Kia Niro
Crossover · 2017–2027 · Niro, Niro EV, Niro Plug-In Hybrid
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Collision warning | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 50 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2026 | 1.6L 4-cyl 1.6L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid Electric | FWD | 48–53 mpg 113 MPGe |
4 of 5 | 0 | 2 | Some versions | — |
| 2025 | 1.6L 4-cyl 1.6L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid Electric | FWD | 48–53 mpg 113 MPGe |
4 of 5 | 3 | 20 | Some versions | Yes |
| 2024 | 1.6L 4-cyl Electric | FWD | 49–53 mpg 113 MPGe |
5 of 5 | 4 | 19 | Some versions | Yes |
| 2023 | 1.6L 4-cyl 1.6L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid Electric | FWD | 48–53 mpg 113 MPGe |
5 of 5 | 7 | 65 | Some versions | Yes |
| 2022 | 1.6L 4-cyl 1.6L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid Electric | FWD | 43–50 mpg 112 MPGe |
4–5 of 5 | 3 | 42 | Optional | Yes |
| 2021 | 1.6L 4-cyl 1.6L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid Electric | FWD | 43–50 mpg 112 MPGe |
4 of 5 | 2 | 3 | Optional | Yes |
| 2020 | 1.6L 4-cyl 1.6L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid Electric | FWD | 43–50 mpg 112 MPGe |
4 of 5 | 4 | 63 | Some versions | Yes |
| 2019 | 1.6L 4-cyl 1.6L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid Electric | FWD | 43–50 mpg 112 MPGe |
4 of 5 | 1 | 99 | Some versions | Yes |
| 2018 | 1.6L 4-cyl 1.6L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | FWD | 43–50 mpg | Not rated | 4 | 73 | Optional | Yes |
| 2017 | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 43–50 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 101 | Optional | Yes |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Trims and features
What changed for 2027
- Starting prices: +$1,200 to +$3,200 (4 trims; hover for each)
- New trim: S
- No longer offered: Niro EV
- Touchscreen: 8 in → 12.3 in (LX)
- Digital gauge cluster: 4.2 in → 4 in (LX, SX, SX Touring, EX)
- Automatic emergency braking: AEB with Pedestrian Detection → AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection (LX)
- Touchscreen: 10.25 in → 12.3 in (SX, SX Touring, EX)
- Apple CarPlay: Not listed → Wireless (SX, SX Touring, EX)
- Android Auto: Not listed → Wireless (SX, SX Touring, EX)
2027 Niro trims
| EX | LX | S | SX | SX Touring | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||||
| Starting MSRP | $31,390 | $29,890 | $30,590 | $35,440 | $38,990 |
| Powertrain | |||||
| Engine | 1.6L GDI 4 Cylinder | 1.6L GDI 4 Cylinder | 1.6L GDI 4 Cylinder | 1.6L GDI 4 Cylinder | 1.6L GDI 4 Cylinder |
| Horsepower | 139 hp | 139 hp | 139 hp | 139 hp | 139 hp |
| Torque | 195 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Auto Transmission | 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Auto Transmission | 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Auto Transmission | 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Auto Transmission | 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Auto Transmission |
| Gears | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Drivetrain | Fwd | Fwd | Fwd | Fwd | Fwd |
| Fuel economy (combined) | 53 mpg | 53 mpg | — | 53 mpg | 49 mpg |
| Size and capability | |||||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Tech | |||||
| Touchscreen | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in |
| Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless |
| Android Auto | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless |
| Digital gauge cluster | 4 in | 4 in | 4 in | 4 in | 4 in |
| Audio | Optional | — | — | Harman Kardon | Harman Kardon |
| Wireless phone charging | Qi | — | — | Qi | Qi |
| Driver assistance | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go |
| Lane keeping | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert |
| Automatic emergency braking | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection |
| Rear cross-traffic | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking |
| 360-degree camera | — | — | — | — | Surround View Camera |
| Parking sensors | Rear | — | — | Front, Rear | Front, Rear |
| Comfort | |||||
| Seats | Synthetic Leather | Cloth | — | Synthetic Leather | Synthetic Leather |
| Heated seats | Front | — | — | Front | Front |
| Ventilated seats | — | — | — | Front | Front |
| Driver seat memory | — | — | — | Driver Seat | Driver Seat |
| Climate zones | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Remote start | Key Fob Remote Start | — | — | Key Fob Remote Start | Key Fob Remote Start |
| Second row | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench |
| Exterior | |||||
| Sunroof | Optional | — | — | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof |
| Power liftgate | Optional | — | — | Hands-Free Power Liftgate | Hands-Free Power Liftgate |
| Wheels | 16 in | 16 in | — | 16 in | 18 in |
| Headlights | — | — | — | — | Bi-LED Projector |
Packages and options (25)
| EX | LX | S | SX | SX Touring | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black C-Pillar Trim $195 | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| EX Premium Package $2,000 | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| LX Roof Rails $200 | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| Cross Bars $410 | Optional | — | Optional | — | — |
| Mud Guards $135 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Wheel Locks $80 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| All Season Floor Liners $220 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Auto-Dimming Mirror with Homelink (PnP) $375 | — | — | — | Optional | Optional |
