2025 Kia Niro

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The Kia Niro is a great all-around option for anyone wanting an efficient, compact crossover. Acceleration is lackluster, but the Niro gains back points with its helpful driving aids, smooth ride quality and value for the money.Read full review

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2025 Kia Niro Review

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Pros

Smooth and quiet ride quality
Impressive fuel economy
Spacious seating and cargo area

Cons

Slow acceleration
No option for all-wheel drive
Can get unsettled when driving over bumps or around turns

What's new

No significant changes for 2025
Part of the second Niro generation for 2023

Overview

Kia has a deep roster of vehicles. Take a tour on a Kia dealer lot when you're looking for an inexpensive crossover and you'll find three options: the Soul, Seltos and Niro. The big reason to consider the Niro is what's under the hood. Kia sells it as a hybrid, a plug-in hybrid or a fully electric model. There are notably few hybrids in this class, giving the Niro a significant advantage in regard to fuel economy, yet it's priced similarly to non-hybrid subcompact crossovers.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2025 Kia Niro LX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.84 per gallon for regular unleaded in North Carolina.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Carolina

$66/mo

$151/mo

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Edmunds spotlight: The hybrid advantage

It's often difficult to get a thorough understanding of how much a hybrid could save you over the long run, so we've crunched the numbers for you. Take a typical non-hybrid subcompact crossover such as the Chevrolet Trailblazer. It gets an EPA-estimated 31 mpg combined. Compare that to the Niro's 53 mpg. With gas set at an arbitrary $4 a gallon, you'd save about $800 annually at the pump if you drive 15,000 miles. A Trailblazer also costs more than a similarly equipped Niro, so there's no hybrid cost premium to make up for. Multiply those savings by how many years you plan on keeping your vehicle and the savings really add up.

Competitors to consider

The Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid is a viable alternative to the Niro. It has a lower fuel economy estimate of 42 mpg, but it does come standard with all-wheel drive, which is a plus if you live in a region with a lot of wintry weather. Other alternatives include the smaller Toyota Prius and larger Kia Sportage Hybrid. Check out our test team's Expert Rating below to help you decide if the 2025 Kia Niro is best for you. You can also search on Edmunds for our separate reviews of the Niro Plug-in Hybrid and Niro EV.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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Performance

7.5/10

How does the Niro drive? The Niro is poised and easygoing at low speeds. But it's less endearing when you need a burst of speed. Considering the Toyota Prius' newly improved performance credentials, the Niro's athleticism is now subpar. At our test track, the Niro accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 9.7 seconds. That's slow for a modern hybrid, and it feels that way on the road too.

Beyond the lackluster acceleration, the Niro also comes up short in athleticism. Make some quick direction changes and the Niro's chassis gets very unsettled — it feels flexible and unsturdy. There's minimal feedback coming through the steering wheel, though the light weighting feels appropriate for this type of vehicle. The Niro is clearly much more at home in an urban environment.

Comfort

8/10

How comfortable is the Niro? The Niro has impressive road manners, with a quiet cabin that only gets noisy under hard acceleration. At city speeds, it's extremely pleasant. Similarly, the suspension is tuned to keep things cushy over bumps in the road. The Niro is nice and relaxing for a commute home. The seats are supportive and easy to adjust, but they feel slightly too firm. A bit more padding would go a long way to make long-distance driving more comfortable.

Standard dual-zone climate control is a great feature to have, and the system worked effectively in our testing. The optional ventilation for the front seats is a nice add-on.

Interior

8/10

How’s the interior? Kia put in the effort to make the Niro feel fresh and fun even at its affordable price point. The latest generation has much more personality than its predecessor, with a lively design full of angles and patterns. Every control is right in front of the driver and easy to access with a quick input. The switchable touch bar that controls both the audio and climate settings can be finicky to adjust and forces the driver to look away from the road when doing so. The center touchscreen, on the other hand, is higher on the dash and pretty easy to reach.

Considering the Niro's small overall size, the interior is generously roomy. The driving position is upright and the view is great out of the front. The rear roof pillar can create a blind spot but it's not too bad. Passenger space is better in the Niro than in the Prius, and the non-tapering roofline means that headroom doesn't suffer.

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Technology

8.5/10

How’s the tech? Kia's tech is clean-looking and easy to use, but it suffers from a few things that age it. Smartphone integration is not wireless if you get the bigger touchscreen, and the data port is the older USB-A type instead of the newer USB-C. This means that a new iPhone's cord, for example, won't work out of the box. On the upside, the available Harman Kardon audio system sounds pretty solid considering the car's price.

The twin-screen housing for the digital instrument panel and 10.25-inch center touchscreen looks slick and premium. The infotainment system is generally easy to use, but the onboard navigation system is plagued by too many menus just to input a destination. Using Google Maps in Apple CarPlay is still the preferred way to get to a destination. The Niro's onboard voice controls don't do enough to add to the experience in any meaningful way.

Kia's Highway Driving Assist is one of the best in the game. It's active but never intrusive with daily driving. The stop-and-go cruise control feature is well calibrated, with the car hitting the brakes with plenty of time. It's also easy to activate.

