Trim Report

Kia Niro Wave2021

Includes:KIANIRO|Wave
$18,400
Starting From
246
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 246 active dealer listings as of

Min $18,400
Max $50,535
From $18,400
Fresh

Wave Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$10,900
$11K–$22K
26 listings53,846 avg miles
EX
From$5,000
961 listings|$5K–$40K
EX Premium
From$8,350
73 listings|$8K–$34K
EX Touring
From$17,994
125 listings|$18K–$38K
FE
From$6,500
12 listings|$7K–$16K
LX
From$2,275
932 listings|$2K–$34K
LXS
From$11,494
48 listings|$11K–$23K
S Touring
From$8,590
11 listings|$9K–$18K
SX Touring
From$19,718
119 listings|$20K–$41K
Touring
From$2,450
25 listings|$2K–$19K
Touring Special Edition
From$15,995
21 listings|$16K–$24K
Wave
From$18,400
246 listings|$18K–$51K
Wind
From$15,866
669 listings|$16K–$44K

2021 Kia Niro Wave Pricing

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Where to Find Kia Niro Wave

Location data for all 2021 Kia Niro trims combined

33States

California has the most inventory at 21%, with options spread across 33 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

Kia Niro Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2021 Kia Niro trims

Low Concern

Federal safety data shows 1 recalls and 9 complaints for the 2021 Kia Niro, a low safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

1
Recalls
9
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
23V5340002023-31-07
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CLUTCHES/BANDS:ACTUATORS/SOLENOIDS

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Niro and 2018-2022 Niro Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. Fluid may leak into the printed circuit board inside the hydraulic clutch actuator, which can result in an engine compartment fire.

A fire increases the risk of injury.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 9 issues reported over 1 model years, unknown or other problems are the most common for the 2021 Kia Niro. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Unknown Or Other2
02Power Train1
03Power Train,engine1
04Vehicle Speed Control1
05Power Train,electrical System,engine1
9 total across 1 model years (2021–2021)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Kia Niro Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2021 Kia Niro trims

43–112mpg combined
·
46-123city
·
40-102hwy
·
$700-$1,000/yr

The 2021 Kia Niro delivers 43 to 112 MPG combined across 5 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim
Niro Electric - Automatic (A1)
112mpg
Front-Wheel DriveEV
123 city102 hwy~$700/yr10/10 Clean
Niro FE - Automatic (AM-S6)
50mpg
1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
53 city48 hwy~$900/yr9/10 Clean
Niro - Automatic (AM-S6)
49mpg
1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
51 city46 hwy~$900/yr9/10 Clean
Niro Plug-in Hybrid - Automatic (AM-S6)
46mpg
1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
48 city44 hwy~$950/yr10/10 Clean
Niro Touring - Automatic (AM-S6)
43mpg
1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
46 city40 hwy~$1,000/yr9/10 Clean

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

2021 Kia Niro Wave FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the Wave compare to other Kia Niro trims?

with 246 listings tracked, the Wave sits in a specific spot in the 2021 Kia Niro lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2021 Kia Niro page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2021 Kia Niro Wave?

The Wave shares its core mechanicals with other Kia Niro trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for unknown or other issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. The 2021 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Kia Niro Wave?

The best model year for the Kia Niro Wave comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Kia Niro overview.

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