Kia Niro EV SG2

Second generation · 2023–present · 4 model years · 2 trims

Trims by model year

Trim Engine HP Torque Transmission Drive MPG city/hwy (comb) MSRP
2026
Wind · SUV Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) 201 188 lb-ft 1-Speed Automatic FWD 126/101 (113) $39,700
Wave · SUV Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) 201 188 lb-ft 1-Speed Automatic FWD 126/101 (113) $44,700
2025
Wind · SUV Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor; 204 ps / 150 kW @ 6,000–9,000 rpm 204 188 lb-ft 1-speed automatic FWD 113 $39,600
Wave · SUV Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor; 204 ps / 150 kW @ 6,000–9,000 rpm 204 188 lb-ft 1-speed automatic FWD 113 $44,600
2024
Wind · SUV Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (BEV) 204 255 lb-ft 1-speed (Single-speed Reduction Gear) FWD 113 $39,600
Wave · SUV Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (BEV) 204 255 lb-ft 1-speed (Single-speed Reduction Gear) FWD 113 $44,600
2023
Wind · SUV Permanent magnet synchronous motor (BEV); 64.8 kWh / 358V lithium-ion pack 201 255 lb-ft 1-speed reduction gear FWD 126/101 (113) $39,550
Wave · SUV Permanent magnet synchronous motor (BEV); 64.8 kWh / 358V lithium-ion pack 201 255 lb-ft 1-speed reduction gear FWD 126/101 (113) $44,550

Safety & recalls by model year

YearRecallsNHTSA overall rating
2026 — —
2025 1 Not rated
2024 2 Not rated
2023 3 Not rated

US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.