Which Kia Niro years have remote start?
The Kia Niro offers remote start in 8 of the 11 model years we have trim data for (2017–2027). It first appears in 2019, standard on the EX (EV) and EX Premium (EV). In 2027 it's standard on the EX, SX and SX Touring, and not available on the LX and S.
| Year | Has it? | Which trims |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Some trims | Standard on the EX, SX and SX Touring. Not on the LX and S. |
| 2026 | Some trims | Standard on the EX, SX, SX Touring and Wave (EV). Not on the LX and Wind (EV). |
| 2025 | Some trims | Standard on the EX, EX Touring, SX, SX Touring, Wave (EV), Wind (EV), EX (Plug-In Hybrid) and SX Touring (Plug-In Hybrid). Not on the LX. |
| 2024 | Some trims | Standard on the EX, EX Touring, SX, SX Touring, Wave (EV), Wind (EV), EX (Plug-In Hybrid) and SX Touring (Plug-In Hybrid). Not on the LX. |
| 2023 | Some trims | Standard on the EX, EX Touring, SX, SX Touring, Wave (EV), Wind (EV), EX (Plug-In Hybrid) and SX Touring (Plug-In Hybrid). Not on the LX. |
| 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), EX Premium (Plug-In Hybrid) and LXS (Plug-In Hybrid). Not on the LX. |
| 2020 | No | Not available on any trim. |
| 2019 | Some trims | Standard on the EX (EV) and EX Premium (EV). Not on the EX, FE, LX, S Touring, Touring, EX (Plug-In Hybrid), EX Premium (Plug-In Hybrid) and LX (Plug-In Hybrid). |
| 2018 | No | Not available on any trim. |
| 2017 | No | Not available on any trim. |
"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.
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 centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsSunroof or moonroof