EX FWD
What the EX adds over the LX (+$8,700)
| Spec | LX | EX |
|---|---|---|
| Rear brake diameter | 261.6 mm | 284.5 mm |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3117 lbs | 3450 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3117 lbs | 3391 lbs |
| Fuel tank capacity | 11.9 gal | 11.4 gal |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4079 lbs | 4409 lbs |
| MPG (combined) | 50 mpg | 46 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $24,690 | $33,390 |
| Parking brake type | Foot parking brake | epb |
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 kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 279.4 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 284.5 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | epb |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 54.5 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 19.4 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 100.9 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | UVO link |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in |
| Overall height | 60.8 in |
| Overall length | 171.5 in |
| Overall width | 71.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
Engine Basics
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1580 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) |
| Valve configuration | DOHC |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 104 hp |
| Torque | 109 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (combined) | 46 mpg |
Fuel System
| Fuel tank capacity | 11.4 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 40.1 in |
| Third-row headroom | 39.1 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.7 in |
| Third-row legroom | 37.4 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $33,390 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 56 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 55.2 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 17.4 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Independent, MacPherson struts, stabilizer |
| Rear suspension type | Independent, multi-link |
Tires
| Tire size | P205/60R16 |
Transmission
| Transmission speeds | 6 |
| Transmission type | dct |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3450 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3391 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4409 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 16 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety30 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
- Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
- Rear-view Camera with dynamic guidelines
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW) with Lead Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA)
- 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS)
- Blindspot Collision Warning (BCW) with Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW)
- Brake Assist System (BAS)
- Driver's knee airbag
- Electronic Parking Break (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 rear child safety door locking
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
- Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) - Door-logic based
- Rollover sensor
- Speed sensing auto door locks
- Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
- Immobilizer
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
- Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
- UVO link
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration
- Wireless phone charger
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
- Power rear windows
- Smart Key with Push-button start, trunk unlock, remote start and panic alarm
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
- Front console arm rest with storage and cup holder
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
- Outside temperature display
- Rear center arm rest with cup holder
- Room lamp
- Sunvisor with vanity mirror, sliding, with 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
- LED cargo light
- Overhead console with sunglass holder
- Trip computer
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
- Charge port door with illumination
- Charging cable (120V)
- Front projection fog lights
- Gloss black radiator grille with chrome lower trim
- Hood Insulator
- LED Daytime Running Light (DRL)
- Power folding, heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals
- Rear LED combination lights
- Roof rails
- Solar control front windows
- Solar control, acoustic windshield with shade band
- Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)
- Variable intermittent windshield wipers
- Crossbars optional
- Auto Light Control headlights
- Privacy glass (rear doors, rear quarter, back-lite)
- Rear-window defroster
- Rear spoiler with LED High Mounted Stop Lamp
- Front/rear mud guards optional
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)
- Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)
- Regenerative braking system
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 kitsHow 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.