2026 Kia Niro Hybrid EX
2026 Kia Niro Hybrid EX
Pricing
Base MSRP$30,190
Destination Fee$1,495
Powertrain & Performance
Engine1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Hybrid engine, Transmission-Mounted Electric Device (TMED)
Displacement1.6 (1,580cc)
Cylinder ConfigurationInline-4, aluminum block/head, steel oil pan, DOHC 4-valve, Dual CVVT
Horsepower104 hp
Horsepower Peak RPM105 ps (77.2 kW) @ 5,700 rpm
Torque106.3 lb-ft
Torque Peak RPM106.3 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 4 valves, Dual CVVT (intake and exhaust)
Fuel InjectionGasoline Direct Injection (GDI)
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Fuel Tank Capacity11.10 gal
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission6-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), dry double clutch
Transmission Speeds6
Gear Ratios1st 3.600, 2nd 2.217, 3rd 1.371, 4th 0.953, 5th 0.978, 6th 0.767, Reverse 3.600
Final Drive Ratio4.438:1 (1st/2nd/3rd/4th/Rvs) / 3.227:1 (5th/6th)
Drive TypeFWD (Front engine, front-wheel drive)
Sequential / Paddle ShiftN/A on LX; standard on EX/EX Premium/SX/SX Touring
Electrified Powertrain
Powertrain TypeHEV
Electric MotorPermanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (drive motor: 43.5 ps / 32 kW / 125.4 lb-ft); HSG (Hybrid Starter Generator): 10.9 ps / 8.0 kW / 26.1 lb-ft
Motor LayoutSingle (drive motor) + HSG
Battery TypeLi-ion polymer
Battery Capacity1.32 kWh
Total System Horsepower139 hp
Total System Torque195
Regenerative BrakingStandard (hybrid regenerative braking system)
Fuel Economy
City53 mpg
Highway54 mpg
Combined53 mpg
Capability & Weights
Payload1,139 (at min curb weight) / 963 (at max curb weight)
Curb Weight3,071 (min) – 3,247 (max), varies by trim/options
GVWR4,210 lbs
Dimensions
Exterior Length174.0 in
Exterior Width71.8 in
Exterior Height60.8 (with roof rails)
Wheelbase107.1 in
Front Track62.4 (16in wheel)
Rear Track62.8 (16in wheel)
Turning Diameter34.8 ft
Ground Clearance6.3 in
Drag Coefficient0.29
Interior Room
Passenger Volume105.1 (total)
Cargo Volume (behind last row)22.8 (2nd row seats upright, incl. under-tray)
Maximum Cargo Volume63.7 (2nd row seats folded, incl. under-tray)
Seating Capacity5
Front Headroom40.5 in
Rear Headroom39.5 in
Front Legroom41.5 in
Rear Legroom39.8 in
Front Shoulder Room56.2 in
Rear Shoulder Room55.4 in
Front Hip Room53.3 in
Rear Hip Room53.0 in
Chassis & Suspension
Front SuspensionMcPherson strut
Rear SuspensionMulti-link
SteeringRack & Pinion, Electric Motor (MDPS), 13.7:1 ratio, 2.57 turns lock-to-lock
BrakesIntegrated Electric Booster (IEB); ventilated disc front (15.0in) / solid disc rear (14.0in)
Wheels6.5J x 16in alloy
TiresP205/60R16
Interior & Comfort
Seating MaterialCloth and leather trim
Driver Seat10-way power adjustable w/ 2-way power lumbar support
Front Passenger Seat6-way manual adjustable w/ height adjuster
2nd Row Seating60/40 split-folding rear bench (3-passenger), rear air vents, driver/passenger seatback pockets
Heated SeatsStandard (3-level, front)
Steering WheelVegan leather-wrapped
Climate ControlAutomatic dual-zone with Driver Only mode
Remote StartStandard (Smart Key remote start)
Power Liftgate/TailgateN/A on base EX (manual tailgate); power tailgate standard w/ EX Premium Package
Auto-Dimming MirrorStandard (day/night, non-electrochromic)
