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Rear Seat
Front Seat
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In the frontal test, protection of the 10 year dummy was good apart from the neck, protection of which was adequate. Readings from the 6 year dummy indicated weak chest protection and a marginal level of neck protection. In the side impact, protection of both child dummies was good and the Niro scored maximum points. The front passenger airbag can be disabled to allow a rearward-facing child restraint to be used in that seating position. Clear information is provided to the driver regarding the status of the airbag and the system was rewarded. All of the child restraints for which the Niro is designed could be properly installed and accommodated apart from the Universal Group I and Group II/III restraints in the rear centre seat.
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Head Impact 13.9 Pts
Pelvis Impact 4.4 Pts
Leg Impact 6.0 Pts
The bonnet provided predominantly good or adequate protection against head injuries, with poor results recorded along the edges and on the stiff windscreen pillars. The bumper provided good protection to pedestrians' legs at all test points. Protection of the pelvis was mostly good, although poor results were recorded at the outer edges. The 'Advanced Driving Assistance Pack' includes an autonomous emergency braking system which can detect pedestrians. The results of those tests are not included in this assessment as the pack is an option.
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| System Name | Speed Limiter |
| Speed Limit Information Function | N/A |
| Warning Function | Manually set |
| Speed Limitation Function | Manually set (accurate to 5km/h) |
| Applies To | All seats | ||
| Warning | Driver Seat | Front Passenger(s) | Rear Passenger(s) |
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| System Name | Lane Keep Assist |
| Type | Lane Keep Assist and Lane Departure Warning |
| Operational From | 55 km/h |
| Warning | Audible |
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LKA Confirmation Test
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LDW Confirmation Test
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The Niro has a standard seatbelt reminder for the front and rear seats. A driver-set speed limiter is also standard, together with a lane assistance system that warns the driver when the car is drifting out of lane and gently steers the car away from the lane marker. Autonomous emergency braking is part of the option pack and is not included here.
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Specifications
Tested Model Kia Niro GL, 1.6GDI Hybrid, LHD
Body Type - 5 door hatchback
Year Of Publication 2016
Kerb Weight 1414kg
VIN From Which Rating Applies - all Kia Niros including PHEVs
Class Small Family Car
Safety Equipment
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The passenger compartment remained stable in the frontal offset test. Dummy readings indicated good protection of the knees and femurs of the driver and passenger. Kia showed that a similar level of protection would be provided to occupants of different sizes and to those sat in different positions. In the full-width frontal impact, protection of the driver was good or adequate. However, protection of the rear seat occupant was rated as weak for the chest and poor for the pelvis. Dummy readings indicated that the pelvis had slipped under the seatbelt instead of being properly restrained by it. In the side barrier and more severe side pole impact, the Niro scored maximum points, with good protection of all critical body areas. Tests showed good protection from the front seats and head restraints against whiplash injuries in the event of a rear-end collision. A geometric assessment of the rear seats indicated marginal protection. Additional whiplash protection is available from the 'Advanced Driving Assistance Pack', available as an option and not included in this assessment.