Exceptional fuel efficiency and neat crossover styling make the Kia Niro a sensible purchase. It is available in five trims, all using the same power plant: LX, LXS, LXS Special Edition, Touring Special Edition, and EX Premium. Combining a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with an electric motor, the powertrain produces 139 hp and 195 lb-ft and can attain 50 mpg in mixed driving conditions. Power goes to the front wheels exclusively via a six-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox.
The high-value LX comes with 16-inch Aero wheels with covers, bi-function halogen projection headlights, and LED daytime running lights. Although it has to make do with a polyurethane steering wheel and manual seats, it does get dual-zone climate control, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and an eight-inch touchscreen interface. The LXS, our choice in the lineup, crucially adds advanced driver aids like blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. Further up in the range, the Niro comes with leather/cloth or synthetic leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, and a larger 10.25-inch touchscreen display. Smart cruise control with navigation assistance is also on offer.
2022 Kia Niro Models And Configurations
8 models / 8 configurations
LX
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- 1.6-liter four-cylinder hybrid power plant (139 hp/195 lb-ft)
- 16-inch Aero wheels with full covers
- Cloth seating upholstery
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Eight-inch infotainment touchscreen
2022 Kia Niro LX Full Specs
LXS
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- Equipped with the LX’s features, plus:
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter
- Remote engine start
- Blind-spot detection with rear cross-traffic alert
- Lane-keep and lane-following assist
- Driver attention warning
2022 Kia Niro LXS Full Specs
LXS SE
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- Equipped with the LXS’s features, plus:
- Power sunroof
- Cloth and leather upholstery
- Ten-way power-adjustable driver’s seat
- Driver’s power lumbar support
- Rear parking sensors
2022 Kia Niro LXS SE Full Specs
Plug-In Hybrid LXS
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1.6L Inline-4 Plug-in Hybrid
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- 16-inch Aero wheels with full covers
- Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert
- Lane-keeping and lane-following assist
- Eight-inch touchscreen interface
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
2022 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid LXS Full Specs
Touring SE
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- Equipped with the LXS SE’s features, plus:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- SynTex leatherette upholstery
- 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen
- Navigation-based smart cruise control
- Eight-speaker Harman Kardon sound system
2022 Kia Niro Touring SE Full Specs
EX Premium
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- Equipped with the Touring’s features, plus:
- 16-inch alloy wheels with partial covers
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Cargo cover
- Power front passenger window
2022 Kia Niro EX Premium Full Specs
Plug-In Hybrid EX
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1.6L Inline-4 Plug-in Hybrid
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- Equipped with the LXS’s features, plus:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Ten-way power driver’s seat
- Forward-collision avoidance
- Heated front seats
- Wireless charging pad
2022 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid EX Full Specs
Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium
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1.6L Inline-4 Plug-in Hybrid
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- Equipped with the EX’s features, plus:
- Power sunroof
- SynTex leatherette upholstery
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- 10.25-inch touchscreen with navigation
- Eight-speaker Harman Kardon sound system
2022 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium Full Specs