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Used 2022 Kia Niro SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2022 Kia Niro is a hatchback/small SUV available in five trim levels: LX, LXS, LXS Special Edition, 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:

LX
The entry-level Niro comes with the basics and a few handy convenience features that include:

  • 16-inch alloy wheels with wheel covers
  • Two USB inputs
  • Cloth upholstery
  • 60/40-split folding rear seats
  • Dual-zone climate control
  • 8-inch infotainment touchscreen
  • Android Auto and Apple CarPlay with wireless connectivity
  • Six-speaker audio system
  • Keyless entry

LXS
More comprehensively equipped thanks to:

  • Uniquely styled 16-inch wheels
  • Rear-seat center armrest
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
  • Additional underfloor trunk storage
  • Proximity key with push-button start
  • Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
  • Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)
  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane keeping assist (steers the Niro back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
  • Automatic high beams

LXS Special Edition
Includes a few extra features to dress up the interior, such as:

  • Sunroof
  • Cloth and leather combination upholstery
  • LED interior lights
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind the vehicle when parking)

Touring Special Edition
The Touring Special Edition deletes the rear parking sensors but adds:

  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • Foglights
  • Power-folding, heated mirrors
  • Simulated leather upholstery
  • Air vents for rear passengers
  • 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen (deletes wireless capabilities for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto)
  • Eight-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio system
  • Satellite radio
  • Wireless charging pad
  • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)

EX Premium
The range-topping EX Premium comes fully loaded with:

  • 16-inch alloy wheels
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Cargo cover (optional on all other models)

Which Niro trim does Edmunds recommend?

In the intersecting sweet spot between price and feature content, the LXS Special Edition trim gets our vote. It adds a handful of convenience items and enhancements (power driver's seat, sunroof and partial leather upholstery) to dress up the interior without driving the price up drastically. If the Touring Special Edition trim wasn't penalized with lower fuel economy, that version would be our choice.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Ludington, MI
Vehicle
Niro LX
Niro LXS
Niro LXS SE
Niro Touring SE
Niro EX Premium
Vehicle
LX
1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM
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LXS
1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM
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LXS SE
1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM
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Touring SE
1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM
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EX Premium
1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM
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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
Not Available
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
Parking assistance
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
leather/cloth
leatherette
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
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
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
205/60R16
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
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
53 / 48 / 50 MPG
51 / 46 / 49 MPG
51 / 46 / 49 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
607 / 547 miles
547 / 476 miles
607 / 547 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
35.0 ft.
35.0 ft.
35.0 ft.
35.0 ft.
35.0 ft.
Curb weight
3,117 lb.
3,199 lb.
3,199 lb.
3,287 lb.
3,199 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
Cargo Space
19.4 cu. ft.
19.4 cu. ft.
19.4 cu. ft.
19.4 cu. ft.
19.4 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
54.5 cu. ft.
54.5 cu. ft.
54.5 cu. ft.
54.5 cu. ft.
54.5 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.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$34,710
$34,349
$35,670
$37,098
$35,698
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.46
$0.46
$0.48
$0.49
$0.48
Depreciation
$10,308
$9,781
$10,925
$10,761
$10,621
Financing
$3,545
$3,588
$3,711
$3,963
$3,961
Taxes & Fees
$1,601
$1,621
$1,675
$1,790
$1,789
Fuel
$5,160
$5,263
$5,263
$6,005
$5,263
Insurance
$6,647
$6,647
$6,647
$6,647
$6,615
Maintenance
$5,824
$5,824
$5,824
$6,307
$5,824
Repairs
$1,625
$1,625
$1,625
$1,625
$1,625
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Gray, cloth
Charcoal, cloth
Gray, cloth
Charcoal, cloth
Light Gray w/Electric Blue, leather/cloth
Charcoal, leather/cloth
Light Gray w/Electric Blue, leatherette
Charcoal, leatherette
Light Gray w/Electric Blue, leatherette
Charcoal, leatherette
Exterior
Aurora Black Pearl
Snow White Pearl
Silky Silver
Deep Cerulean
Aurora Black Pearl
Snow White Pearl
Silky Silver
Deep Cerulean
Aurora Black Pearl
Snow White Pearl
Silky Silver
Deep Cerulean
Runway Red
Horizon Blue
Solar Orange
Aurora Black Pearl
Snow White Pearl
Silky Silver
Deep Cerulean
Horizon Blue