Used 2021 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid SUV Trims Comparison
Trim level differences
The 2021 Niro Plug-In Hybrid is available in three trim levels: LXS, EX and EX Premium. All three trims come with a plug-in hybrid system that's good for 139 horsepower. The EPA estimates it'll be good for 26 miles of electric range and 46 mpg in combined driving once the hybrid battery is depleted. Feature highlights include:
Which Niro Plug-In Hybrid trim does Edmunds recommend?
We'd put our money down on the midlevel EX. For not much more money than the base trim, you get desirable features such as a power-adjustable driver's seat, heated front seats, a wireless phone charger and adaptive cruise control.
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Columbus, OH
| Vehicle | Niro Plug-In Hybrid LXS | Niro Plug-In Hybrid EX | Niro Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium |
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| Section Title | Features | Features | Features |
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard |
| Navigation | Not Available | Not Available | standard |
| Satellite radio | standard | standard | standard |
| Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | standard |
| Cruise control | standard | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | Not Available | standard | standard |
| Parking assistance | Not Available | Not Available | standard |
| Upholstery | cloth | leather/cloth | leatherette |
| Heated seats | Not Available | standard | standard |
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not Available | Not Available | standard |
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard |
| Sunroof | Not Available | Not Available | standard |
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Engine power | 139 hp @ 5,700 rpm | 139 hp @ 5,700 rpm | 139 hp @ 5,700 rpm |
| Engine torque | 195 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 195 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 195 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 1.6 l | 1.6 l | 1.6 l |
| Engine configuration | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
| Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automated manual |
| Tire size | 205/60R16 | 205/60R16 | 205/60R16 |
| Wheel size | - | - | - |
| Wheel type | alloy wheels | alloy wheels | alloy wheels |
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG (Gas only) | 48 / 44 / 46 MPG | 48 / 44 / 46 MPG | 48 / 44 / 46 MPG |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe (Electric + Gas) | 110 / 99 / 105 MPGe | 110 / 99 / 105 MPGe | 110 / 99 / 105 MPGe |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.4 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 11.4 gal. |
| Gas Driving Range (city/hwy) | 547 / 502 miles | 547 / 502 miles | 547 / 502 miles |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Section Title | Battery | Battery | Battery |
| EPA Electricity Range | 26 mi. | 26 mi. | 26 mi. |
| EPA KWh / 100 mi. | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Time To Charge Battery (At 240V) | 2.3 hr. | 2.3 hr. | 2.3 hr. |
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
| Turning circle | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. |
| Curb weight | 3,384 lb. | 3,384 lb. | 3,443 lb. |
| Ground Clearance | 6.3 in. | 6.3 in. | 6.3 in. |
| Overall Width with Mirrors | - | - | - |
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 71.1 in. | 71.1 in. | 71.1 in. |
| Height | 60.8 in. | 60.8 in. | 60.8 in. |
| Length | 171.5 in. | 171.5 in. | 171.5 in. |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in. | 106.3 in. | 106.3 in. |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo Space | 19.4 cu. ft. | 19.4 cu. ft. | 19.4 cu. ft. |
| Front Head Room | 40.1 in. | 40.1 in. | 40.1 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 41.7 in. | 41.7 in. | 41.7 in. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.0 in. | 56.0 in. | 56.0 in. |
| Rear Head Room | 39.1 in. | 39.1 in. | 39.1 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 37.4 in. | 37.4 in. | 37.4 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.2 in. | 55.2 in. | 55.2 in. |
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
| True Cost to Own® | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Average Cost Per Mile | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Depreciation | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Financing | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Taxes & Fees | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Fuel | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Insurance | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Maintenance | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Repairs | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors |
| Interior | Charcoal, cloth Light Gray/Black w/Electric Blue, cloth | Charcoal, leather/cloth Light Gray/Black w/Electric Blue, leather/cloth | Charcoal, leatherette Light Gray/Black w/Electric Blue, leatherette |
| Exterior | Aurora Black Pearl Snow White Pearl Platinum Graphite Deep Cerulean Silky Silver | Aurora Black Pearl Snow White Pearl Horizon Blue Platinum Graphite Deep Cerulean Runway Red Silky Silver | Aurora Black Pearl Snow White Pearl Horizon Blue Platinum Graphite Deep Cerulean Runway Red Silky Silver |