Niro EV EX Premium FWD
What the Niro EV EX Premium adds over the LX (+$19,960)
| Spec | LX | Niro EV EX Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake diameter | 279.4 mm | 304.8 mm |
| Rear brake diameter | 261.6 mm | 299.7 mm |
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 54.5 cu-ft | 53 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 19.4 cu-ft | 18.5 cu-ft |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3117 lbs | 3854 lbs |
| Horsepower | 104 hp | 201 hp |
| Torque | 109 lb-ft | 291 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in | 6.1 in |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4079 lbs | 4916 lbs |
| Third-row headroom | 39.1 in | 37.7 in |
| Third-row legroom | 37.4 in | 36 in |
| MPG (city) | 53 mpg | 123 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 50 mpg | 112 MPGe |
| MPG (highway) | 48 mpg | 102 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $24,690 | $44,650 |
| Overall height | 60.8 in | 61.8 in |
| Overall length | 171.5 in | 172.2 in |
| Parking brake type | Foot parking brake | epb |
| Third-row shoulder room | 55.2 in | 55.1 in |
| Front suspension type | Independent, MacPherson struts, stabilizer | McPherson strut |
| Rear suspension type | Independent, multi-link | Multi-link |
| Tire size | P205/60R16 | P215/55R17 |
| Total interior volume | 100.9 cu-ft | 96.6 cu-ft |
| Transmission type | dct | Gear Reduction Unit |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support, 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support, 10.25 in. touchscreen Navigation display system with Premium sound system, Satellite, wired Android Auto and Apply CarPlay and HD radio (AVN5.0), 17-inch Alloy wheels, 4-way manual passenger seat with height adjuster, AC charge port (SAE J1772), AM/FM/MP3/SiriusXM audio system, Adjustable mood lighting below dash trim and center console, Air filter, Artificial leather seat trim, Automatic temperature control with auto defog, Bi-function projection headlights with leveling function and escort, Black high gloss upper console panel, Black wheel arch, side sill, belt-line molding, Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) with Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning - (RCCW), Body-color outside mirrors with high-gloss accent, Cargo cover, Central door locks, Charge port door (radiator grille) ajar warning, Charge port light, Charge port nozzle locking function with 3 modes: lock, unlock, unlock after charge is completed, Charge status indicator, 3-level lights on dash, Charging cable (120V), Climate and charging scheduling system, DC fast charge port (SAE CCS), Deluxe door arm rest covering with stitches, Deluxe high gloss door garnish, Deluxe scuff plates, Drive Mode Select (DMS): Eco / Eco +/ Normal / Sport modes, Driver Attention Warning (DAW) with Lead Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA), Electric-motor-drive air conditioning compressor, Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Hold, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with camera and radar for car/pedestrian/cyclist, Front and rear adjustable headrests, Front center fascia power outlet, Front console arm rest with storage, cup holder and USB charger, Front fog lamps, Glove box, Harman Kardon Sound System with Clari-Fi technology with 8 speakers, including Sub-woofer, Heated back-lite glass
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 304.8 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 299.7 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | epb |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 53 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 18.5 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 96.6 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | UVO link |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in |
| Overall height | 61.8 in |
| Overall length | 172.2 in |
| Overall width | 71.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
Engine Basics
| Engine type (full description) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 201 hp |
| Torque | 291 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 123 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 112 MPGe |
| MPG (highway) | 102 mpg |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 40.1 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.7 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.7 in |
| Third-row legroom | 36 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $44,650 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 56 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 55.1 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 17.4 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | McPherson strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link |
Tires
| Tire size | P215/55R17 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 8.206:1 |
| Transmission type | Gear Reduction Unit |
Weights
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3854 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4916 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 17 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 7 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety35 std · 0 opt
- Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) with Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning - (RCCW)
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with camera and radar for car/pedestrian/cyclist
- Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop and Go
- Lane Following Assist System (LFAS)
- Dual front advanced airbags
- Dual front seat-mounted side airbags
- Full-length side curtain airbags
- Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
- Lane Keep Assist System (LKA)
- Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control - Curve with Stop and Go (NSCC-C)
- Rear-view Camera with dynamic guidelines
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW) with Lead Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA)
- Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R)
- 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS)
- Brake Assist System (BAS)
- Charge port door (radiator grille) ajar warning
- Driver's knee airbag
- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Hold
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Front and rear 3-point seat belts
- Front seat-belt pretensioners
- Front seat-belt reminder and buckle sensor
- Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors
- High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
- Impact sensing auto door unlock
- Inside Handle Override Child Safety Door Locking System
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
- Pedestrian Warning System
- Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) door-logic based
- Rollover sensor
- Speed sensing auto door locks
- Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
- Immobilizer
- Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Infotainment9 std · 0 opt
- 10.25 in. touchscreen Navigation display system with Premium sound system, Satellite, wired Android Auto and Apply CarPlay and HD radio (AVN5.0)
- AM/FM/MP3/SiriusXM audio system
- Bluetooth® wireless technology with voice recognition
- Harman Kardon Sound System with Clari-Fi technology with 8 speakers, including Sub-woofer
- Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
- Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters
- USB input (front center fascia)
- UVO link Infotainment System
- Wireless phone charger
Convenience7 std · 0 opt
- Smart Key with Push-button start, Smart trunk unlock, remote start, and panic alarm
- Front center fascia power outlet
- Power door locks with two-turn entry system
- Power passenger window with auto up/down and pinch protection
- Power rear windows
- Central door locks
- Power driver's window with auto up/down and pinch protection
Climate7 std · 1 opt
- Air filter
- Automatic temperature control with auto defog
- Climate and charging scheduling system
- Electric-motor-drive air conditioning compressor
- High Voltage Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Heater
- Rear air conditioning vent
- Rear heating duct
- Heat Pump HVAC system optional
Seating7 std · 0 opt
- Heated front seats (3-levels)
- Ventilated front seats
- 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support
- 4-way manual passenger seat with height adjuster
- 60/40 split-folding rear seats
- Artificial leather seat trim
- Front and rear adjustable headrests
Interior25 std · 1 opt
- Heated steering wheel optional
- Adjustable mood lighting below dash trim and center console
- Assist grips (x3)
- Black high gloss upper console panel
- Charge status indicator, 3-level lights on dash
- Deluxe door arm rest covering with stitches
- Deluxe high gloss door garnish
- Digital clock
- Front console arm rest with storage, cup holder and USB charger
- Front passenger seat back pocket
- Glove box
- LED center room lamp
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Outside temperature display
- Rear center arm rest with cup holder
- Satin Chrome inside door handles
- Sunvisor with vanity mirror, sliding, with driver's ticket holder
- Supervision meter cluster with 7.0" TFT LCD display panel with rheostat
- Tilt and telescoping steering column
- Day and night rear-view mirror
- Illuminated sunvisor vanity mirrors
- Deluxe scuff plates
- LED cargo light
- LED overhead console lamp
- Overhead console with sunglass holder
- Trip computer
Exterior23 std · 1 opt
- Power tilt/slide sunroof
- Heated, power folding, power adjustable outside mirrors with LED repeater lamps (gloss black mirror base)
- 17-inch Alloy wheels
- Bi-function projection headlights with leveling function and escort
- Black wheel arch, side sill, belt-line molding
- Body-color door waistline and front and rear bumpers
- Body-color outside door handles
- Body-color outside mirrors with high-gloss accent
- Charge port light
- Front fog lamps
- Heated back-lite glass
- Hybrid Blue bumper garnish accent color
- LED Daytime Running lights
- LED positioning lamps
- Privacy glass (rear doors, rear quarter, back-lite)
- Radiator grille (sliding open type)
- Rear LED combination lamps
- Roof rails
- Solar control front windows
- Solar control windshield, acoustic glass with shade band
- Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)
- Crossbars optional
- Auto Light Control headlights
- Rear spoiler with LED High Mounted Stop Lamp
Powertrain9 std · 1 opt
- AC charge port (SAE J1772)
- Charge port nozzle locking function with 3 modes: lock, unlock, unlock after charge is completed
- Charging cable (120V)
- DC fast charge port (SAE CCS)
- Drive Mode Select (DMS): Eco / Eco +/ Normal / Sport modes
- In-cable control box (ICCB) 120v
- On-board charger (OBC) 7.2 kW
- Regenerative Braking System
- Shift-by-Wire gear selector
- Battery Heating System optional
Cargo3 std · 1 opt
- Cargo cover
- Hidden storage tray in cargo area
- Luggage net hook
- Luggage net optional
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2022 Niro. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the Niro EV EX Premium
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2022 Kia Niro Niro EV EX Premium?
The manufacturer lists $44,650 for the 2022 Kia Niro Niro EV EX Premium. That is $19,960 above the LX, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2022 Kia Niro Niro EV EX Premium add over the LX?
Against the LX, 82 features become standard that the LX does not and 27 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.