2025 Kia Niro
Starting MSRP
$26,990
to $35,390
About the 2025 Kia Niro
The 2025 Kia Niro establishes itself as a segment leader in efficiency within the compact crossover category. Priced competitively between $26,990 and $35,390 across its five trims (LX, EX, EX Touring, SX, SX Touring), this front-wheel-drive hybrid utilizes a 1.6L 4-cylinder gas/electric powertrain mated to a 6-speed automated manual transmission. Total system output is rated at 139 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. The most compelling figure for prospective owners is the consistent 53 combined MPG rating, translating to 53 MPG city and 54 MPG highway on regular unleaded fuel. Measuring 174.0 inches in length and offering 22.8 cubic feet of cargo capacity, the 2025 Kia Niro prioritizes fuel economy while maintaining functional passenger dimensions, including 39.8 inches of rear legroom for five occupants.
Key Highlights
Benchmark Fuel Economy
The 2025 Kia Niro achieves a remarkable 53 combined MPG, providing low operational costs across all available trims.
Value Pricing Structure
With a starting MSRP of $26,990 and topping out at $35,390, the 2025 Kia Niro offers transparent, efficiency-focused pricing across its five configurations.
Optimal Compact Footprint
At 174.0 inches long and 71.8 inches wide, the 2025 Kia Niro provides superior maneuverability while retaining 22.8 cubic feet of usable cargo space.
Consistent Hybrid Output
All five trims of the 2025 Kia Niro utilize the same 1.6L hybrid system, producing a steady 139 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque.
Best For
Mileage-Conscious Commuters
- The 2025 Kia Niro's consistent 53 MPG combined rating minimizes fuel expenditures for drivers logging significant highway or city miles.
Value-Oriented Buyers
- With a price range starting at $26,990, this crossover offers a high combined MPG rating for a relatively accessible entry point.
Urban Shoppers
- Its relatively compact 174.0-inch length combined with 139 horsepower is well-suited for navigating dense metropolitan areas where efficiency and size matter.
Available Trims
| Trim | MSRP | Drivetrain | Horsepower | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM) | $29,790 | front wheel drive | 139 hp | 53 mpg |
| EX Touring 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM) | $32,090 | front wheel drive | 139 hp | 49 mpg |
| LX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM) | $26,990 | front wheel drive | 139 hp | 53 mpg |
| SX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM) | $32,990 | front wheel drive | 139 hp | 53 mpg |
| SX Touring 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM) | $35,390 | front wheel drive | 139 hp | 49 mpg |
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Features Comparison
Feature
EX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
EX Touring 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
LX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
SX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
SX Touring 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
| Feature | EX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM) | EX Touring 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM) | LX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM) | SX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM) | SX Touring 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety (33 features) | |||||
| Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote) | |||||
| Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Automatic Headlights | |||||
| Blind Spot Monitor | |||||
| Brake Assist | |||||
| Daytime Running Lights | |||||
| Driver Attention Alert | |||||
| Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags | |||||
| Electronic Stability Control | |||||
| Engine Immobilizer | |||||
| Front Fog Lights | — | — | |||
| Front Head Airbags | |||||
| Front Headrests | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Front Height Adjustable Headrests | |||||
| Front Ventilated Disc Brakes | |||||
| Headlight Delay-Off | |||||
| Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors | — | ||||
| LATCH System | |||||
| LED Headlights | — | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||
| Lane Keeping Assist System | |||||
| Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation | |||||
| Post-Collision Safety System | — | ||||
| Pre-Collision Safety System | |||||
| Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt | |||||
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | |||||
| Rear Door Child Safety Locks | |||||
| Rear Head Airbags | |||||
| Rear Headrests | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Rear Height Adjustable Headrests | |||||