12V / USB Outlets12V (x1) + USB-A front (x2) + USB-C front (x1) + USB-A rear (x2) + wireless phone charger
Sunroof / MoonroofN/A on base EX; standard w/ EX Premium Package
Wireless Phone ChargingStandard
Technology & Entertainment
Infotainment10.25in touchscreen navigation system — Radio, Bluetooth, Voice Recognition, SiriusXM, integrated modem
Screen Size10.25 in
NavigationStandard
Apple CarPlay / Android AutoStandard (wireless)
Phone ConnectivityWireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay (all trims); Bluetooth standard
Kia Connect / Connected ServicesStandard on EX/EX Premium/SX/SX Touring (integrated modem via 10.25in nav system); N/A on LX (8.0in radio, no modem/nav)
Audio SystemStandard sound system (Harman Kardon premium audio + subwoofer standard w/ EX Premium Package)
Steering Wheel Audio ControlsStandard (all trims)
Driver Display4.3in color TFT Supervision cluster
Safety & Driver Assistance (Kia Drive Wise)
AirbagsDual front advanced airbags; dual front seat-mounted side airbags; full-length side curtain airbags; driver's knee airbag
ABSStandard
Stability ControlStandard (ESC)
Traction ControlStandard (integrated w/ ESC)
Blind-Spot Collision-AvoidanceStandard (BCW with Parallel Exit)
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-AvoidanceStandard (RCCA)
Forward Collision-Avoidance (FCA)Standard (FCA-JT, junction-turning variant, car/pedestrian/cyclist)
Automatic Emergency BrakingStandard (part of FCA/FCA-JT)
Smart Cruise Control (SCC)Standard (Navigation-based SCC-Curve with Stop & Go, NSCC-C)
Lane Departure WarningStandard (LDW)
Lane Keeping / Lane Following AssistStandard (LKA, LFA, HDA)
Parking Sensors / Remote Smart Parking AssistStandard (PDW-R, reverse only); no RSPA in source
Backup Camera / Surround View MonitorStandard (rear-view camera with dynamic guidelines)
Tire Pressure MonitorStandard (TPMS)
Brake AssistStandard (part of ABS/ESC suite)
Security SystemKeyless entry with lock/unlock/panic/remote control (LX/EX); Smart Key w/ push-button start, remote start, panic, liftgate unlock (EX/EX Premium/SX/SX Touring); Digital Key 2.0 Touch (SX/SX Touring)
Exterior & Lighting
HeadlightsBi-halogen projector, Auto Light Control, LED front fog N/A on EX
Daytime Running LightsStandard (LED DRL, all trims)
Brake LightsLED high-mounted stop lamp, integrated into rear spoiler
MirrorsBody-color, manual-folding, heated, LED turn-signal repeaters
Rear SpoilerStandard (rear spoiler with integrated LED high-mounted stop lamp)
AntennaStandard (Shark Fin Antenna)
Body MaterialMonocoque body construction
Skid Plates / CladdingStandard (silver-painted skid plate, matte black cladding/moldings)
Warranty
Basic5-year / 60,000-mile
Powertrain10-year / 100,000-mile
EV / Hybrid Battery10-year / 100,000-mile
Corrosion5-year / 100,000-mile
Roadside Assistance5-year / 60,000-mile
Packages & Options
Package 1EX Premium Package
Package 1 — IncludesSunroof; Harman Kardon premium audio; power liftgate ($2,000)
Package 2Light Gray Interior Color Package
Package 2 — IncludesLight gray interior color ($0)
Other Available OptionsEX Premium Package (+$2,000); Light Gray Interior Color Pkg ($0); exterior colors +$395
Available Colors
Exterior ColorsAurora Black Pearl, Runway Red, Snow White Pearl (each +$395
Interior ColorsBlack (standard); Light Gray Interior Color Package ($0, EX/SX/SX Touring)