LXS Special Edition FWD
What the LXS Special Edition adds over the LX (+$2,900)
| Spec | LX | LXS Special Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3117 lbs | 3199 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3117 lbs | 3150 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4079 lbs | 4189 lbs |
| MPG (city) | 53 mpg | 51 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 50 mpg | 49 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 48 mpg | 46 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $24,690 | $27,590 |
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, Blindspot Collision Warning (BCW) with Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW), Cloth and leather seat trim, Deluxe high gloss door garnish, Driver Attention Warning (DAW) with Lead Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA), Forward Collision Avoidance-Cyclist (FCA-Cyc) with camera and sensor radar (car, pedestrian and cyclist), Forward Collision Avoidance-Pedestrian (FCA-Ped) with camera (car and pedestrian), Hidden storage tray in cargo area, High Beam Assist (HBA), LED cargo light, LED room lamp, Lane Following Assist (LFA), Lane Keep Assist (LKA), Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R), Power tilt-slide sunroof, Rear center arm rest with cup holder, Smart Key with push button start, remote start, panic alarm and liftgate unlock
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 279.4 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 261.6 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | Foot parking brake |
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 |
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 (city) | 51 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 49 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 46 mpg |
Fuel System
| Fuel tank capacity | 11.9 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) | $27,590 |
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) | 3199 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3150 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4189 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 16 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety31 std · 0 opt
- Forward Collision Avoidance-Cyclist (FCA-Cyc) with camera and sensor radar (car, pedestrian and cyclist)
- 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)
- Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R)
- 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 Stability Control (ESC)
- Forward Collision Avoidance-Pedestrian (FCA-Ped) with camera (car and pedestrian)
- Front active headrests
- 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
Infotainment7 std · 0 opt
- 4 speakers and 2 tweeters
- 8 in. LCD touchscreen color display audio with integrated rear camera and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay (DA2.0)
- AM/FM/MP3
- Bluetooth® wireless technology with voice recognition
- Front USB charger
- Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration
Convenience7 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 down
- Power rear windows
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- Dual-zone automatic temperature control with auto defog
- Rear heating vent
Seating5 std · 0 opt
- 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
- Cloth and leather seat trim
- Front passenger seat back pocket
Interior17 std · 0 opt
- Supervision meter cluster with 4.2" TFT LCD display panel with rheostat
- Assist grips (x3)
- Deluxe high gloss door garnish
- Digital clock
- Front console arm rest with storage and cup holder
- LED room lamp
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
- Outside temperature display
- Plastic scuff plates
- Rear center arm rest with cup holder
- Sunvisor with vanity mirror, sliding, with ticket holder
- 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
Exterior20 std · 2 opt
- Power tilt-slide sunroof
- 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
- Gloss-black center radiator grille with chrome accents
- Hood Insulator
- LED Daytime Running Light (DRL)
- Manual folding, power adjustable outside mirrors
- Rear 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): Active Eco / Sport Modes
- Electric motor driven air conditioning compressor
- Idle Stop and Go (ISG)
- Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)
- Regenerative braking system
Cargo2 std · 2 opt
- Hidden storage tray in cargo area
- Luggage net hook
- Cargo cover optional
- 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 LXS Special Edition
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2022 Kia Niro LXS Special Edition?
The manufacturer lists $27,590 for the 2022 Kia Niro LXS Special Edition. That is $2,900 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 LXS Special Edition add over the LX?
Against the LX, 19 features become standard that the LX does not and 7 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.