| Rear Solid Disc Brakes | |||||
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | |||||
| Traction Control System | |||||
| Engine (9 features) | |||||
| Base Engine Displacement | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L |
| Base Engine Type | hybrid | hybrid | hybrid | hybrid | hybrid |
| Camshaft Type | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Fuel Injection Type | |||||
| Horsepower | 139 hp @ 5700 rpm | 139 hp @ 5700 rpm | 139 hp @ 5700 rpm | 139 hp @ 5700 rpm | 139 hp @ 5700 rpm |
| Number of Cylinders | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
| Number of Valves | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Torque | 195 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 195 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 195 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 195 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 195 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Variable Valve Timing | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable |
| Drive Train (3 features) | |||||
| Drivetrain Type | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Hill Descent Control | |||||
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automated manual |
| Fuel (5 features) | |||||
| EPA Driving Range (City/Highway) | 588.3/599.4 mi. | 588.3/499.5 mi. | 588.3/599.4 mi. | 588.3/599.4 mi. | 588.3/499.5 mi. |
| EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway) | 53/54 MPG | 53/45 MPG | 53/54 MPG | 53/54 MPG | 53/45 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy (Combined) | 53 MPG | 49 MPG | 53 MPG | 53 MPG | 49 MPG |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 11.1 gal. | 11.1 gal. | 11.1 gal. | 11.1 gal. | 11.1 gal. |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Warranty (6 features) | |||||
| Basic Warranty | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. |
| Corrosion/Rust Warranty | 5 yr./ 100000 mi. | 5 yr./ 100000 mi. | 5 yr./ 100000 mi. | 5 yr./ 100000 mi. | 5 yr./ 100000 mi. |
| Drivetrain Warranty | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. |
| EV Battery Warranty | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. |
| Hybrid Component Warranty | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. |
| Roadside Assistance | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. |
| Comfort & Convenience (25 features) | |||||
| Adaptive Cruise Control | — | ||||
| Audio Controls on Steering Wheel | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | — | — | — | ||
| Cruise Control | — | — | — | — | |
| Cruise Control on Steering Wheel | |||||
| Dual Vanity Mirrors | |||||
| Dual Zone Climate Control | |||||
| Electric Power Steering | |||||
| Extended Cabin Heating/Cooling | — | ||||
| Front Cupholders | |||||
| Front Door Pockets | |||||
| Front Parking Sensors | — | — | — | ||
| Front Seatback Storage | |||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | — | — | — | ||
| Leatherette Steering Wheel | — | ||||
| Push Button Start | — | ||||
| Rear Cupholders | — | ||||
| Rear Door Pockets | |||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | — | ||||
| Rear Ventilation Ducts | — | ||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel | |||||
| Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel | — | ||||
| Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors | — | ||||
| Wireless Charging Pad | — | ||||
| In Car Entertainment (14 features) | |||||
| AM/FM Stereo | |||||
| Android Auto (Wired) | — | ||||
| Android Auto (Wireless) | — | — | — | — | |
| Apple CarPlay (Wired) | — | ||||
| Apple CarPlay (Wireless) | — | — | — | — | |
| Infotainment Display | 10.3 in | 10.3 in | 8.0 in | 10.3 in | 10.3 in |
| Premium Brand Stereo System | — | — | — | Harman/Kardon | Harman/Kardon |
| Premium Speaker Brand | — | — | — | Harman/Kardon | Harman/Kardon |
| Satellite Radio | — | ||||
| Satellite Radio Trial Period | 3 months | 3 months | — | 3 months | 3 months |
| Speaker System | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| Subwoofer Count | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| USB Port | |||||
| USB Port with External Media Control | |||||
| Power Feature (5 features) | |||||
| Heated Mirrors | |||||
| Keyless Entry | — | ||||
| Moonroof Type | — | 1st Row Power Glass | — | 1st Row Power Glass | 1st Row Power Glass |
| One-Touch Power Windows | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Remote Keyless Entry | — | — | — | — | |
| Frontseats (19 features) | |||||
| Driver Seat Heating | Multi-level | Multi-level | — | Multi-level | Multi-level |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | |||||
