Which Kia Niro years have wireless Apple CarPlay?
The Kia Niro offers wireless Apple CarPlay in 6 of the 11 model years we have trim data for (2017–2027). It first appears in 2021, standard on the LX, LXS, Touring, EX (EV), EX (Plug-In Hybrid), EX Premium (Plug-In Hybrid) and LXS (Plug-In Hybrid). Every trim has it standard from 2027 on.
| Year | Has it? | Which trims |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Standard | Standard on every trim (EX, LX, S, SX and SX Touring). |
| 2026 | No | Not available on any trim. |
| 2025 | Some trims | Standard on the LX. Not on the EX, EX Touring, SX, SX Touring, Wave (EV), Wind (EV), EX (Plug-In Hybrid) and SX Touring (Plug-In Hybrid). |
| 2024 | Some trims | Standard on the LX. Not on the EX, EX Touring, SX, SX Touring, Wave (EV), Wind (EV), EX (Plug-In Hybrid) and SX Touring (Plug-In Hybrid). |
| 2023 | Some trims | Standard on the LX. Not on the EX, EX Touring, SX, SX Touring, Wave (EV), Wind (EV), EX (Plug-In Hybrid) and SX Touring (Plug-In Hybrid). |
| 2022 | Some trims | Standard on the LX, LXS, LXS SE, S (EV), EX (Plug-In Hybrid), EX Premium (Plug-In Hybrid) and LXS (Plug-In Hybrid). Not on the EX Premium, Touring Special Edition, EX (EV) and EX Premium (EV). |
| 2021 | Some trims | Standard on the LX, LXS, Touring, EX (EV), EX (Plug-In Hybrid), EX Premium (Plug-In Hybrid) and LXS (Plug-In Hybrid). Not on the EX Premium, Touring Special Edition and EX Premium (EV). |
| 2020 | No | Not available on any trim. |
| 2019 | No | Not available on any trim. |
| 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.
Every model with wireless Apple CarPlay
More about the Kia Niro
Wireless 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 seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroof