LX
The Essentials
139-hp 1.6L hybrid with 53 MPG combined, 8-inch touchscreen, wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, woven cloth seats, and a full suite of standard driver-assist safety tech.
Four trims. One reference. Skim the quick-glance chart, dig into each trim's personality, or expand the full spec sheet — your call.
QUICK GLANCE
The Essentials
139-hp 1.6L hybrid with 53 MPG combined, 8-inch touchscreen, wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, woven cloth seats, and a full suite of standard driver-assist safety tech.
The Sweet Spot
Adds Smart Key with push-button start, heated front seats, 10.25-inch touchscreen with navigation, wireless charger, Highway Driving Assist, smart power liftgate (avail.), and Kia Connect.
The Premium
Ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel, power sunroof, Harman Kardon 8-speaker audio, Digital Key 2.0, driver memory seat, power-folding mirrors, and Remote Smart Parking-class features.
The Top Tier
18-inch alloy wheels, LED projector headlights, LED fog lights, gloss-black exterior accents, alloy sport pedals, and gloss-black side mirrors — the fully kitted Niro.
Adds Smart Key with push-button start, heated front seats, 10.25-inch touchscreen with navigation, wireless charger, Highway Driving Assist, smart power liftgate (avail.), and Kia Connect.
Side by side
The Full Spec Sheet
| Spec | LX | EX | SX | SX Touring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPA MPG, 16-inch Alloy Wheels (City/Hwy/Comb) | 53/54/53 | 53/54/53 | 53/54/53 | — |
| EPA MPG, 18-inch Alloy Wheels (City/Hwy/Comb) | — | — | — | 53/45/49 |
| Spec | LX | EX | SX | SX Touring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning w/ Parallel Exit | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (Car & Pedestrian Detection) | Standard | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (Ped/Cyclist/Junction Turning) | — | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Park Distance Warning – Rear | — | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Park Distance Warning – Front | — | — | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Keeping Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Following Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go – Curve | — | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Highway Driving Assist | — | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Driver Attention Warning w/ Leading Vehicle Departure Alert | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Occupant Alert | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Safe Exit Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Spec | LX | EX | SX | SX Touring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dual Front Advanced Airbags | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Dual Front Side Airbags | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Full-Length Side Curtain Airbags | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Driver's Side Knee Airbag | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rollover Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 3-Point Seat Belts for All Seating Positions | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Seat Belt Pretensioners | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Height-Adjustable Front Seat Belt Anchors | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rearview Monitor w/ Dynamic Parking Guidance | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| ABS, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Vehicle Stability Management | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Hill-Start Assist Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Downhill Brake Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Spec | LX | EX | SX | SX Touring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remote Keyless Entry w/ Vehicle Immobilizer | Standard | — | — | — |
| Smart Key | — | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Push Button Start | — | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Digital Key 2.0 | — | — | Standard | Standard |
| Power Windows w/ Driver One-Touch Auto-Up/Down | Standard | Standard | — | — |
| Power Windows w/ Driver & Front Passenger One-Touch Auto-Up/Down | — | — | Standard | Standard |
| Auto Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers | — | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Window Washer/Wiper | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Day/Night Rearview Mirror | Standard | Standard | — | — |
| Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | — | — | Standard | Standard |
| Power-Adjustable Side View Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Power-Folding Side View Mirrors | — | — | Standard | Standard |