Storage

8/10

How’s the storage? This little hatchback can hold a surprising amount of your stuff. The 22.8 cubic foot cargo area is wide and easy to access, and the multi-level loading floor is extra convenient for adding items. The rear seats split in a 60/40 configuration and fold down almost completely flat, so you can fit long objects as well. The Niro's door pockets are a bit too small, but the center console is big enough to handle most of your everyday things.

Got small children? Accessing the anchor points for car seats in the rear is easy. However, the Niro's smallish door openings and low height might be a challenge when loading little ones into the car.

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Fuel Economy

8/10

How’s the fuel economy? On our real-world test route, the Kia Niro achieved 47.7 miles per gallon. We expected a little more considering the Niro's EPA estimate of 49 mpg in combined driving. On the same route, the Toyota Prius got 50 mpg. The Niro is still a very fuel-efficient crossover, just less so than its main competitor.

Value

8/10

Is the Niro a good value? For the money, the Niro offers great efficiency and a solid list of features. We'd prefer less plastic in the interior and increase the use of premium materials, but our test car's build quality felt solid. A comparably equipped Toyota Prius costs the same money, making neither car a slam-dunk value over the other.

Kia's 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty remains one of the best in the industry. That makes the Niro a more compelling sell, along with its five-year/60,000-mile basic warranty.

Wildcard

8/10

The Niro's biggest wildcard is that it truly does stand out from the crowd. The design is fun and forward-thinking, which are two qualities that some hybrids just don't have. This Kia won't dazzle you on a canyon road, but it's a total charmer in the city — and that's where it counts the most.

Which Niro does Edmunds recommend?

We suggest checking out the EX trim. For a sensible price jump from the base trim, you get upgrades that include a larger infotainment touchscreen, a wireless charging pad, keyless entry, heated seats and adaptive cruise control. Along with synthetic leather upholstery, the upgrades add to the appeal.

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Kia Niro Reviews

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2023 Niro EX is very practical, but it's not SUV

MM11, 12/26/2022

2023 Kia Niro EX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)

I've had my EX for 2 months now. I'm really liking it. It gets super gas mileage in ECO mode which I use almost all the time. I've been getting about 53 mpg (using a lot of regen braking). The ride quality is pretty good considering the wheel/tire size. It could be improved if the wheel/tire size is increased but then you wouldn't have the super mileage it gets. By comparison I …

my 2nd Niro, this 2023 EX hybrid is great

Chris, 05/02/2023

2023 Kia Niro EX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)

I had the 2018 Niro LX and drove that to 100K miles and decided to trade it in on a new one when it came out. I liked the old one and it never had any problems besides oil changes. I drive for those rideshare companies so I put on about 1,000 miles per week. Overall I give it 5 stars because all of my complaints are little things. Most are the same for the new one. Even if this sounds … like a lot of negatives they are all small things. I will probably buy another one when this one gets old. Here are the good parts for anyone interested in buying one: I just have mine in eco mode with the regenerative braking at normal and I am getting usually 60mpg, but sometimes it goes between 58-64 depending on where I'm driving. My old one was always getting 60 also until I changed the tires then it dropped to 54. So I assume the same will happen to this because I'm pretty sure they are running with low rolling resistance tires and I will want something quieter and softer when it comes time to change. It comes with all the safety features that the old one didn't. It has blind spot monitoring which has saved me already, adaptive cruise control which I don't use, auto steering on the freeways which I turned off because I don't like my wheel moving on its own. It has a better backup camera than the old one, especially at night. It has lane departure warning which I turned off because it beeps so much. It has an upgraded suspension so it rides a little smoother, I noticed that right away. It also has more sound deadening which I noticed right away, but it it still noisy. The back area is bigger than the old one so it can hold more suitcases and the floor can drop down a little which helps. The dash looks amazing and I get lots of compliments when people get in the car. It has charging port on the sides of the front seats too, so people in the back can charge up without me having the run a cable back there like I used to. Now for the stuff that bugs me: 1. The dealers and their ridiculous markups. This was being advertised for $35K which was $5K over MSRP. Every dealer in my area was doing this. Then trying to say it's because of inflation and costs of labor, which is total BS. I was able to eventually get this EX for $28K which is the LX MSRP. I went in wanting the LX but since the dealers were just ordering the higher trims at the time, they didn't have one. When they asked why I wanted that one I said I didn't need the fake leather seats the EX comes with, nor the metal wheels I will just scrape up. I also didn't need the navigation screen since my phones do that when I am working. So in order to get the sale they gave me the EX for the LX price, but then tried to lowball me on my trade in, so I gave it to Carmax for $4K more. Then he asks me to send some referrals but don't say what I paid because he won't do this deal for other people. So why would I send friends to go pay more than they should? I hate dealers. 2. The intermittent wipers dial is useless. The car has a sensor that detects rain and adjusts the speed of the wipers accordingly...in theory. But just like my BMW that had this feature it doesn't work properly. Sometimes it doesn't go when the glass is covered in rain and I can't see and other times it is going full speed like crazy when there is barely a drop on the window. Please just make the dial like a timer so I can control the speed. 3. The little knob that controls the volume/temperature is so small every time I try to touch it my knuckle touches the auto-climate button next to it which then goes and changes all of the heater and vent controls. Either make the knob stick out more so we can grab it, or just make a separate area for the different controls instead of trying to be cute and having 1 touch panel handle the temps and radio. 4. The radio power on the stock unit is awful. I don't know how the fancy upgraded one sounds but the stock needs a big upgrade. I added an underseat sub just to give it some lows that it didn't have before, but the unit has to be turned up so loud to hear music over the road noise that it needs it's own amp. And don't forget, I drive rideshare so I don't play it loud anyway since there are always people in the backseat. Having even a 50watt per channel boost will help a lot. 5. The sideblade thing is just a design choice that they tried to justify adding by saying it helps wind resistance. But the air just goes to the same place it would go if it wasn't there, and the mpg is the same. Most I have seen for sale have the panel the body color already, and I think it only comes in gray or black anyway. But it will really just be a place for pine needles to get stuck in and you'll have to blow it out when washing the car. Just say it is Audi R8 inspired design and leave it at that. 6. The EX comes with everything inside being gloss black which shows dust and fingerprints like crazy. The LX has a matte surface. But it also has a bigger screen which looks better than the small one in a square cut out like the LX has. It also comes with fake leather seats which I'm not sure how long they will last. We will see. I prefer cloth. 7. Finally my biggest complaint, power. This thing is slow. Our other car is a Camry hybrid which blows this thing away. I get 10+mpg more in this than we do in the Camry, but the Camry is much quieter and goes up hills easily. The engine in this car sounds like a semi truck when you are trying to go up a hill. Especially if you stopped on a hill to drop someone off and then try to go. It does not want to get out of second gear and when it gets close to 3,000 RPM it is so incredibly loud I can't believe it. I try to force it into 3rd by going into manual mode but I shouldn't have to. I think the redline must be 3200 judging by the noise it makes. It sounds like I am revving the heck out of it when I'm not. It just has no power. Getting onto the freeway you need lots of room. I know this sounds like a lot of complaining, but believe me, it is a good car and I am going to consider getting a 3rd one when the time comes. Unless the Seltos becomes hybrid by then since it has AWD or some other AWD hybrid comes down in price. The Sorento and Rav4 AWD hybrids cost too much. So we will see what is available in 2 years.

1st Kia after a Hyundai customer for 15 yrs

TJ from N.J., 12/13/2022

2023 Kia Niro EX Touring 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)

After being a customer with Hyundai for 15 yrs I’ve decided to switch to Kia. Kia brand appears to be much more futuristic, both exterior and interior . So far I’ve enjoyed this EX touring Niro hybrid. May not look that big but it does have plenty interior space.Nice modern looking dash Ride is pretty good just remember this vehicle only cost 33 grand but has quite a few options Wish I …

Goldilocks Perfect

S.Deemer, 02/18/2023

2023 Kia Niro SX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)

Update: August 26, 2024: 21,600 miles. Calculated cumulative fuel consumption between 8,000 and 20,000 miles: 53.7 mpg. OEM (Nexen) tires wore quickly. Replaced on July 8 with Goodyear Assurance MaxLife. Much quieter. No significant issues in first 20,000 miles. Still the best car I have ever owned. Update: August 22, 2023: 8,000 mile service on August 4, 2023. No significant issues …

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2025 Kia Niro Features & Specs

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$26,990
Engine Type	Hybrid
Combined MPG	53 MPG
Cost to Drive	$66/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	22.8 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	5 years / 60,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the Niro include:

Back-up camera
Blind Spot Monitoring
Lane Departure Warning
Alarm
Tire Pressure Warning
Stability Control
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system

FAQ

Is the Kia Niro a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2025 Niro both on the road and at the track, giving it a 8.0 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2025 Niro gets an average rating of 5 stars out of 5 (based on 35 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the Niro has 22.8 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Kia Niro. Learn more

What's new in the 2025 Kia Niro?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2025 Kia Niro:

No significant changes for 2025
Part of the second Niro generation for 2023

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Is the Kia Niro reliable?

To determine whether the Kia Niro is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Niro. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Niro's 5-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2025 Kia Niro a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2025 Kia Niro is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2025 Niro and gave it a 8.0 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2025 Niro gets an average rating of 5 stars out of 5 (based on 35 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2025 Niro is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2025 Kia Niro?

The least-expensive 2025 Kia Niro is the 2025 Kia Niro LX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $26,990.

Other versions include:

LX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM) which starts at $26,990
EX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM) which starts at $29,790
SX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM) which starts at $32,990
SX Touring 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM) which starts at $35,390

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What are the different models of Kia Niro?

If you're interested in the Kia Niro, the next question is, which Niro model is right for you? Niro variants include LX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM), EX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM), SX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM), and SX Touring 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM). For a full list of Niro models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

2025 Kia Niro

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2023 Niro EX is very practical, but it's not SUV

my 2nd Niro, this 2023 EX hybrid is great

1st Kia after a Hyundai customer for 15 yrs

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