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Kia Niro Safety Rating 2019

Below is the 2020 Kia Niro safety rating information and crash results as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

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.

• NHTSA’s 5-Star Safety Ratings help consumers compare vehicle safety when searching for a car. More stars mean safer cars. Learn about crash test ratings. 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.
• In order to become a 2020 Top Safety Pick, Kia vehicles must be rated “Good” in several crash tests that includes driver-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests. They must also have a “Good” or “Acceptable” rating in the passenger-side small overlap front test.
• This upgrade to the base Niro adds essential driver assist technologies and premium comfort and convenience features to exceptional hybrid range—all in a seriously fun-to-drive package with plenty of interior space. 1 EPA-Estimated 53/48/50 MPG (City/Highway/Combined).

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.

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

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Kia Niro Consumer Reviews

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Recalls & Safety Issues.

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Crash Test Safety Ratings

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NCAP 5-Star Crash Test & Rollover Safety Ratings

The NHTSA has not conducted NCAP crash tests for the 2020 Niro yet.

IIHS Crash Test & Rollover Safety Ratings

GoodAcceptableMarginalPoor

2020 Kia Niro hybrid 4-door wagon

Moderate Overlap Front	Small Overlap Driver	Small Overlap Passenger	Side	Rear1	Rollover2
GOverall G Structure G Head/Neck Injury G Chest Injury G Left Leg Injury A Right Leg Injury G Restraints Full IIHS Moderate Overlap Crash Test report »	GOverall G Structure G Head/Neck Injury G Chest Injury G Hip/Thigh Injury G Lower Leg Injury G Restraints Full IIHS Small Overlap Driver-side Crash Test report »	GOverall A Structure G Head/Neck Injury G Chest Injury G Hip/Thigh Injury G Lower Leg Injury G Restraints Full IIHS Small Overlap Passenger-side Crash Test report »	GOverall G Structure Driver G Head Protection G Head/Neck Injury G Torso Injury G Pelvis/Legs Injury Rear Passenger G Head Protection G Head/Neck Injury G Torso Injury G Pelvis/Legs Injury Full IIHS Side Impact Crash Test report »	GOverall G Geometry G Dynamic Full IIHS Rear Impact Crash Test report »	GOverall Full IIHS Rollover Safety report »
1 — Manual cloth seat. 2 — Rating applies to both the Niro hybrid (tested) and Niro Plug-In Hybrid versions.

GoodAcceptableMarginalPoor

2020 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 4-door wagon

Moderate Overlap Front	Small Overlap Driver	Small Overlap Passenger	Side	Rear1	Rollover2
GOverall G Structure G Head/Neck Injury G Chest Injury G Left Leg Injury A Right Leg Injury G Restraints Full IIHS Moderate Overlap Crash Test report »	GOverall G Structure G Head/Neck Injury G Chest Injury G Hip/Thigh Injury G Lower Leg Injury G Restraints Full IIHS Small Overlap Driver-side Crash Test report »	GOverall A Structure G Head/Neck Injury G Chest Injury G Hip/Thigh Injury G Lower Leg Injury G Restraints Full IIHS Small Overlap Passenger-side Crash Test report »	GOverall G Structure Driver G Head Protection G Head/Neck Injury G Torso Injury G Pelvis/Legs Injury Rear Passenger G Head Protection G Head/Neck Injury G Torso Injury G Pelvis/Legs Injury Full IIHS Side Impact Crash Test report »	GOverall G Geometry G Dynamic Full IIHS Rear Impact Crash Test report »	GOverall Full IIHS Rollover Safety report »
1 — Manual cloth seat. 2 — Rating applies to both the Niro hybrid (tested) and Niro Plug-In Hybrid versions.

Ratings only apply to the model and body or seat type tested. The date of manufacture and optional safety equipment can affect results. For full details see www.iihs.org.

Kia Niro Safety Rating 2020

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