| Heated Side View Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Spec | LX | EX | SX | SX Touring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-Way Manual Driver's Seat | Standard | — | — | — |
| 10-Way Power Driver's Seat w/ 2-Way Power Lumbar | — | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 6-Way Manual Passenger's Seat | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Heated Front Seats | — | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ventilated Front Seats | — | — | Standard | Standard |
| Heated Steering Wheel | — | — | Standard | Standard |
| Driver's Memory Seat Integrated System | — | — | Standard | Standard |
| 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seats | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 2nd-Row Center Armrest w/ Cup Holders | — | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Dual-Level Cargo Floor | — | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Solar Control Glass | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sound-Absorbing Windshield Glass | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sound-Absorbing Front Door Window Glass | — | — | Standard | Standard |
| Heated Windshield | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Privacy Glass | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Heated Rear Defroster | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Power Sunroof | — | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Woven Cloth Seat Trim | Standard | — | — | — |
| SynTex & Cloth Seat Trim | — | Standard | — | — |
| Perforated SynTex Seat Trim | — | — | Standard | Standard |
| SynTex-Wrapped Gear Shift Knob | — | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| SynTex-Wrapped Steering Wheel | — | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Interior Accent Trim, Black Metallic | Standard | — | — | — |
| Interior Accent Trim, Gloss Black | — | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Alloy Sport Pedals | — | — | — | Standard |
| Ambient Lighting | — | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Interior Lighting | Standard | Standard | — | — |
| LED Interior Lighting | — | — | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Sun Visor Vanity Mirrors | Standard | Standard | — | — |
| LED Illuminated Sun Visor Vanity Mirrors | — | — | Standard | Standard |
| Inside Door Handles, Metal Paint | Standard | — | — | — |
| Inside Door Handles, Chrome | — | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Spec | LX | EX | SX | SX Touring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-inch Touchscreen Display | Standard | — | — | — |
| 10.25-inch Touchscreen Display w/ Navigation | — | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 4.3-inch Instrument Display | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 6-Speaker Audio System | Standard | Standard | — | — |
| Harman Kardon® Premium Audio, 8 Speakers | — | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Android Auto™ | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Apple CarPlay® | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| SiriusXM® Satellite Radio | — | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Start | — | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Kia Connect | — | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Wireless Phone Charger | — | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Pre-Cooling & Heating through Kia Access App | — | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front USB-A Charging Ports | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Front USB-C Charging Port | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2nd-Row USB-A Charging Ports | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 12V Power Port, Front Console | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Scheduled Maintenance Reminder via Kia Access App | — | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Bluetooth® w/ Multi-Device Connectivity | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | — | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Spec | LX | EX | SX | SX Touring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roof Rails | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Smart Power Liftgate | — | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| 16-inch Aero Alloy Wheels | Standard | Standard | Standard | — |
| 18-inch Alloy Wheels w/ Black & Machined Finish | — | — | — | Standard |
| Tire Size 205/60R16 | Standard | Standard | Standard | — |
| Tire Size 225/45R18 | — | — | — | Standard |
| Tire Mobility Kit | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auto Headlight Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Projector Headlights | Standard | Standard | Standard | — |
| LED Projector Headlights | — | — | — | Standard |
| LED Fog Lights | — | — | Standard | Standard |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| High Beam Assist (HBA) | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Hybrid Front Bumper w/ Silver Painted Skid Plate | Standard | Standard | — | — |
