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Used 2020 Kia Niro SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2020 Kia Niro is a five-passenger hatchback/small SUV available in five trims. Every Niro comes with a four-cylinder hybrid electric powertrain that's good for 139 horsepower. That power is sent to the front wheels through a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Feature highlights for the Niro include:

LX
The Kia Niro's base trim starts you off with:

  • 16-inch wheels
  • Roof rails
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Six-speaker audio system

LXS
Adds a variety of features such as:

  • Keyless entry and ignition
  • Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
  • Rear cross-traffic alert (alerts you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your vehicle's path while in reverse)
  • Forward collision warning (alerts you of a possible collision with the car in front)
  • Lane keeping assist (automatically steers the car back into its lane if the Niro begins to drift over the lane marker)

Touring
The Touring includes everything above, plus:

  • 18-inch wheels
  • Sunroof
  • Paddle shifters
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Cloth and leather combination upholstery
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Niro and the car in front)

Touring Special Edition
Available only in unique shades of light blue or orange, the Touring Special Edition further adds:

  • LED headlights
  • Leather upholstery
  • 10.25-inch touchscreen
  • 8-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio system

EX Premium
The range-topping EX Premium doesn't include the Special Edition's LED headlights or unique paint. It also rides on 16-inch wheels. Otherwise, all other features are included, as are:

  • Heated steering wheel
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Simulated leather upholstery
  • Wireless charging pad
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Cargo cover (optional on all other models)

Which Niro trim does Edmunds recommend?

We think the Touring represents the sweet spot in the Niro lineup. It won't break the bank, and features such as heated mirrors and adaptive cruise control are useful to have. The power driver's seat allows you to dial in your perfect position, while paddle shifters make the Niro a little more fun to drive. Just be aware that fuel economy is lower with this trim level (43 mpg combined).

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Fontana, CA
Vehicle
Niro LX
Niro LXS
Niro Touring
Niro Touring SE
Niro EX Premium
Vehicle
LX
1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM
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LXS
1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM
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Touring SE
1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM
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EX Premium
1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
Satellite radio
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
leather/cloth
leather
leatherette
Heated seats
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
139 hp @ 5,700 rpm
139 hp @ 5,700 rpm
139 hp @ 5,700 rpm
139 hp @ 5,700 rpm
139 hp @ 5,700 rpm
Engine torque
195 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
195 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
195 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
195 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
195 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
Engine displacement
1.6 l
1.6 l
1.6 l
1.6 l
1.6 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
6-speed automated manual
6-speed automated manual
6-speed automated manual
6-speed automated manual
6-speed automated manual
Tire size
205/60R16
205/60R16
225/45R18
225/45R18
205/60R16
Wheel size
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
52 / 49 / 50 MPG
51 / 46 / 49 MPG
46 / 40 / 43 MPG
46 / 40 / 43 MPG
51 / 46 / 49 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
11.9 gal.
11.9 gal.
11.9 gal.
11.9 gal.
11.9 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
619 / 583 miles
607 / 547 miles
547 / 476 miles
547 / 476 miles
607 / 547 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
35.0 ft.
35.0 ft.
35.0 ft.
35.0 ft.
35.0 ft.
Curb weight
Ground Clearance
6.3 in.
6.3 in.
6.3 in.
6.3 in.
6.3 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
71.1 in.
71.1 in.
71.1 in.
71.1 in.
71.1 in.
Height
60.8 in.
60.8 in.
60.8 in.
60.8 in.
60.8 in.
Length
171.5 in.
171.5 in.
171.5 in.
171.5 in.
171.5 in.
Wheelbase
106.3 in.
106.3 in.
106.3 in.
106.3 in.
106.3 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
19.4 cu. ft.
19.4 cu. ft.
19.4 cu. ft.
19.4 cu. ft.
19.4 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
40.1 in.
40.1 in.
40.1 in.
40.1 in.
40.1 in.
Front Leg Room
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
Front Shoulder Room
56.0 in.
56.0 in.
56.0 in.
56.0 in.
56.0 in.
Rear Head Room
39.1 in.
39.1 in.
39.1 in.
39.1 in.
39.1 in.
Rear Leg Room
37.4 in.
37.4 in.
37.4 in.
37.4 in.
37.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
55.2 in.
55.2 in.
55.2 in.
55.2 in.
55.2 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$36,713
$37,648
$39,798
$40,692
$38,738
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.49
$0.5
$0.53
$0.54
$0.52
Depreciation
$9,126
$9,728
$10,246
$10,648
$10,393
Financing
$3,255
$3,381
$3,577
$3,902
$3,690
Taxes & Fees
$1,954
$2,010
$2,120
$2,287
$2,179
Fuel
$7,534
$7,685
$8,764
$8,764
$7,685
Insurance
$6,668
$6,668
$6,668
$6,668
$6,615
Maintenance
$5,994
$5,994
$6,241
$6,241
$5,994
Repairs
$2,182
$2,182
$2,182
$2,182
$2,182
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Charcoal, cloth
Gray, cloth
Charcoal, cloth
Gray, cloth
Charcoal, leather/cloth
Light Gray w/Electric Blue, leather/cloth
Charcoal, leather
Light Gray w/Electric Blue, leather
Light Gray w/Electric Blue, leatherette
Charcoal, leatherette
Exterior
Silky Silver
Deep Cerulean
Snow White Pearl
Aurora Black Pearl
Silky Silver
Deep Cerulean
Snow White Pearl
Aurora Black Pearl
Silky Silver
Deep Cerulean
Snow White Pearl
Runway Red
Aurora Black Pearl
Horizon Blue
Solar Orange
Silky Silver
Deep Cerulean
Snow White Pearl
Aurora Black Pearl