Which Kia Niro years have blind-spot monitoring?
The Kia Niro offers blind-spot monitoring in 11 of the 11 model years we have trim data for (2017–2027). It first appears in 2017, standard on the EX, Touring and Touring Launch Edition. Every trim has it standard from 2023 on.
| Year | Has it? | Which trims |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Standard | Standard on every trim (EX, LX, S, SX and SX Touring). |
| 2026 | Standard | Standard on every trim (EX, LX, SX, SX Touring, Wave (EV) and Wind (EV)). |
| 2025 | Standard | Standard on every trim (EX, EX Touring, LX, SX, SX Touring, Wave (EV), Wind (EV), EX (Plug-In Hybrid) and SX Touring (Plug-In Hybrid)). |
| 2024 | Standard | Standard on every trim (EX, EX Touring, LX, SX, SX Touring, Wave (EV), Wind (EV), EX (Plug-In Hybrid) and SX Touring (Plug-In Hybrid)). |
| 2023 | Standard | Standard on every trim (EX, EX Touring, LX, SX, SX Touring, Wave (EV), Wind (EV), EX (Plug-In Hybrid) and SX Touring (Plug-In Hybrid)). |
| 2022 | Some trims | Standard on the EX Premium, LXS, LXS SE, Touring Special Edition, EX (EV), EX Premium (EV), S (EV), EX (Plug-In Hybrid), EX Premium (Plug-In Hybrid) and LXS (Plug-In Hybrid). Not on the LX. |
| 2021 | Some trims | Standard on the EX Premium, LXS, Touring, Touring Special Edition, EX (EV), EX Premium (EV), EX (Plug-In Hybrid) and EX Premium (Plug-In Hybrid). Not on the LX and LXS (Plug-In Hybrid). |
| 2020 | Some trims | Standard on the EX Premium, LXS, Touring, Touring Special Edition, EX (EV), EX Premium (EV), EX (Plug-In Hybrid), EX Premium (Plug-In Hybrid) and LXS (Plug-In Hybrid). Not on the LX. |
| 2019 | Some trims | Standard on the EX, S Touring, Touring, EX (EV), EX Premium (EV), EX (Plug-In Hybrid) and EX Premium (Plug-In Hybrid). Not on the FE, LX and LX (Plug-In Hybrid). |
| 2018 | Some trims | Standard on the EX, Touring, EX (Plug-In Hybrid) and EX Premium (Plug-In Hybrid). Not on the FE, LX and LX (Plug-In Hybrid). |
| 2017 | Some trims | Standard on the EX, Touring and Touring Launch Edition. Not on the FE and LX. |
"Optional" means a package, option or drivetrain (FWD or AWD) adds it, so check the window sticker of the car you're buying. Trim data from OpenSpec, the manufacturer's equipment guides and NHTSA's vehicle database; years without trim data aren't listed.
Every model with blind-spot monitoring
More about the Kia Niro
Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingHead-up displayPower liftgateHybrid, plug-in hybrid or electricFully electricAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centering360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroof