2025 Kia Niro Trims Comparison
Which 2025 Niro trim does Edmunds recommend?
We suggest checking out the EX trim. For a sensible price jump from the base trim, you get upgrades that include a larger infotainment touchscreen, a wireless charging pad, keyless entry, heated seats and adaptive cruise control. Along with synthetic leather upholstery, the upgrades add to the appeal.
2025 Niro trim level differences
The 2025 Kia Niro hybrid is a small SUV available in five trim levels: LX, EX, EX Touring, SX and SX Touring. Every Niro comes with a four-cylinder hybrid electric powertrain good for 139 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. That power is sent to the front wheels through a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Feature highlights for the Niro include:
Pricing
LX - $28,435 MSRP
Edmunds suggests you pay
$27,3974 for sale near you
Prices based on sales in IL thru 8/4/25
Final assembly in South Korea
Compare 2025 Niro trims side-by-side
Comparing average pricing near
Chicago, IL
| Vehicle | Niro LX | Niro EX | Niro EX Touring | Niro SX | Niro SX Touring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | LX 1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM
1 for sale near you | Editors' Pick EX 1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM
1 for sale near you | EX Touring 1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM
4 for sale near you | SX 1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM
| SX Touring 1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM
2 for sale near you |
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| Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features |
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Navigation | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Satellite radio | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Keyless Ignition | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Parking assistance | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Upholstery | cloth | leatherette/cloth | leatherette/cloth | leatherette | leatherette |
| Heated seats | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard |
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Sunroof | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard | standard |
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
| Country of final assembly | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea |
| 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 | 205/60R16 | 225/45R18 |
| Wheel size | 16 X 6.5-in | 16 X 6.5-in | 18 X 7.5-in | 16 X 6.5-in | 18 X 7.5-in |
| Wheel type | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted 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 / 54 / 53 MPG | 53 / 54 / 53 MPG | 53 / 45 / 49 MPG | 53 / 54 / 53 MPG | 53 / 45 / 49 MPG |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.1 gal. | 11.1 gal. | 11.1 gal. | 11.1 gal. | 11.1 gal. |
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 588 / 599 miles | 588 / 599 miles | 588 / 500 miles | 588 / 599 miles | 588 / 500 miles |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
| Turning circle | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. |
| Curb weight | 3,247 lb. | 3,247 lb. | 3,247 lb. | 3,247 lb. | 3,247 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 | 71.8 in. | 71.8 in. | 71.8 in. | 71.8 in. | 71.8 in. |
| Height | 60.8 in. | 60.8 in. | 60.8 in. | 60.8 in. | 60.8 in. |
| Length | 174.0 in. | 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. | 107.1 in. |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo Space | 22.8 cu. ft. | 22.8 cu. ft. | 22.8 cu. ft. | 22.8 cu. ft. | 22.8 cu. ft. |
| Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed | 63.7 cu. ft. | 63.7 cu. ft. | 63.7 cu. ft. | 63.7 cu. ft. | 63.7 cu. ft. |
| Front Head Room | 40.5 in. | 40.5 in. | 40.5 in. | 40.5 in. | 40.5 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 41.5 in. | 41.5 in. | 41.5 in. | 41.5 in. | 41.5 in. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.2 in. | 56.2 in. | 56.2 in. | 56.2 in. | 56.2 in. |
| Rear Head Room | 39.5 in. | 39.5 in. | 39.5 in. | 39.5 in. | 39.5 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 39.8 in. | 39.8 in. | 39.8 in. | 39.8 in. | 39.8 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.4 in. | 55.4 in. | 55.4 in. | 55.4 in. | 55.4 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® | $34,674 | $37,796 | $39,977 | $39,333 | $41,873 |
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.46 | $0.5 | $0.53 | $0.52 | $0.56 |
| Depreciation | $13,782 | $16,055 | $17,222 | $16,971 | $18,363 |
| Financing | $5,277 | $5,923 | $6,232 | $6,375 | $6,810 |
| Taxes & Fees | $2,555 | $2,796 | $2,912 | $2,965 | $3,127 |
| Fuel | $5,048 | $5,048 | $5,458 | $5,048 | $5,458 |
| Insurance | $3,684 | $3,646 | $3,684 | $3,646 | $3,646 |
| Maintenance | $3,774 | $3,774 | $3,915 | $3,774 | $3,915 |
| Repairs | $554 | $554 | $554 | $554 | $554 |
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
| Interior | Charcoal, cloth | Gray, leatherette/cloth Charcoal, leatherette/cloth | Gray, leatherette/cloth Charcoal, leatherette/cloth | Gray & Charcoal, leatherette Charcoal, leatherette | Gray & Charcoal, leatherette Charcoal, leatherette |
| Exterior | Runway Red Interstellar Gray Aurora Black Pearl Snow White Pearl Steel Gray | Runway Red Interstellar Gray Cityscape Green Aurora Black Pearl Snow White Pearl Mineral Blue Steel Gray | Runway Red Interstellar Gray Cityscape Green Aurora Black Pearl Snow White Pearl Mineral Blue Steel Gray | Runway Red Interstellar Gray Cityscape Green Aurora Black Pearl Snow White Pearl Mineral Blue Steel Gray | Runway Red Interstellar Gray Cityscape Green Aurora Black Pearl Snow White Pearl Cityscape Green w/Black Aeroblade Mineral Blue Steel Gray Mineral Blue w/Black Aeroblade |