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2022 Kia Niro

EX FWD

Plug-in hybrid FWD MSRP $33,390Compare this trim against anything →

What the EX adds over the LX (+$8,700)

SpecLXEX
Rear brake diameter261.6 mm284.5 mm
Curb weight (maximum)3117 lbs3450 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)3117 lbs3391 lbs
Fuel tank capacity11.9 gal11.4 gal
Gross vehicle weight rating4079 lbs4409 lbs
MPG (combined)50 mpg46 mpg
Base MSRP (excludes destination)$24,690$33,390
Parking brake typeFoot parking brakeepb

Standard here, not on the base trim: 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support, 16" Alloy wheels with partial wheel cover, 8 in. LCD touchscreen color display audio with SiriusXM, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and embedded modem, AM/FM/MP3/HD audio system, Adjustable mood lamp, Blindspot Collision Warning (BCW) with Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW), Body-color with high gloss base outside mirrors, Cargo cover, Charge port door with illumination, Charging cable (120V), Climate and charging scheduling, Deluxe door arm rest covering with stitches, Deluxe high gloss door garnish, Drive Mode Select (DMS): Eco / Sport modes, Driver Attention Warning (DAW) with Lead Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA), Driver only air conditioning function, Dual-zone automatic temperature control with auto defog and cluster ionizer, Electronic Parking Break (EPB) with Auto Hold, Forward Collision Avoidance-Cyclist (FCA-Cyc) with camera and sensor radar (car, pedestrian and cyclist), Front and rear adjustable headrests, Front projection fog lights, Gloss black radiator grille with chrome lower trim, Heated front seats (3-levels), Hidden storage tray in cargo area, High Beam Assist (HBA), LED cargo light, Lane Following Assist (LFA), Lane Keep Assist (LKA), Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, Power folding, heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals, Power folding, heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals, Power folding, heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals, Power passenger window with auto up/down and pinch protection, Rear LED combination lights, Rear center arm rest with cup holder, Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go (SCC w/S&G), Smart Key with Push-button start, trunk unlock, remote start and panic alarm, Smart Key with push button start, remote start, panic alarm and liftgate unlock, Steering wheel paddle shifters, Supervision meter cluster with 7.0" TFT LCD display panel with rheostat

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter279.4 mm
Front brake typeventilated disc
Rear brake diameter284.5 mm
Rear brake typesolid disc
Parking brake typeepb

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row54.5 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row19.4 cu-ft
Total interior volume100.9 cu-ft

Connected Services

Connected services brandUVO link

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance6.3 in
Overall height60.8 in
Overall length171.5 in
Overall width71.1 in
Wheelbase106.3 in

Engine Basics

Cylinder count4
Engine displacement1580 cc
Fuel injection systemgdi mpi
Engine type (full description)1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI)
Valve configurationDOHC

Engine Output

Horsepower104 hp
Torque109 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (combined)46 mpg

Fuel System

Fuel tank capacity11.4 gal

Headroom

Front headroom40.1 in
Third-row headroom39.1 in

Legroom

Front legroom41.7 in
Third-row legroom37.4 in

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)$33,390

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room56 in
Third-row shoulder room55.2 in

Steering

Steering typeMotor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)17.4 ft

Suspension

Front suspension typeIndependent, MacPherson struts, stabilizer
Rear suspension typeIndependent, multi-link

Tires

Tire sizeP205/60R16

Transmission

Transmission speeds6
Transmission typedct

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)3450 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)3391 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating4409 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter16 in
Wheel materialforged alloy

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety30 std · 0 opt

  • Forward Collision Avoidance-Cyclist (FCA-Cyc) with camera and sensor radar (car, pedestrian and cyclist)
  • Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go (SCC w/S&G)
  • Lane Following Assist (LFA)
  • Dual front advanced airbags
  • Dual front seat-mounted side airbags
  • Full-length side curtain airbags

Infotainment10 std · 0 opt

  • 4 speakers and 2 tweeters
  • 8 in. LCD touchscreen color display audio with SiriusXM, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and embedded modem
  • AM/FM/MP3/HD audio system
  • Bluetooth® wireless technology with voice recognition
  • Front USB charger
  • Steering wheel paddle shifters

Convenience8 std · 0 opt

  • Smart Key with push button start, remote start, panic alarm and liftgate unlock
  • 12V power outlet (x1)
  • Cruise control
  • Power door locks with two-turn entry system
  • Power driver's window with auto up/down and pinch protection
  • Power passenger window with auto up/down and pinch protection

Climate4 std · 0 opt

  • Climate and charging scheduling
  • Driver only air conditioning function
  • Dual-zone automatic temperature control with auto defog and cluster ionizer
  • Rear heating vent

Seating6 std · 0 opt

  • Heated front seats (3-levels)
  • 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support
  • 6-way manual adjustable passenger seat with height adjuster
  • 60/40 split-folding rear seats
  • Front and rear adjustable headrests
  • Front passenger seat back pocket

Interior19 std · 0 opt

  • Adjustable mood lamp
  • Assist grips (x3)
  • Cargo light
  • Deluxe door arm rest covering with stitches
  • Deluxe high gloss door garnish
  • Digital clock

Exterior23 std · 2 opt

  • 16" Alloy wheels with partial wheel cover
  • Bi-function halogen bulb projection headlights
  • Black wheel arch, side sill and belt-line molding
  • Body-color door waistline and front and rear bumpers
  • Body-color outside door handles
  • Body-color with high gloss base outside mirrors

Powertrain8 std · 0 opt

  • 1.6L Kappa Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder engine
  • 6-speed Automatic Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)
  • Active ECO System
  • Drive Mode Select (DMS): Eco / Sport modes
  • Electric motor driven air conditioning compressor
  • Idle Stop and Go (ISG)

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 EX

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2022 Kia Niro EX?

The manufacturer lists $33,390 for the 2022 Kia Niro EX. That is $8,700 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 EX add over the LX?

Against the LX, 42 features become standard that the LX does not and 8 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.