| Driver Seat Lumbar Support | Power | Power | — | Power | Power |
| Driver Seat Manual Adjustments | — | — | 6-way | — | — |
| Driver Seat Memory Settings | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
| Driver Seat Power Adjustments | 8-way | 8-way | — | 8-way | 8-way |
| Driver Seat Ventilation | — | — | — | ||
| Front Head Room | 40.5 in. | 40.5 in. | 40.5 in. | 40.5 in. | 40.5 in. |
| Front Hip Room | 53.3 in. | 53.3 in. | 53.3 in. | 53.3 in. | 53.3 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 41.5 in. | 41.5 in. | 41.5 in. | 41.5 in. | 41.5 in. |
| Front Seat Type: Bucket | |||||
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.2 in. | 56.2 in. | 56.2 in. | 56.2 in. | 56.2 in. |
| Passenger Seat Heating | Multi-level | Multi-level | — | Multi-level | Multi-level |
| Passenger Seat Height Adjustment | |||||
| Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way |
| Passenger Seat Ventilation | — | — | — | ||
| Seat Material: Cloth | — | — | — | — | |
| Seat Material: Leatherette | — | — | — | ||
| Seat Material: Leatherette/Cloth | — | — | — | ||
| Rearseats (6 features) | |||||
| Folding Center Armrest | — | ||||
| Rear Head Room | 39.5 in. | 39.5 in. | 39.5 in. | 39.5 in. | 39.5 in. |
| Rear Hip Room | 53.0 in. | 53.0 in. | 53.0 in. | 53.0 in. | 53.0 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. |
| Split-Folding Rear Seatback | |||||
| Tires and Wheels (4 features) | |||||
| Tire Size | P205/60R H | P225/45R V | P205/60R H | P205/60R H | P225/45R V |
| Tire Type | All Season | All Season | All Season | All Season | All Season |
| Wheel Finish | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy |
| Wheel Size | 16 x 6.5 in | 18 x 7.5 in | 16 x 6.5 in | 16 x 6.5 in | 18 x 7.5 in |
| Suspension (3 features) | |||||
| Four-Wheel Independent Suspension | |||||
| Front Stabilizer Bar | |||||
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | |||||
| Instrumentation (4 features) | |||||
| Clock | |||||
| Compass | — | ||||
| External Temperature Display | |||||
| Trip Computer | |||||
| Measurements (14 features) | |||||
| Angle of Approach | 15.2 degrees | 15.2 degrees | 15.2 degrees | 15.2 degrees | 15.2 degrees |
| Angle of Departure | 27.4 degrees | 27.4 degrees | 27.4 degrees | 27.4 degrees | 27.4 degrees |
| Cargo Capacity (Seats Up) | 22.8 cu.ft. | 22.8 cu.ft. | 22.8 cu.ft. | 22.8 cu.ft. | 22.8 cu.ft. |
| Country of Final Assembly | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea |
| Curb Weight | 3247 lbs. | 3247 lbs. | 3247 lbs. | 3247 lbs. | 3247 lbs. |
| EPA Interior Volume | 127.9 cu.ft. | 127.9 cu.ft. | 127.9 cu.ft. | 127.9 cu.ft. | 127.9 cu.ft. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4210 lbs. | 4210 lbs. | 4210 lbs. | 4210 lbs. | 4210 lbs. |
| Ground Clearance | 6.3 in. | 6.3 in. | 6.3 in. | 6.3 in. | 6.3 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. |
| Maximum Cargo Capacity | 63.7 cu.ft. | 63.7 cu.ft. | 63.7 cu.ft. | 63.7 cu.ft. | 63.7 cu.ft. |
| Turning Circle | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in. | 107.1 in. | 107.1 in. | 107.1 in. | 107.1 in. |
| Width (Without Mirrors) | 71.8 in. | 71.8 in. | 71.8 in. | 71.8 in. | 71.8 in. |
| Telematics (8 features) | |||||
| Airbag Deployment Notification | — | ||||
| Destination Download | — | ||||
| Emergency Service | — | ||||
| Hands-Free Calling | — | ||||
| Roadside Assistance | — | ||||
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | — | ||||
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | — | ||||
| Vehicle Alarm Notification | — | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy spread across the 2025 Kia Niro trims?
The 2025 Kia Niro maintains a remarkably consistent efficiency rating across its five trims, achieving 53 MPG combined (53 city/54 highway) for all configurations listed.
What are the dimensions and cargo capacity of the 2025 Kia Niro?
The 2025 Kia Niro measures 174.0 inches in length, 71.8 inches in width, and stands 60.8 inches high. This results in 22.8 cubic feet of available cargo volume.
Does the horsepower change depending on the trim level of the 2025 Kia Niro?
No, all five trims—from the LX to the SX Touring—utilize the identical 1.6L hybrid engine setup that produces 139 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque.
What type of transmission does the 2025 Kia Niro utilize?
The 2025 Kia Niro exclusively uses a 6-speed automated manual transmission paired with its front-wheel-drive hybrid powertrain.
Is premium gasoline required for the 2025 Kia Niro?
The 2025 Kia Niro is designed to run on regular unleaded fuel, providing an additional cost benefit on top of its high MPG ratings.
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