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Which Kia Niro years have ventilated (cooled) seats?

The Kia Niro offers ventilated (cooled) seats in 11 of the 11 model years we have trim data for (2017–2027). It first appears in 2017, standard on the Touring. In 2027 it's standard on the SX and SX Touring, and not available on the EX, LX and S.

YearHas it?Which trims
2027 Some trimsStandard on the SX and SX Touring. Not on the EX, LX and S.
2026 Some trimsStandard on the SX, SX Touring and Wave (EV). Not on the EX, LX and Wind (EV).
2025 Some trimsStandard on the SX, SX Touring, Wave (EV) and SX Touring (Plug-In Hybrid). Not on the EX, EX Touring, LX, Wind (EV) and EX (Plug-In Hybrid).
2024 Some trimsStandard on the SX, SX Touring, Wave (EV) and SX Touring (Plug-In Hybrid). Not on the EX, EX Touring, LX, Wind (EV) and EX (Plug-In Hybrid).
2023 Some trimsStandard on the SX, SX Touring, Wave (EV) and SX Touring (Plug-In Hybrid). Not on the EX, EX Touring, LX, Wind (EV) and EX (Plug-In Hybrid).
2022 Some trimsStandard on the EX Premium, EX Premium (EV) and EX Premium (Plug-In Hybrid). Not on the LX, LXS, LXS SE, Touring Special Edition, EX (EV), S (EV), EX (Plug-In Hybrid) and LXS (Plug-In Hybrid).
2021 Some trimsStandard on the EX Premium, EX Premium (EV) and EX Premium (Plug-In Hybrid). Not on the LX, LXS, Touring, Touring Special Edition, EX (EV), EX (Plug-In Hybrid) and LXS (Plug-In Hybrid).
2020 Some trimsStandard on the EX Premium, EX Premium (EV) and EX Premium (Plug-In Hybrid). Not on the LX, LXS, Touring, Touring Special Edition, EX (EV), EX (Plug-In Hybrid) and LXS (Plug-In Hybrid).
2019 Some trimsStandard on the Touring, EX Premium (EV) and EX Premium (Plug-In Hybrid). Optional on the EX (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the FE, LX, S Touring, EX (EV), EX (Plug-In Hybrid) and LX (Plug-In Hybrid).
2018 Some trimsStandard on the Touring and EX Premium (Plug-In Hybrid). Optional on the EX (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the FE, LX, EX (Plug-In Hybrid) and LX (Plug-In Hybrid).
2017 Some trimsStandard on the Touring. Not on the EX, FE, LX and Touring Launch Edition.

"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 ventilated (cooled) seats

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 seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroof