2026 Kia Niro trim levels explained

All 10 trims

What changes at each step

Hybrid trims

1. LX to EX: +$2,800

   LX FWD $27,390 to EX FWD $30,190.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Navigation, Remote start, Collision warning, Alarm system, Rear parking sensors, plus 8 more.

2. EX to SX: +$3,200

   EX FWD $30,190 to SX FWD $33,390.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   Adds as standard: Heated steering wheel, Power liftgate or trunk, Premium audio, Fog lights, Power-folding mirrors.

3. SX to SX Touring: +$2,400

   SX FWD $33,390 to SX Touring FWD $35,790.

   • MPG: 53 mpg to 49 mpg.

   No added standard equipment listed.

Plug-in hybrid trims

1. Plug-in Hybrid LX to Plug-in Hybrid EX: +$2,800

   Plug-in Hybrid LX $27,390 to Plug-in Hybrid EX $30,190.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   No equipment data.

2. Plug-in Hybrid EX to Plug-in Hybrid SX: +$3,200

   Plug-in Hybrid EX $30,190 to Plug-in Hybrid SX $33,390.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   No equipment data.

3. Plug-in Hybrid SX to Plug-in Hybrid SX Touring: +$2,400

   Plug-in Hybrid SX $33,390 to Plug-in Hybrid SX Touring $35,790.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   No equipment data.

EV trims

1. EV Wind to EV Wave: +$5,000

   EV Wind FWD $39,700 to EV Wave FWD $44,700.

   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, $30,190.
• Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: SX FWD, $33,390.
• Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: EV Wave FWD, $44,700.
• Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: LX FWD, $27,390.
• Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: SX FWD, $33,390. Optional from EX FWD, $30,190.
• Cheapest trim with navigation: EX FWD, $30,190.
• Cheapest trim with premium audio: SX FWD, $33,390. Optional from EX FWD, $30,190.
• Cheapest trim with remote start: EX FWD, $30,190.
• Heated rear seats: optional from EV Wind FWD, $39,700.
• 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.

No equipment data: Plug-in Hybrid LX, Plug-in Hybrid EX, Plug-in Hybrid SX, Plug-in Hybrid SX Touring.

Cheapest trim with

• Hybrid: LX FWD, $27,390.
• Plug-in hybrid: Plug-in Hybrid LX, $27,390.
• EV: EV Wind FWD, $39,700.
• The most hp: EV Wind FWD, 201 hp, $39,700.
• The best mpg: LX FWD, 53 mpg, $27,390.
• The longest range: EV Wind FWD, 253 mi, $39,700.

New for 2026

Compared with 2025. Trims matched by name.

• Added: Plug-in Hybrid EX, Plug-in Hybrid SX Touring.
• Dropped: EX Touring FWD, Plug-in Hybrid EX Touring, Plug-in Hybrid EX FWD, Plug-in Hybrid SX Touring FWD.
• Carried over with a price: 8 trims. Median change: +$400.

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