| Hybrid Front Bumper w/ Chrome Coated Skid Plate | — | — | Standard | Standard |
| Window Surround, Chrome | Standard | Standard | — | — |
| Window Surround, Satin Chrome | — | — | Standard | Standard |
| Wheel Arch Molding, Matte Black | Standard | Standard | — | — |
| Wheel Arch Molding, Gloss Black | — | — | Standard | Standard |
| Side Sill Molding, Matte Black | Standard | Standard | — | — |
| Side Sill Molding, Gloss Black | — | — | Standard | Standard |
| Door Handles, Body Color | Standard | Standard | — | — |
| Door Handles, Body Color w/ Satin Chrome Accent | — | — | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Spoiler, Body Color | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Side View Mirrors, Body Color | Standard | Standard | Standard | — |
| Side View Mirrors, Gloss Black | — | — | — | Standard |
| Shark Fin Antenna | — | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Spec | LX | EX | SX | SX Touring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 60.8 in. | 60.8 in. | 60.8 in. | 60.8 in. |
| Width | 71.9 in. | 71.9 in. | 71.9 in. | 71.9 in. |
| Length | 174.0 in. | 174.0 in. | 174.0 in. | 174.0 in. |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in. | 107.1 in. | 107.1 in. | 107.1 in. |
| Track: Front/Rear | 62.4 / 62.8 in. | 62.4 / 62.8 in. | 62.4 / 62.8 in. | 61.9 / 62.4 in. |
| Approach Angle | 15.2° | 15.2° | 15.2° | 15.2° |
| Departure Angle | 27.4° | 27.4° | 27.4° | 27.4° |
| Ground Clearance | 6.3 in. | 6.3 in. | 6.3 in. | 6.3 in. |
| Headroom: Front/Rear | 40.5 / 39.6 in. | 40.5 / 39.6 in. | 40.5 / 39.6 in. | 40.5 / 39.6 in. |
| Shoulder Room: Front/Rear | 56.3 / 55.4 in. | 56.3 / 55.4 in. | 56.3 / 55.4 in. | 56.3 / 55.4 in. |
| Hip Room: Front/Rear | 53.3 / 53.0 in. | 53.3 / 53.0 in. | 53.3 / 53.0 in. | 53.3 / 53.0 in. |
| Legroom: Front/Rear | 41.5 / 39.8 in. | 41.5 / 39.8 in. | 41.5 / 39.8 in. | 41.5 / 39.8 in. |
| Total Interior Volume (SAE) | 105.1 cu. ft. | 105.1 cu. ft. | 105.1 cu. ft. | 105.1 cu. ft. |
| Cargo Volume: Rear Seat Up/Down (SAE) | 22.8 / 63.7 cu. ft. | 22.8 / 63.7 cu. ft. | 22.8 / 63.7 cu. ft. | 22.8 / 63.7 cu. ft. |
| Curb Weight (min/max) | 3,071–3,247 lb. | 3,071–3,247 lb. | 3,071–3,247 lb. | 3,071–3,247 lb. |
| Gross Weight | 4,211 lb. | 4,211 lb. | 4,211 lb. | 4,211 lb. |
| Engine Type | 1.6L 4-Cylinder Full Parallel Hybrid | 1.6L 4-Cylinder Full Parallel Hybrid | 1.6L 4-Cylinder Full Parallel Hybrid | 1.6L 4-Cylinder Full Parallel Hybrid |
| Displacement | 1,580 cc | 1,580 cc | 1,580 cc | 1,580 cc |
| Valve Train | DOHC, 16-valve | DOHC, 16-valve | DOHC, 16-valve | DOHC, 16-valve |
| Engine Valve Gear | Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) | Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) | Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) | Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) |
| Compression Ratio | 14.0:1 | 14.0:1 | 14.0:1 | 14.0:1 |
| Fuel Delivery System | Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) |
| Combined Drivetrain Horsepower | 139 hp | 139 hp | 139 hp | 139 hp |
| Combined Drivetrain Torque | 195 lb.-ft. | 195 lb.-ft. | 195 lb.-ft. | 195 lb.-ft. |
| 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Auto Transmission | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Mode Select | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Fuel Requirement | Regular Unleaded, 87 Octane or higher | Regular Unleaded, 87 Octane or higher | Regular Unleaded, 87 Octane or higher | Regular Unleaded, 87 Octane or higher |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 11.1 gal. | 11.1 gal. | 11.1 gal. | 11.1 gal. |
| Layout | Front Engine, Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front Engine, Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front Engine, Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front Engine, Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Steering Type | Column-Mounted, MDPS (C-MDPS) | Column-Mounted, MDPS (C-MDPS) | Column-Mounted, MDPS (C-MDPS) | Column-Mounted, MDPS (C-MDPS) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts, Gas Shocks | MacPherson Struts, Gas Shocks | MacPherson Struts, Gas Shocks | MacPherson Struts, Gas Shocks |
| Rear Suspension | Independent, Multi-link | Independent, Multi-link | Independent, Multi-link | Independent, Multi-link |
| Turning Circle (Curb-to-Curb) | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. |
| Electronic Parking Brake | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Braking System | 4-Wheel Disc w/ ABS | 4-Wheel Disc w/ ABS | 4-Wheel Disc w/ ABS | 4-Wheel Disc w/ ABS |
| Front Ventilated Brake Disc Diameter | 15.0 in. | 15.0 in. | 15.0 in. | 15.0 in. |
| Rear Solid Brake Disc Diameter | 14.0 in. | 14.0 in. | 14.0 in. | 14.0 in. |