of the display and an analogue Speedometer on the right.

Intuitive displays & controls 4.2" Supervision instrument cluster

Enjoy the convenience of unlocking and starting the Niro without removing the key from your pocket. Available on Sport grade.

Intuitive displays & controls Smart Key with Push Button Start

Android Auto[A] &amp; Apple CarPlay[C] connectivity comes standard for seamless smartphone integration. Bluetooth[B] multi-connection allows two phones to connect simultaneously, one for conventional and the other for dedicated audio streaming.

Intuitive displays & controls Advanced connectivity

Adjustable mood lighting brightens the cabin for a relaxing and high-tech ambience. Available on Sport grade.

Space & comfort Small footprint, big versatility Mood lighting

Personalise your comfort zone for both driver &amp; front passenger with the available dual zone climate control.

Small footprint, big versatility Climate control

Keep rear passengers comfortable as well with the available rear air vents.

Small footprint, big versatility Rear air vents

60:40 split fold rear seats fold flat for greater luggage capacity and flexibility.

Small footprint, big versatility Cargo space

The Niro features our new 1.6 GDI petrol engine which works in tandem with the transmission-mounted electric motor to bring power to the front wheels with optimum energy efficiency.

Power, meets versatility Hybrid powertrain

Niro breaks preconceptions and makes hybrids fun to drive with its fast and responsive 6-speed DCT.

Power, meets versatility 6 Speed Dual Clutch Transmission

Unique to the Niro Plug-in Hybrid, this system gives you the choice to drive in one of three modes; Automatic, Electric mode &amp; Hybrid mode. Enjoy the flexibility to prioritise using battery power or the petrol engine, or simply let the Niro choose depending on the driving conditions.

Power, meets versatility Hybrid mode select

Easily select from Eco, Sport &amp; Manual Modes with the shift knob operation. Sport Mode increases responsiveness of the transmission &amp; steering for dynamic driving, while Eco Mode maximises energy efficiency.

Power, meets versatility Drive mode select

Regenerative braking helps to convert the kinetic energy when decelerating and braking into electrical energy to recharge the battery for even greater energy efficiency.

Electric made effortless Regenerative braking

The Niro Plug-in Hybrid uses Type 2 (IEC 62196-2) charge plug for AC charging, which can be found at most Australian public charging stations. When using the optional Kia wall box charger (charging at 3.3kW), it can charge from 15-95% from as little as 2 hours and 15 minutes. For maximum convenience, Niro Plug-in Hybrid also comes with an ICCB (In-cable control box) Trickle Charger which can be plugged into any standard Australian powerpoint.

Electric made effortless Charger type & time

With the Charge Management functionality of Niro, you can set the day and time of when to charge the battery as well as location-based charging options. The in-built navigation system also contains information on nearby charge stations so that you can easily find places to charge your Niro on the go. Navigation system available on Sport grade.

Electric made effortless Flexible charging

The charging cable connector can be set to auto unlock when charging is completed to allow others to charge their vehicles. It may also be set to remain locked after charging has completed if you using your own charge cable (sold separately) in a public charging station.

Electric made effortless Charge cable lock

BSD uses sensors to monitor the side and rear of the vehicle and warns the driver of other vehicles in the blind spots to make changing lanes safer and easier. Available on Sport grade.

Enhanced driver assistance Blind Spot Detection*

When reversing out of a parking spot or driveway, this system will warn you if any incoming traffic in either direction is detected behind the vehicle. Available on Sport grade.

Enhanced driver assistance Rear Cross Traffic Alert*

LKA alerts the driver when it detects that the vehicle is about the deviate from the traffic lane without the use of indicators. It may also automatically assist the vehicle to help the driver stay within the lane of travel.

Enhanced driver assistance Lane Keep Assist*

Lane Following Assist works with the Smart Cruise Control system to help the vehicle remain in the centre of the lane by continuously correcting the course of the vehicle when Smart Cruise Control is activated.

Enhanced driver assistance Lane Follow Assist*

Electric when you want it. Petrol when you need it. The Niro Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) lets you plug in, charge up, and go electric when you’re running errands around town or fuel up for your long weekend road trips, bridging the gap between hybrid and fully-electric vehicles.It’s just as impressive on the inside, too — giving you advanced connectivity, tons of crossover SUV versatility, and a range of intuitive technology and features.

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