| Auto-Dimming Mirror with Homelink (Wired) $375 | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Cargo Cover $160 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Net $75 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpeted Floor Mats $200 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Mat, Two-Level $100 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tray, Two-Level $140 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| First Aid Kit, Small $45 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Roadside Assistance Kit $75 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Aurora Black Pearl $395 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cityscape Green | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Interstellar Gray | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ivory Silver | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mineral Blue | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Snow White Pearl $395 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Sunset Beige | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Charcoal | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Sky Gray SynTex | Optional | — | — | Optional | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem configurator, Oem press release, Nhtsa vin decode, Oem order guide, Oem press release. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Apple lists CarPlay for: Niro 2017–2025, Niro 2023–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | KIA NIRO SUV HEV FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | KIA NIRO ELECTRIC SUV BEV FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | KIA NIRO SUV HEV FWD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 | Kia Niro SUV FWD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 17 |
| 2025 | Kia Niro EV SUV FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid SUV FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 | Kia Niro SUV FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 10 |
| 2024 | Kia Niro EV SUV FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 6 |
| 2024 | Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid SUV FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 3 |
| 2023 | Kia Niro SUV FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 2 | 44 |
| 2023 | Kia Niro EV SUV FWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Standard | 3 | 15 |
| 2023 | Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid SUV FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 6 |
| 2022 | Kia Niro Electric SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Standard | 2 | 30 |
| 2022 | Kia Niro Hybrid SUV FWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Kia Niro PHEV SUV FWD | Not Rated | Optional | Standard | 1 | 12 |
| 2021 | Kia Niro Electric SUV FWD | Not Rated | Optional | Standard | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 | Kia Niro Hybrid SUV FWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid SUV FWD | Not Rated | Optional | Standard | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | Kia Niro Electric SUV FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 19 |
| 2020 | Kia Niro Hybrid SUV FWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 39 |
| 2020 | Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid SUV FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 5 |
| 2019 | Kia Niro Electric SUV FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 17 |
| 2019 | Kia Niro Hybrid SUV FWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 82 |
| 2019 | Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid SUV FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Kia Niro Hybrid SUV FWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 3 | 60 |
| 2018 | Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid SUV FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 13 |
| 2017 | Kia Niro Hybrid SUV FWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 5 | 101 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Niro | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 50 |
| 2026 | Niro | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 49 |
| 2026 | Niro Electric | Auto (A1) | 113 |
| 2026 | Niro FE | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 53 |
| 2026 | Niro Plug-in Hybrid | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 48 |
| 2025 | Niro | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 49 |
| 2025 | Niro Electric | Auto (A1) | 113 |
| 2025 | Niro FE | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 53 |
| 2025 | Niro Plug-in Hybrid | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 48 |
| 2024 | Niro | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 49 |
| 2024 | Niro Electric | Auto (A1) | 113 |
| 2024 | Niro FE | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 53 |
| 2023 | Niro | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 49 |
| 2023 | Niro Electric | Auto (A1) | 113 |
| 2023 | Niro FE | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 53 |
| 2023 | Niro Plug-in Hybrid | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 48 |
| 2022 | Niro | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 49 |
| 2022 | Niro Electric | Auto (A1) | 112 |
| 2022 | Niro FE | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 50 |
| 2022 | Niro Plug-in Hybrid | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 46 |
| 2022 | Niro Touring | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 43 |
| 2021 | Niro | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 49 |
| 2021 | Niro Electric | Auto (A1) | 112 |
| 2021 | Niro FE | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 50 |
| 2021 | Niro Plug-in Hybrid | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 46 |
| 2021 | Niro Touring | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 43 |
| 2020 | Niro | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 49 |
| 2020 | Niro Electric | Auto (A1) | 112 |
| 2020 | Niro FE | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 50 |
| 2020 | Niro Plug-in Hybrid | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 46 |
| 2020 | Niro Touring | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 43 |
| 2019 | Niro | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 49 |
| 2019 | Niro Electric | Auto (A1) | 112 |
| 2019 | Niro FE | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 50 |
| 2019 | Niro Plug-in Hybrid | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 46 |
| 2019 | Niro Touring | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 43 |
| 2018 | Niro | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 49 |
| 2018 | Niro FE | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 50 |
| 2018 | Niro Plug-in Hybrid | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 46 |
| 2018 | Niro Touring | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 43 |
| 2017 | Niro | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 49 |
| 2017 | Niro FE | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 50 |
| 2017 | Niro Touring | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 43 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.