Strengths
- e-Niro genuine 250-mile real-world range
- Reliable HEV powertrain
- Reasonable boot for the platform
Weaknesses
- Touch infotainment slow
- HEV CVT-feel under load
- PHEV electric range only 30 miles
Notable tech
- Hyundai-Kia platform shared with Ioniq Mk1
- HEV / PHEV / EV (e-Niro) variants
- 64 kWh battery on flagship e-Niro
- 100 kW DC charging (50 kW on early)
Common issues
- e-Niro battery health monitor recall
- HEV 6DCT mechatronic
- Pre-facelift infotainment freeze
- PHEV 12V drain
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk1's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
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1.6 GDi Hybrid HEV
BHP139
Torque265 Nm
0–6011.1 s
Top101 mph
MPG (US)50 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6DCT
1.6 GDi Plug-in Hybrid
BHP139
Torque265 Nm
0–6010.8 s
Top107 mph
Range~30 mi EV
DriveFWD
Gearbox6DCT
e-Niro 39 kWh
BHP134
Torque395 Nm
0–609.5 s
Top96 mph
Range180 mi WLTP
Charging50 kW DC
DriveFWD
Gearbox1-speed
e-Niro 64 kWh
BHP201
Torque395 Nm
0–607.5 s
Top104 mph
Range282 mi WLTP
Charging100 kW DC
DriveFWD
Gearbox1-speed