Used 2021 Kia Niro SUV Trims Comparison
Trim level differences
The 2021 Kia Niro is a hatchback/small SUV available in five trim levels: LX, LXS, Touring, Touring Special Edition and EX Premium. Every Niro comes with a four-cylinder hybrid electric powertrain that's good for 139 horsepower. That power is sent to the front wheels through a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Feature highlights for the Niro include:
Which Niro trim does Edmunds recommend?
Of the five available trim levels, we like the Touring trim the best. It combines some nice features, such as adaptive cruise control and a power-adjustable driver's seat, without adding too much to the price tag. Just be aware that fuel economy is lower with this trim level (43 mpg combined).
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Shepherdsville, KY
| Vehicle | Niro LX | Niro LXS | Niro Touring | Niro Touring SE | Niro EX Premium |
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| Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features |
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Navigation | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard |
| Satellite radio | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard | standard |
| Keyless Ignition | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard | standard |
| Parking assistance | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard |
| Upholstery | cloth | cloth | leather/cloth | leather | leatherette |
| Heated seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard |
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard |
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Sunroof | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard | standard |
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | 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 | 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 | 195 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 195 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 1.6 l | 1.6 l | 1.6 l | 1.6 l | 1.6 l |
| Engine configuration | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
| Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automated manual |
| Tire size | 205/60R16 | 205/60R16 | 225/45R18 | 225/45R18 | 205/60R16 |
| Wheel size | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wheel type | alloy wheels | alloy wheels | alloy wheels | alloy wheels | alloy wheels |
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 53 / 48 / 50 MPG | 51 / 46 / 49 MPG | 46 / 40 / 43 MPG | 46 / 40 / 43 MPG | 51 / 46 / 49 MPG |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 11.9 gal. |
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 631 / 571 miles | 607 / 547 miles | 547 / 476 miles | 547 / 476 miles | 607 / 547 miles |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
| Turning circle | 35.0 ft. | 35.0 ft. | 35.0 ft. | 35.0 ft. | 35.0 ft. |
| Curb weight | 3,100 lb. | 3,122 lb. | 3,227 lb. | 3,280 lb. | 3,192 lb. |
| Ground Clearance | 6.3 in. | 6.3 in. | 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. | 71.1 in. | 71.1 in. |
| Height | 60.8 in. | 60.8 in. | 60.8 in. | 60.8 in. | 60.8 in. |
| Length | 171.5 in. | 171.5 in. | 171.5 in. | 171.5 in. | 171.5 in. |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in. | 106.3 in. | 106.3 in. | 106.3 in. | 106.3 in. |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo Space | 19.4 cu. ft. | 19.4 cu. ft. | 19.4 cu. ft. | 19.4 cu. ft. | 19.4 cu. ft. |
| Front Head Room | 40.1 in. | 40.1 in. | 40.1 in. | 40.1 in. | 40.1 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 41.7 in. | 41.7 in. | 41.7 in. | 41.7 in. | 41.7 in. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.0 in. | 56.0 in. | 56.0 in. | 56.0 in. | 56.0 in. |
| Rear Head Room | 39.1 in. | 39.1 in. | 39.1 in. | 39.1 in. | 39.1 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 37.4 in. | 37.4 in. | 37.4 in. | 37.4 in. | 37.4 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.2 in. | 55.2 in. | 55.2 in. | 55.2 in. | 55.2 in. |
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
| True Cost to Own® | $31,553 | $31,323 | $33,786 | $33,826 | $31,989 |
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.42 | $0.42 | $0.45 | $0.45 | $0.43 |
| Depreciation | $9,792 | $9,425 | $10,360 | $10,152 | $9,455 |
| Financing | $3,163 | $3,196 | $3,479 | $3,667 | $3,741 |
| Taxes & Fees | $1,125 | $1,135 | $1,227 | $1,287 | $1,311 |
| Fuel | $4,683 | $4,777 | $5,448 | $5,448 | $4,777 |
| Insurance | $4,980 | $4,980 | $4,980 | $4,980 | $4,895 |
| Maintenance | $5,737 | $5,737 | $6,219 | $6,219 | $5,737 |
| Repairs | $2,073 | $2,073 | $2,073 | $2,073 | $2,073 |
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
| Interior | Charcoal, cloth Gray, cloth | Charcoal, cloth Gray, cloth | Light Gray w/Electric Blue, leather/cloth Charcoal, leather/cloth | Light Gray w/Electric Blue, leather Charcoal, leather | Charcoal, leatherette Light Gray w/Electric Blue, leatherette |
| Exterior | Aurora Black Pearl Deep Cerulean Snow White Pearl Silky Silver Runway Red | Aurora Black Pearl Deep Cerulean Snow White Pearl Silky Silver Runway Red | Aurora Black Pearl Deep Cerulean Snow White Pearl Silky Silver Runway Red | Horizon Blue Solar Orange | Aurora Black Pearl Deep Cerulean Snow White Pearl Horizon Blue Silky Silver Runway Red |