Safety Ratings.
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- The Kia Niro was introduced in the 2017 model year and is derived from the Hyundai Ioniq and Elantra. Like the Ioniq, the Niro is a hybrid with both a gasoline engine and electric motor. The Niro Plug-In Hybrid was introduced in the 2018 model year.
NHTSA’s 5-Star Safety Ratings help consumers compare vehicle safety when searching for a car. More stars mean safer cars.
Later in 2017, the Niro will also be offered as a plug-in hybrid that Kia says should be rated to deliver 26 miles of all-electric range. Driving the Used 2017 Kia Niro.
Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.
Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.
Combines the Side Barrier Driver and the Side Pole Star Ratings into a Front Seat rating. The Rear Seat rating is derived from the Side Barrier Rear Passenger rating.
The Side Barrier test simulates an intersection collision between a standing vehicle and moving barrier at 38.5 mph.
The Side Pole Barrier test simulates a crash into a fixed object like a tree or utility pole.
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The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.
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These features have been either verified by NHTSA or reported by the vehicle manufacturers as meeting NHTSA’s performance criteria.
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Recalls & Safety Issues.
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