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Used Kia Niro: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Kia Niro from 2017 to 2022: what each year typically sells for (about $11,500 to $20,000), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2017–2022.
2017–2022 Kia Niro
A practical hybrid crossover with excellent fuel economy, plus plug-in hybrid and electric versions.
Years to target: 2017–2022. It has a strong reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $11,500 | Target | Not rated | ~105,000 |
| 2018 | $12,500 | Target | Not rated | ~95,000 |
| 2019 | $14,000 | Target | Not rated | ~85,000 |
| 2020 | $16,000 | Target | Not rated | ~75,000 |
| 2021 | $18,000 | Target | Not rated | ~65,000 |
| 2022 | $20,000 | Target | Not rated | ~55,000 |
Worth knowing
- It is front-wheel drive only with modest power, and the dual-clutch transmission can feel abrupt in traffic.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the EX: it adds blind-spot monitoring, heated seats and push-button start over the LX. The FE gets the best mileage, and the Touring adds a sunroof.
On the test drive
On a hybrid, ask for a battery health check. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from 2020, optional from 2017.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2017, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: standard from the start of this generation (2017).
Also worth comparing at this price
- Acura RDX 2016–2017 · $15,000–$16,500
- Nissan Kicks 2020–2021 · $14,000–$16,000
- Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2020–2021 · $14,500–$16,000
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.