2025 Kia Niro trim levels explained
Base to top
$17,610
- 12 trims. $26,990 to $44,600.
- Base: LX FWD. Top: EV Wave FWD.
All 12 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG or range | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD | $26,990 | $1,395 | 1.6L 4cyl | 139 hp | FWD | 6-speed DCT | 49 mpg | 5 |
| Plug-in Hybrid LX | $26,990 | $1,395 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6-speed DCT | 48 mpg | N/A |
| EX FWD | $29,790 | $1,395 | 1.6L 4cyl | 139 hp | FWD | 6-speed DCT | 49 mpg | 5 |
| EX Touring FWD | $32,090 | $1,395 | 1.6L 4cyl | 139 hp | FWD | 6-speed DCT | 49 mpg | 5 |
| Plug-in Hybrid EX Touring | $32,090 | $1,395 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6-speed DCT | 48 mpg | N/A |
| SX FWD | $32,990 | $1,395 | 1.6L 4cyl | 139 hp | FWD | 6-speed DCT | 49 mpg | 5 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SX | $32,990 | $1,395 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6-speed DCT | 48 mpg | N/A |
| Plug-in Hybrid EX FWD | $34,490 | $1,395 | 1.6L 4cyl | 180 hp | FWD | 6-speed DCT | 48 mpg | 5 |
| SX Touring FWD | $35,390 | $1,395 | 1.6L 4cyl | 139 hp | FWD | 6-speed DCT | 49 mpg | 5 |
| EV Wind FWD | $39,600 | $1,395 to $1,445 | Electric, 64.8 kWh | 201 hp | FWD | Single-speed | 253 mi | 5 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SX Touring FWD | $40,790 | $1,395 | 1.6L 4cyl | 180 hp | FWD | 6-speed DCT | 48 mpg | 5 |
| EV Wave FWD | $44,600 | $1,395 to $1,445 | Electric, 64.8 kWh | 201 hp | FWD | Single-speed | 253 mi | 5 |
What changes at each step
Hybrid trims
LX to EX: +$2,800
LX FWD $26,990 to EX FWD $29,790.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Navigation, Remote start, Collision warning, Alarm system, Rear parking sensors, plus 9 more.
EX to EX Touring: +$2,300
EX FWD $29,790 to EX Touring FWD $32,090.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Fog lights, Power-folding mirrors.
EX Touring to SX: +$900
EX Touring FWD $32,090 to SX FWD $32,990.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated steering wheel, Power liftgate or trunk, Premium audio.
SX to SX Touring: +$2,400
SX FWD $32,990 to SX Touring FWD $35,390.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No added standard equipment listed.
Plug-in hybrid trims
Plug-in Hybrid LX to Plug-in Hybrid EX Touring: +$5,100
Plug-in Hybrid LX $26,990 to Plug-in Hybrid EX Touring $32,090.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Plug-in Hybrid EX Touring to Plug-in Hybrid SX: +$900
Plug-in Hybrid EX Touring $32,090 to Plug-in Hybrid SX $32,990.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Plug-in Hybrid SX to Plug-in Hybrid EX: +$1,500
Plug-in Hybrid SX $32,990 to Plug-in Hybrid EX FWD $34,490.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Plug-in Hybrid EX to Plug-in Hybrid SX Touring: +$6,300
Plug-in Hybrid EX FWD $34,490 to Plug-in Hybrid SX Touring FWD $40,790.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Premium audio, Fog lights, Power-folding mirrors.
EV trims
EV Wind to EV Wave: +$5,000
EV Wind FWD $39,600 to EV Wave FWD $44,600.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated steering wheel, Blind spot warning, Premium audio, Power front seats, Fog lights, Power-folding mirrors.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: EX FWD, $29,790.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: SX FWD, $32,990.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: EV Wave FWD, $44,600.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: LX FWD, $26,990.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: SX FWD, $32,990.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: EX FWD, $29,790.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: SX FWD, $32,990.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: EX FWD, $29,790.
- Heated rear seats: optional from Plug-in Hybrid EX FWD, $34,490.
- Not on any trim: leather seats, a 360 camera, a third row, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | LX FWD | EX FWD | EX Touring FWD | SX FWD | SX Touring FWD | Plug-in Hybrid EX FWD | Plug-in Hybrid SX Touring FWD | EV Wind FWD | EV Wave FWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated front seats | N | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N | S | S | S | S | O | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | S | S | N | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | S | S | N | S | N | S |
| Remote start | N | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | N | O | N | O | O |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
No equipment data: Plug-in Hybrid LX, Plug-in Hybrid EX Touring, Plug-in Hybrid SX.
Cheapest trim with
- Hybrid: LX FWD, $26,990.
- Plug-in hybrid: Plug-in Hybrid LX, $26,990.
- EV: EV Wind FWD, $39,600.
- The most hp: EV Wind FWD, 201 hp, $39,600.
- The best mpg: LX FWD, 49 mpg, $26,990.
- The longest range: EV Wind FWD, 253 mi, $39,600.
New for 2025
Compared with 2024. Trims matched by name.
- Added: Plug-in Hybrid LX, Plug-in Hybrid EX Touring, Plug-in Hybrid SX.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 9 trims. Median change: +$50.
| Trim | 2024 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD | $26,940 | $26,990 | +$50 |
| EX FWD | $29,640 | $29,790 | +$150 |
| EX Touring FWD | $31,940 | $32,090 | +$150 |
| SX FWD | $33,040 | $32,990 | -$50 |
| Plug-in Hybrid EX FWD | $34,390 | $34,490 | +$100 |
| SX Touring FWD | $35,340 | $35,390 | +$50 |
| EV Wind FWD | $39,600 | $39,600 | $0 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SX Touring FWD | $40,140 | $40,790 | +$650 |
| EV Wave FWD | $44,600 | $44,600 | $0 |
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What this cannot tell you
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